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Pulmicort

Main Ingredient: Budesonide

Pulmicort is a type of orally inhaled corticosteroids given to treat chronic symptoms of asthma. Pulmicort should not be given during an asthma attack as it is used as a preventive drug. Pulmicort works by preventing and reducing inflammation in the lungs and bronchial membranes. In order to be effective Pulmicort should be used regularly, as directed.

WARNING

Pulmicort should not be used during an asthma attack.

Avoid Pulmicort if you are allergic or sensitive to corticosteroids.

Pituitary gland suppression may occur when oral corticosteroid is combined with inhaler corticosteroid.

Inform your physician if you have tuberculosis or osteoporosis.

Corticosteroid inhalers like Pulmicort are not recommended for children age under 6.

PULMICORT SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Pulmicort may include dry mouth, throat irritation,
and headache. Rare side effects of Pulmicort may include cough, nausea, eczema, hoarseness, phlegm, and fungal infection of the mouth and throat.

PULMICORT INTERACTION

Use caution when combining oral corticosteroid with Pulmicort . Interaction with other drugs has not yet been reported.

PULMICORT AND PREGNANCY

As with any medicine, inform you physician if you are or planning to become pregnant as use of large amount of corticosteroid during pregnancy may retard fetal development.

As a precaution nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Pulmicort .

PULMICORT DOSES

Children 6-12 years:
1 inhalation twice daily. Not to exceed 2 in a day.

Adults and Children 12 and older:
1-2 inhalations twice daily. Not to exceed 4 in a day.

PULMICORT OVERDOSE

In case of Pulmicort overdose, seek medical help right away.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose.

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