Pulmicort is used in the treatment of asthma in children and adults, helping to alleviate inflammation and swelling of narrow airways due to asthma.
Pulmicort ingredients
Pulmicort contains the active substance Budesonide, which helps to alleviate respiratory inflammation, reduce airway swelling, and treat asthma.
Pulmicort uses
Belmicourt is used in the treatment of asthma, and treatment of croup in children and infants.
Method of use of Pulmicort 0.5 mg
The accompanying instructions should be strictly followed in the way Belmicort is used in children and adults.
The dose is determined by the doctor.
Treatment of adult asthma: 1 - 2 mg twice daily, and reduce the dose to 0.5 - 1 mg twice daily after improvement of asthma under the supervision of a doctor.
Treatment of asthma in children: 0.5 - 1 mg twice daily, and can reduce the dose to 0.25 - 0.5 mg twice daily with improved asthma under the supervision of a doctor.
Treatment of croup in children: 2 mg once a day.
You should not stop using the drug without a doctor's approval.
Pulmicort side effects
Pulmicort may cause some side effects, such as:
Candidiasis in the mouth or throat.
hoarseness of voice.
Irritation of the tongue and mouth.
Dry mouth.
Cough.
Thirst.
headache.
Nausea.
Weight gain.
Pulmicort contraindications
Pulmicort is not used in the case of allergies to the ingredients of the drug.
Pulmicort precautions
A doctor should be consulted before using Pulmicort in case:
Allergies to medicines or certain foods.
liver problems.
Tuberculosis.
suffer from an infection.
Pregnancy and lactation.
Pulmicort and pregnancy
A doctor should be consulted before using Pulmicort during pregnancy.
Pulmicort and lactation
A doctor should be consulted before using Pulmicort during breastfeeding.
Drug interactions
A doctor should be consulted before using Belmicourt along with any other medication, especially:
corticosteroids, whether tablets, inhalations, or drops of the nose or eye.
Antifungal, like ketoconazole.
Preservation and storage of the drug
Keep in a cool dry place at no more than 30 ° C.
Keep out of children's reach.
Not used after 3 months of opening the product.
Not used after expiry.
FAQ
Is Pulmicort for eosinophilic esophagitis?
If other drug treatments and dietary modifications are unsuccessful, oral Pulmicort may help treat eosinophilic esophagitis in children and adults under the doctor's supervision.