How it works

Budecort respule 1 mg per 2 ml contains an active ingredient namely Budesonide. When used on regular basis, it helps preventing the disease of asthma. It prevents inflammation in the lungs and reduces the asthma effects. It also opens the narrow ones breathing passage in the lungs.

Important information about Budesonide

It is available in capsule form, so it needs to be swallowed. Don’t chew or split it. You will get the fruitful results after a period 3 months. Keep visiting the doctor on regular basis for the better improvements. If you are pregnant, got done with the dental or any other surgery or any of your family members is having diabetes don’t take this medicine or tell the doctor beforehand about it. If you are taking this medicine you should avoid taking grapefruit juice because, it may double the chances of increasing the problem.

Dosage information

For adults, it is recommended to take 9 mg of medicine once daily. It should be take in the morning at the same time of regular basis for 8 weeks. Also, follow the instructions mentioned on the label. Its effects are visible within 24 hours. This medicine can weaken the immune system especially in the case of children. It is not recommended for the children below the age of 6 years.

Strengths available

It is available as Budesonide 0.5 mg and 1 mg per 2 ml and 1mg per 3 ml.

What if you miss a dose?

If you skipped taking any dose, you are recommended to take the dose whenever you remember and keep this thing into mind that

What if you overdose?

If you doubt that you have taken an overdose, you should consult the pharmacist or doctor for immediate medical advice.

Things to be taken care of

§  Before taking it, tell the doctor if you have any other medical problem also.

§  If you start losing your weight after taking it, you should visit the doctor.

§  Keep it at the place which is not within children’s reach.

§  Throw away the outdated and unused medicine.

§  Store it a room temperature of 20 to 25 degree Celsius.

Side Effects

Budesonide can result in several side effects to the body:

§  nausea

§  abdominal pain

§  vomiting

§  indigestion

§  headache

§  runny nose

§  sneezing and coughing

§  fatigue and back pain

§  dizziness

Many severe side effects can also be here like swelling, breathing problem, acne and skin rashes. Consult with the doctor immediately if you feel any of the above.

Interaction with other drugs

Drug interaction with other drugs may cause severe harms to the body, so you should be aware about it if you are taking any other medicine along with. Below is a small list of drugs which can interact with Budesonide:

§  Clarithromycin (antibiotic)

§  Ketoconazole

§  Ritonavir