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Budesonide - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd

AAH Pharmaceuticals

Description

Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.

Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.

Indications

For the prophylaxis of mild to moderate asthma.

For prophylaxis and treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis, and nasal polyps.

Contraindications

Manufacturers advise caution in hepatic and renal impairment.

Preparations Available

Spray, Nebuliser liquid

Price

Nasal spray
64 mcg, 120 doses 

Nebuliser liquid
500 mcg/2 ml, 20 units 
1 mg/2 ml, 20 units 

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