Pulmicort - Budesonide
AstraZeneca
Description
Corticosteroid.
Pulmicort Respules for prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of nebulised suspension
• Child 3 months–11 years: initially 0.5–1 mg twice daily then reduce to 250–500 mcg twice daily.
• Over 12 years: initially 1–2 mg twice daily then reduce to 0.5–1 mg twice daily.
Indications
For the prophylaxis of mild to moderate asthma.
Contraindications
Use cautiously in the case of renal or hepatic impairment.
Preparations Available
Nebuliser liquid
Sizes Available
Nebuliser liquid
Pulmicort 0.5 mg Respules 250 mcg/1 ml, 20 units
Pulmicort 1 mg Respules 500 mcg/1 ml, 20 units
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