Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml

Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.

Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml contains ‘Budesonide’. It works by blocking the making of certain chemical messengers that are involved in allergic and non-allergic-mediated inflammation. Thereby, Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml helps treat inflammatory diseases. Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml decreases inflammation and irritation in the airways and makes breathing easier. Thus, it provides relief from the symptoms of asthma and COPD.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. In some cases, Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml may cause certain common side effects like indigestion, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, constipation, gas, vomiting, stuffy nose, tiredness/weakness, and sore throat. These side effects generally do not require medical attention and may fade away with time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of the side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before using Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Generally, Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml does not alter your ability to drive, but in some cases, it may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml is recommended for children only with a doctor’s advice. The interaction of Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml with alcohol is unknown, therefore consult a doctor if you have any concerns. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Budecort 0.5 mg Respules 5×2 ml eases breathing by reducing swelling and irritation in the airways. It is used to treat various respiratory diseases like allergic rhinitis (an allergy that causes itchy, watery eyes and sneezing), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a lung disease that blocks airflow and causes difficulty breathing), chest tightness, wheezing and coughing caused by asthma.

Inhaler/Transhaler: Shake the inhaler well and check the label for directions before using it. Take it daily at the same time to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Press down the inhaler once to release the medicine and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as advised by your doctor. Rotacaps/Transcaps: The capsule should be placed at the base of the rotahaler/transhaler and completely twist the mouthpiece until you hear a click sound. Then, breathe in through the mouthpiece deeply and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Respule/Transpule: Respule/Transpule is a small plastic container that contains a solution. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze the solution into the nebuliser. This solution is made into a fine mist to breathe in. Inhale the medicine through the nebuliser’s mouthpiece.Oral inhalation (Powder): Check the label for directions to use. Inhale the powder by mouth using an inhaler.Oral inhalation (Suspension): Take the suspension to inhale by mouth using a jet nebulizer that turns the medication into a mist that can be inhaled. Inhalation Capsule: The capsule is meant for inhalation only; do not swallow the capsule. Check the instructions leaflet before use. Place it at the base of the inhaler and twist the mouthpiece until you hear a clicking sound. Breathe deeply through the mouthpiece and hold your breath for 10 seconds.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Indigestion

• Headache

• Abdominal pain

• Nausea

• Bloating

• Constipation

• Gas

• Vomiting

• Stuffy nosee

• Weakness/tiredness

• Sore throat