Drug Title

Rhinocort (Budesonide)

Budecort Inhaler (Budesonide 100 mcg) is prescription medication mainly used for the treatment of asthma, nose allergies, and lung allergies along with several other problems. Budesonide Inhaler contain the salts Budesonide as active ingredients.

How to use Budecort Inhaler

Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor. Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

Budesonide dosage

Adults (including elderly) and Children Over 12 Years

200 micrograms twice every day, in the morning and the evening. During periods of critical asthma, the daily dosage can be raised to 1600 micrograms.
In patients whose asthma is strongly controlled, the daily dose may be decreased below 400 micrograms but should not go below 200 micrograms.

Children (2 – 12 years)

200–800 mcg daily, in divided doses.
The dose should be decreased to the minimum required to maintain good asthma control.
Patients should be told to take the once-daily dose in the evening. It is important that the dose is taken consistently and at a similar time every Day.

How Budecort Inhaler works

Budecort Inhaler is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. This widens the airways and makes breathing easier.

Budecort Inhaler related warnings

Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
Budecort Inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation
Budecort Inhaler is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving
No interaction found/established

Kidney
No interaction found/established

Liver
No interaction found/established

Storage

Store at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in an upright position. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Keep Rhinocort out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not use Rhinocort if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Rhinocort;
• you are taking mifepristone. 

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding;
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement;
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances;
• if you have a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection; chickenpox; tuberculosis; a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test; measles; diarrhea; nasal ulcer, surgery, or trauma; or herpes infection in the eye; or if you have had a recent vaccine.

Side Effects

This is not an exhaustive listing of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

•     Sneezing
•     A continuous cough
•     Irritation in the throat
•     Hoarseness of voice
•     A sore throat
•     Sore feeling in the tongue
•     Thrush or candida infection
•     A cough
•     Difficulty in swallowing
•     Fever
•     Dizziness
•     Blurred vision