Budecort 200 Inhaler 200Md

BUDECORT 200 contains Budesonide which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. It is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma. Asthma is a respiratory disease in which the airways become inflamed, swollen, and narrowed. It also causes excessive mucous secretion in the airways which makes it difficult for the air to pass through leading to unpleasant symptoms like wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest pain or cough.

Budesonide is a steroid medication. It works on the airways and prevents the cells present in the airways from releasing certain chemicals that causes inflammation and swelling of the airways. BUDECORT 200 can only prevent you from getting an asthmatic attack. It will not stop an asthma attack that has been started already. Therefore, always carry a fast-acting ‘rescue’ inhaler containing a beta-2 agonist (Ex. salbutamol) with you to subside the symptoms. Your doctor may monitor your disease condition periodically and adjust the dose accordingly. It is important to tell your doctor if you are already taking any oral corticosteroids to treat your asthma. If so, your doctor would gradually reduce the number of doses taken before switching to BUDECORT 200.

Before using BUDECORT 200 inform your doctor if you have any untreated infections, lung, or liver problems. Do not stop using BUDECORT 200 once your symptoms subside without consulting your doctor. Make sure to rinse your mouth with water after inhaling the medicine to avoid the risk of fungal infections in the oral cavity. BUDECORT 200 should be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. It is generally not recommended for use in children aged below 6 years. The most common side effects of using BUDECORT 200 are oral thrush (fungal infection in the mouth), throat irritation, swallowing difficulties and cough. Consult your doctor if any of the symptom worsens.