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Pulmicort Information

Pulmicort is a prescription medicine that is available as a Respules. Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Pulmicort have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pulmicort. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pulmicort as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Pulmicort normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Pulmicort has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pulmicort related warnings talks about Pulmicort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pulmicort contraindications section.

Additionally, Pulmicort may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Pulmicort, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Pulmicort Benefits & Uses
Pulmicort Dosage & How to Take
Pulmicort Side Effects
Pulmicort Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pulmicort with Other Drugs
Pulmicort Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pulmicort
Pulmicort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pulmicort Benefits & Uses

Pulmicort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis (Read More - Healing Your Gut: Natural Remedies for Intestinal Inflammation)

Other Benefits

Pulmicort Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 360 mcg Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 360 mcg Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 360 mcg Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pulmicort Related Warnings

Is the use of Pulmicort safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Pulmicort safely.

Safe
Is the use of Pulmicort safe during breastfeeding?

Pulmicort should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Pulmicort on the Kidneys?

Pulmicort rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pulmicort on the Liver?

Pulmicort is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pulmicort on the Heart?

Pulmicort is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pulmicort with Other Drugs

Pulmicort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Pulmicort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pulmicort unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Infections
Cataract
Glaucoma
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Pulmicort

Is this Pulmicort habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pulmicort is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Pulmicort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pulmicort only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Pulmicort cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Pulmicort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pulmicort

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Pulmicort together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pulmicort

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pulmicort with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Pulmicort

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Pulmicort on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Pulmicort should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Pulmicort?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Pulmicort is a brand name of budenoside and it is available in the form of an inhaler, respule, nasal spray, and rotacap. It belongs to the class of drugs known as steroids (corticosteroid). It is a prescription drug which is used to prevent asthmatic attacks as maintenance treatment in asthma.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Pulmicort be used for COPD?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Pulmicort help in providing relief from cough, chest tightness and wheezing in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which is caused by narrowing of the airway s.