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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 is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pulmicort is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pulmicort safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pulmicort safely.
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.
What is the effect of Pulmicort on the Kidneys?
Pulmicort rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pulmicort on the Liver?
Pulmicort is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Pulmicort on the Heart?
Pulmicort is rarely harmful for the heart.
Pulmicort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pulmicort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pulmicort habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pulmicort is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Pulmicort only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pulmicort cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pulmicort
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Pulmicort together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pulmicort
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pulmicort with alcohol.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 356-366
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 231
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Entocort® Ec (budesonide)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pulmicort Respules™ (budesonide)
