Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory drug, commercially known as Budecort.
This nasal medication, or by inhalation, is used in the treatment of respiratory diseases, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Budesonide is effective primarily because of its effect on the bronchus, which greatly reduces inflammatory cells at this site, causing initial relief of allergic symptoms within 10 hours.
Indications of Budesonide
Chronic bronchial asthma; allergic rhinitis; seasonal rhinitis; non-allergic rhinitis; prevention and treatment of nasal polyp.
Side Effects of Budesonide
Headache; sinusitis; inflammation of the throat; respiratory infection; nasal irritation; urticaria; dermatitis; itching.
Contraindications of Budesonide
Pregnancy risk B; women in the lactation phase; children under 6 years of age; hypersensitive individuals to corticosteroids or to any component of the formula.
How to use Budesonide
Use by Inhalation
Adults
- Inhale 200 to 400 mcg of the Budesonide solution once or twice daily. Use the inhaler supplied in the product packaging.
Children (6 years of age or older)
- Inhale 200 mcg of Budesonide solution 2 times daily.
Nasal Use
Adults and children over 12 years
- Apply 100 mcg of Budesonide to each nostril once a day. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 100 mcg, twice daily.
