Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg

Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg is a budesonide inhalation medicine used for long-term control of asthma. Each inhalation delivers 200 mcg of budesonide, a corticosteroid that helps lower swelling and irritation in the airways. It is not a rescue inhaler for sudden breathing problems. Doctors prescribe Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg to help prevent asthma symptoms and reduce flare-ups over time.

How it works: Budesonide is a corticosteroid that works by calming inflammation inside the lungs and airways. In Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg, the medicine is breathed in directly so it can act where asthma swelling starts.

Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg is a higher-strength option than Budecort Inhaler 100 mcg, so it may be chosen when a lower strength is not enough to control symptoms. Because each dose delivers more budesonide, it may be better suited to patients whose doctor has already assessed that they need stronger maintenance treatment. It may still take regular use to feel the full benefit, and it should be used exactly as prescribed.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Prevention of wheezing
• Reduction of airway inflammation
• Long-term asthma control
• Lowering the risk of asthma flare-ups

• Use Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg only by inhalation, exactly as your doctor prescribed.
• Shake and prepare the inhaler as instructed before each dose.
• Breathe out fully, place the mouthpiece in your mouth, and inhale the dose deeply and steadily.
• Hold your breath for a few seconds after inhaling, then breathe out slowly.
• Rinse your mouth and spit after use to lower the risk of thrush.
• This medicine is not used for sudden asthma attacks; keep a rescue inhaler available if prescribed.

Each actuation of Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg provides 200 mcg of budesonide. Your doctor decides how many inhalations you need and how often to take them, based on your asthma severity and response. Do not increase the number of inhalations or use it more often than prescribed, because the maximum daily dose depends on your treatment plan and this is a higher-strength product.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Budesonide may include:

• Hoarseness or voice changes
• Sore throat
• Oral thrush (fungal infection in the mouth)
• Cough after inhalation
• Dry mouth
• Mild throat irritation

• Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg is a higher-strength inhaled steroid and should only be used when a clinician has decided you need this dose.
• Do not use it to treat sudden shortness of breath or an asthma attack.
• Rinse your mouth after each use to reduce the chance of oral thrush, which can be more noticeable with inhaled steroids.
• Tell your doctor if you have active or recurring infections, especially fungal, viral, or tuberculosis.
• Use caution if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or a history of increased eye pressure.
• Long-term high-dose use can affect adrenal function, bone health, and growth in children.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or recently changed from oral steroids.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, or cobicistat may raise budesonide levels.
• Other corticosteroids may increase the risk of steroid-related side effects.
• Some asthma medicines may be prescribed together, but your doctor should coordinate the full regimen.
• Live vaccines or recent immunization questions should be discussed with your prescriber if you are on higher-dose steroid therapy.

Store Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, and keep the inhaler capped when not in use.