Budecort Respules 0.5 mg per 2 mL

Budecort Respules 0.5 mg per 2 mL is a budesonide inhalation suspension used in a nebulizer for maintenance treatment of asthma. Each respule contains 0.5 mg of budesonide in 2 mL, which is an inhaled corticosteroid that helps reduce airway inflammation. It is not a rescue medicine for sudden wheezing or acute asthma attacks. This product is used regularly as part of a doctor-directed asthma control plan.

How it works: Budesonide calms swelling and irritation inside the airways so they are less likely to tighten and produce mucus. In this nebulized form, Budecort Respules 0.5 mg per 2 mL sends the medicine as a mist into the lungs for regular asthma control.

Budecort Respules 0.5 mg per 2 mL is a lower-to-mid strength respule that may be chosen when a clinician wants daily anti-inflammatory control without moving to a higher dose. Because it is a respule for nebulization rather than a tablet, it delivers medicine directly to the lungs instead of being swallowed, which helps it work where asthma inflammation starts. A doctor may select this strength based on age, symptom control, and how well lower or higher budesonide doses are tolerated.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Reduction of airway inflammation
• Help with wheezing and shortness of breath over time
• Prevention of asthma symptoms

• Use Budecort Respules 0.5 mg per 2 mL only with a nebulizer, not by mouth and not by injection.
• Shake the respule gently, twist off the top, and empty the full 2 mL into the nebulizer cup right before use.
• Breathe in the mist through the mask or mouthpiece until the cup is empty, following your nebulizer instructions.
• Use it at the same times each day if your doctor prescribes regular use.
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit after each treatment to lower the risk of thrush.
• Do not use it to stop a sudden asthma attack; keep your rescue inhaler available as prescribed.

Each Budecort Respules 0.5 mg per 2 mL respule provides 0.5 mg of budesonide in 2 mL of inhalation suspension. The exact number of respules used per day depends on the patient’s age, asthma severity, and response to treatment, and the doctor decides the schedule. In many patients, doses are given once or twice daily, but the maximum daily amount is individualized and should not be changed without medical advice.

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

Common side effects of Budesonide may include:

• Throat irritation
• Hoarseness
• Oral thrush (yeast infection in the mouth)
• Cough after nebulization
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Dry mouth
• Mild headache

• Budecort Respules 0.5 mg per 2 mL is for inhalation by nebulizer only; do not swallow the respule contents.
• This is a controller medicine, not a rescue treatment for sudden asthma symptoms.
• Rinse and spit after each dose to help prevent oral thrush, which can be more likely with repeated use.
• Tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis, untreated infections, glaucoma, or cataracts.
• Long-term use may affect growth in children, so growth should be monitored.
• Use caution if you are taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, because they can raise budesonide levels.
• If asthma gets worse or you need your rescue inhaler more often, contact your doctor promptly.

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Store Budecort Respules 0.5 mg per 2 mL in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from heat and light, and keep each respule sealed until ready to use.