Budecort Respules

✅ Primary Uses

• Maintenance (controller) treatment of asthma in adults and children (from about 1 year old)—helps prevent wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing

• Also used for COPD symptom control in older patients

• Helps reduce airway inflammation in croup (upper airway infection) in young children

⚡ How It Works

Budesonide calms airway inflammation by inhibiting immune mediators that cause swelling and irritation, improving airflow. Full benefits may appear after a few days to weeks of regular use

💉 Dosage & Administration

• Typical dose: 0.5 mg (2 mL respule), once or twice daily, as prescribed

• Procedure:

  1. Twist off respule top and immediately pour into nebulizer cup.

  2. Inhale the mist until the respule is finished.

  3. Rinse mouth after use to prevent thrush

⏱️ Onset & Duration

• Gradual improvement over days, full effect in weeks.

• Not for immediate relief—a fast-acting reliever (e.g., salbutamol) is required for acute asthma attacks

⚠️ Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Throat irritation, cough, hoarseness, oral thrush

• Headache, nausea, sore throat

Long-term use may increase risks of:

• Osteoporosis, cataracts/glaucoma, adrenal suppression

⚕️ Precautions & Monitoring

• Growth monitoring advised for children on long-term therapy .

• Notify doctor if you have active infections (including TB), liver condition, or weakened immunity

• Use with caution during pregnancy/breastfeeding; only under medical advice