Budecort Inhaler 100

Generic Name: Budesonide
Brand: Budecort
Company: Cipla Ltd.
Dosage Form: Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Pack Size: 200 metered doses

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Composition

Each actuation (puff) contains:

• Budesonide 100 mcg

• Propellant & excipients

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Category

• Anti-asthmatic / Controller Inhaler

• Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS)

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Uses / Indications

Budecort Inhaler 100 is prescribed for:

1. Asthma – long-term control and prevention of attacks.

2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

3. Chronic bronchitis & emphysema.

4. Reduces wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and breathlessness.

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How It Works

• Budesonide is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and swelling in the airways.

• Makes breathing easier and prevents asthma/COPD flare-ups.

• Not a rescue inhaler → works only for long-term control.

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Dosage (General Guide – as prescribed by doctor)

• Adults & Children (≥6 years): 1–2 inhalations twice daily.

• Dosage depends on severity and doctor’s advice.

• Not for sudden asthma relief (rescue inhaler needed separately).

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How to Use

1. Shake the inhaler before use.

2. Exhale fully, place mouthpiece between lips.

3. Press canister while inhaling deeply.

4. Hold breath for 5–10 seconds, then exhale.

5. Rinse mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush (fungal infection).

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Side Effects

Common: Throat irritation, hoarseness, oral thrush, cough, headache.
Serious (rare): Severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, allergic reaction.

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Precautions & Warnings

• Not for immediate relief of asthma attack.

• Rinse mouth after use to avoid fungal infection.

• Use cautiously in patients with infections, TB, liver disease.

• Do not stop suddenly without doctor’s advice.

• Safe in pregnancy & breastfeeding only if prescribed.

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Storage

• Store below 30°C, away from heat and sunlight.

• Do not puncture or burn even when empty.

• Keep out of reach of children.