Budecort Inhaler 200

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

Composition

Each actuation (puff) contains:

• Budesonide 200 mcg

• Propellant & excipients

Category

• Anti-asthmatic / Controller Inhaler

• Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS)

Uses / Indications

Budecort Inhaler 200 is used for:

1. Asthma (moderate to severe) – long-term control & prevention.

2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

3. Chronic bronchitis & emphysema.

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

How It Works

• Budesonide reduces airway inflammation, swelling, and irritation.

• Helps improve lung function & prevents flare-ups.

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

Dosage (General Guide – only as prescribed by doctor)

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

• Dose varies with severity and medical advice.

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

How to Use

1. Shake the inhaler before each use.

2. Exhale fully, place mouthpiece in mouth.

3. Press down while inhaling deeply.

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

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

Side Effects

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

Precautions & Warnings

• Not suitable for sudden asthma attacks.

• Always rinse mouth after use.

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

• Do not stop suddenly without doctor’s advice.

• Safe in pregnancy & breastfeeding only if prescribed.

Storage

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

• Do not puncture or burn even when empty.

• Keep away from children.