Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg (Budesonide)

✅ Key Benefits

• Maintains long-term control of asthma symptoms

• Reduces airway swelling and inflammation

• Improves breathing and helps prevent asthma attacks

• Appropriate for young children to treat croup-related breathing issues

• Nebulizer-friendly liquid form, suitable for precise inhalation

🎯 How to Use

• Open a respule and empty the liquid into the nebulizer chamber immediately

• Use under medical supervision, especially for young children

• Inhalation via face mask or mouthpiece until the liquid is fully aerosolized

• Use consistently at the same times each day, as prescribed

• Do not use for sudden asthma attacks—have a rescue inhaler available

⚠️ Precautions

• Use only under doctor’s prescription

• Not suitable for acute or emergency treatment

• Long-term use may affect bone health or eye pressure—periodic monitoring recommended

• Rinse mouth after inhalation to minimize risk of fungal infections (oral thrush)

• Consult physician before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Use with caution in patients with chronic infections or immune suppression

🤕 Possible Side Effects

• Common: Throat irritation, cough, hoarseness, mild headache

• Less common: Nasal congestion, sore throat, anxiety

• Rare but serious: Signs of hormonal effects—weight redistribution, bruising, or immune changes. Seek medical attention if these occur

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Budecort 0.5 mg Respules used for?
A. It is used as maintenance therapy for asthma and to treat croup-related airway inflammation in children.

Q. Does it stop asthma attacks immediately?
A. No—this is not a rescue medicine. A fast-acting inhaler should be used for acute attacks.

Q. How long before it works?
A. Improvement may start in a few days, but full benefit may take 2–4 weeks of regular use.

Q. Can it be used in infants and young children?
A. Yes—especially for croup symptoms, under careful medical supervision.