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Descriptions
If you are switching to budesonide inhalation from any other medication for this condition and suffer an injury, infection, or a severe asthma attack, take a full dose of the oral corticosteroid and call your doctor for more directions.
Consult your health care professional about the risks of taking this medicine for your condition before starting on a course with this medicine.
Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain that mentions the condition you have, and a card that has a list of all medications that you take and the contact information of your health care professional.
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Uses
Budesonide belongs to a class of medicines known as corticosteroids.
Budesonide helps to treat the symptoms of asthma.
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How to use
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
This medication is to be used with a Rotahaler Device.
This device is sold separately.
Use budesonide rotacaps exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.
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Side effects
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
sores/white patches in the mouth or throat
unusual swelling
unpleasant taste
loss of taste
dry mouth
coughing
hoarseness
stomach upset
changes in vision
breathing problems
swelling of the face/lips/tongue
allergic reactions(skin rash/itching/hives)
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Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
some vaccinations
clarithromycin
mifepristone
ketoconazole
cimetidine
itraconazole
erythromycin
grapefruit juice
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
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Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Notes
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
taking oral corticosteroids
liver disease
glaucoma
infection(tuberculosis/herpes/fungal infection)
Consult your health care professional on how to clean your inhalation device.
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.
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Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
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Other uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Storage
Store in a cool dry place, away from heat and moisture.
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Precaution
Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.
Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.