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Pulmicort respules are a form of inhaled steroid delivered via a nebulizer. It is considered a controller medication and generally used as part of a treatment for asthma. It is also available as a generic medication so if used it can be very cost effective.

Dr. Anthony Rooklin reviewed this

51 year experience in Allergy and Immunology

Brands

Pulmicort turbuhaler • Budeflam • Symbicord • Pulmicort • Inflammide • Entocord • Budoneb • Rhinocort • Entocort EC

Generic Drug

Budesonide

Side Effects

Common

Vomiting
Dizziness
Fatigue
Flatulence
Headache
Joint pains
Back pain
Nausea
Pain
Abdominal pain
Nose bleeds
Diarrhea
Cough
Passing gas
Neck pain
Congested nose
Fever
Bruising
Weight gain
Muscle pain
Heartburn
Abnormal sense of taste
Bloody nose
Aching muscles
Nasal congestion
Rash
Runny nose
Decreased taste

Serious

Wheezing
Hypersensitivity

Treats

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: Pulmicort respules?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Pulmicort respules?

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A 38-year old asked:

How bad does a child's asthma need to be in order to have Pulmicort respules used?

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A 38-year old asked:

How bad a child's asthma need to be to prescribe Pulmicort respules?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is it safe to pour Pulmicort respules directly into the nose while upside down? Does it help?

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A male asked:

My son is 5 and has a croupy cough. Can I use Duolin respules and then Pulmicort respules after? Or just the one? Thanks

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A 29-year old male asked:

Started budesonide (Pulmicort) respules / ampules in saline (.5mg/2mL respules in 8oz saline) as a nasal irrigation / neti pot solution. 7 days later I developed a boil on my hip. Is it possible that the boil was from budesonide immunosuppression?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Hi I was recently diagnosed with acute pneumonia. I am currently taking Pulmicort and Duolin respules through the nebuliser. After nebulizing with the Duolin I have difficulty breathing and I am experiencing sharp chest pains. Is this normal?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it safe to take pulmicort?

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A 30-year old female asked:

When medications are to be administered 2x day, do 12 hours have to pass? Otherwise, what's the minimum? Pulmicort via nebulizer for 5mo.

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A 18-year old male asked:

Does pulmicort provide bronchoprotection?

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A 38-year old male asked:

I have been coughing for over a week,nebulising twice a day with deuolin & pulmicort - I am still coughing but have no other symptoms-what can I do?

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A 33-year old asked:

At what age can I give albuteral and pulmicort?

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A 32-year old male asked:

I have a patient on Pulmicort and dornase, which one should I give first and why?

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A 34-year old asked:

I just noticed i've been using Pulmicort asthma medicine 3 times today instead of 2. What should I do now?

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A 30-year old female asked about a female:

Air travel with Pulmicort vials on checked bag. Vials were heavily shaken and not held upright. Did this damage the effectiveness of the medicine?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can Pulmicort cause fatty liver?

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A 38-year old asked:

How do I take Pulmicort and albuterol?

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A 33-year old asked:

Whats a Pulmicort turbuhaler (budesonide)?

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A 41-year old asked:

When I take my Pulmicort turbuhaler, (budesonide) why can I taste it?

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A 45-year old female asked:

My 6yo is on Pulmicort 0.5, bid. Pre-op instructions are tid. Missed a dose. Can i give dose in 5 hr intervals?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

Can my Pulmicort inhaler affect my blood sugar?

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A 48-year old asked:

Pulmicort turbuhaler (budesonide) side effects?

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A 45-year old asked:

Can I mix together Pulmicort and albuterol in my nebulizer?

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A 42-year old asked:

Should I mix albuterol and Pulmicort together in the nebulizer?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can I mix abuterol and Pulmicort in nebulizer for my 4 year old?

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A 39-year old female asked:

My son of 11 months has a tight cough. How long can I use pulmicort and duolin for?

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A 41-year old female asked about a male:

3 viruses conf by cult. Fever. Hov @ 101. Day 4. Pulmicort caused fever. Dr wants to keep giving it. Should he be hospitalized? Help please.

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A 29-year old female asked:

My daughter has enteroviraemia. She is on orelox and aspelone , duolin and pulmicort. She hasnt stopped coughing at all. Every 1.5 minute. Plz help?

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A 25-year old male asked:

My dad was using budecort 1mg respules and duolin respules before, now Pulmicort 0.25mg/ml budesonide.With this help? Will he still has breathing diff

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