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Compare Pulmicort Flexhaler vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

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  • Pulmicort flexhaler (budesonide)
    Pulmicort flexhaler (budesonide)
  • Pulmicort flexhaler (budesonide)
    Pulmicort flexhaler (budesonide)

  • Summary of Pulmicort Flexhaler vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Prescription only

    Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide) is an inhaled corticosteroid. It's used in adults and children for the maintenance treatment of asthma. It's a type of dry powder inhaler that's inhaled through the mouth twice per day. Side effects include the common cold and sore throat.

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Prescription only

    Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide) is an inhaled corticosteroid. It's used in adults and children for the maintenance treatment of asthma. It's a type of dry powder inhaler that's inhaled through the mouth twice per day. Side effects include the common cold and sore throat.

  • Indications of Pulmicort Flexhaler vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 6 years and older
    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 6 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Pulmicort Flexhaler vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Pros
    •First-choice medication for controlling asthma symptoms
    •Inhaling into the lungs, which has fewer side effects than taking steroid pills by mouth
    •Possible option for children as young as 6 years old
    Cons
    •Doesn't treat an asthma attack
    •Needs to be inhaled twice per day
    •Contains lactose, so not a good choice for people with a milk protein allergy
    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Pros
    •First-choice medication for controlling asthma symptoms
    •Inhaling into the lungs, which has fewer side effects than taking steroid pills by mouth
    •Possible option for children as young as 6 years old
    Cons
    •Doesn't treat an asthma attack
    •Needs to be inhaled twice per day
    •Contains lactose, so not a good choice for people with a milk protein allergy

  • Common Side Effects of Pulmicort Flexhaler vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Common Side Effects for
    •Common cold (9%)
    •Stuffy nose (3%)
    •Sore throat (3%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Common cold (9%)
    •Stuffy nose (3%)
    •Sore throat (3%)

  • Warnings of Pulmicort Flexhaler vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use in asthma attack or for worsening breathing
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Higher risk of infections
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Weakening bones
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Allergic reactions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use in asthma attack or for worsening breathing
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Higher risk of infections
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Weakening bones
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Allergic reactions

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