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Pulmicort Flexhaler vs. Pulmicort Flexhaler

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Pulmicort Flexhaler

(budesonide)

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Pulmicort Flexhaler

(budesonide)

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Summary for Pulmicort Flexhaler

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 for Pulmicort Flexhaler

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

Pros and Cons for Pulmicort Flexhaler

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 for Pulmicort Flexhaler

Warnings for Pulmicort Flexhaler

  • 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

Summary for Pulmicort Flexhaler

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 for Pulmicort Flexhaler

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

Pros and Cons for Pulmicort Flexhaler

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 for Pulmicort Flexhaler

Warnings for Pulmicort Flexhaler

  • 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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Budesonide30 ampules / 0.5mg/2ml
$48.30$127.03
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Budesonide30 ampules / 0.5mg/2ml
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