{"id":54264,"date":"2023-09-20T09:56:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T09:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/budecort-inhaler\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:25:00","slug":"budecort-inhaler","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/budecort-inhaler\/","title":{"rendered":"Budecort Inhaler"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"medsbase-tldr-answer\" style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 28px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:18px;color:#1a1a1a;\">\u26a1 Quick Answer \u2014 What is Budecort Inhaler?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Budecort Inhaler<\/strong> \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03ad\u03c7\u03b5\u03b9 <strong>\u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c5\u03b4\u03b5\u03c3\u03bf\u03bd\u03af\u03b4\u03b7<\/strong>, an <strong>inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)<\/strong> that reduces airway inflammation in <strong>asthma<\/strong> and (selectively) in <strong>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/strong>. Budecort Inhaler is a <strong>pressurised metered-dose inhaler (HFA pMDI)<\/strong> \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc <strong>Cipla<\/strong>, delivering <strong>100 mcg or 200 mcg per actuation<\/strong> per dose. Unlike a reliever inhaler (Asthalin, Levolin, Bonair), Budecort Inhaler is a <strong>preventer (controller)<\/strong> \u2014 used <strong>twice daily, every day<\/strong>, even when you feel well. Maximum benefit takes 1\u20132 weeks. <strong>Rinse mouth<\/strong> and gargle with water after every dose to prevent oral thrush and hoarseness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background:#f4f8fb;border:1px solid #d8e3eb;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;\">\n<strong>\u0391\u03c5\u03c4\u03cc \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03bb\u03b1\u03bc\u03b2\u03ac\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd MedsBase:<\/strong> \u03a0\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03b7\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c2 WHO-GMP \u00b7 \u0394\u03b9\u03b1\u03ba\u03c1\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1 \u00b7 \u03a0\u03b1\u03b3\u03ba\u03cc\u03c3\u03bc\u03b9\u03b1 \u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae \u00b7 1,400+ \u03b5\u03c0\u03b1\u03bb\u03b7\u03b8\u03b5\u03c5\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03b5\u03c2 <a 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\u0395\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae\u03c2 \u0395\u03be\u03b1\u03c3\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03af\u03c3\u03b5\u03ce\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b1\u03c2.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f4f8fb;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:12px 18px;margin:0 0 24px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;text-align:center;\">\n<strong>\ud83d\udd12 Encrypted Checkout<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>\ud83d\udcb3 Verified Processor<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>\ud83d\ude9a Worldwide Shipping<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>\u2b50 4.9\/5 from 1,400+ customers<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Is Budecort Inhaler?<\/h2>\n<p>Budecort Inhaler is an Indian-manufactured generic <strong>pressurised metered-dose inhaler (HFA pMDI)<\/strong> \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 <strong>\u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c5\u03b4\u03b5\u03c3\u03bf\u03bd\u03af\u03b4\u03b7<\/strong>, the same active drug used in international brand Pulmicort. Each dose delivers <strong>100 mcg or 200 mcg per actuation<\/strong>. Cipla manufactures Budecort Inhaler at WHO-GMP certified facilities to bioequivalence standards.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does Budecort Inhaler Work?<\/h2>\n<p>budesonide is a <strong>topical glucocorticoid<\/strong> delivered directly to the bronchial mucosa. It binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, translocates to the nucleus, and:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Suppresses inflammatory gene transcription<\/strong> \u2014 reduces IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, TNF-\u03b1, eosinophil and lymphocyte recruitment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stabilises airway epithelium<\/strong> \u2014 reduces vascular permeability and mucus hypersecretion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restores \u03b22-adrenergic receptor responsiveness<\/strong> \u2014 reverses tachyphylaxis to relievers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduces airway hyperreactivity<\/strong> \u2014 fewer attacks triggered by exercise, cold air, allergens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Effect builds over <strong>1\u20132 weeks of consistent twice-daily dosing<\/strong>. budesonide has high topical potency and undergoes extensive first-pass hepatic metabolism, minimising systemic glucocorticoid effects at standard doses.<\/p>\n<h2>\u03a7\u03c1\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b5\u03bd\u03b4\u03b5\u03af\u03be\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Persistent asthma<\/strong> \u2014 first-line preventer at all severity levels (GINA Step 1 onward)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exercise-induced asthma<\/strong> \u2014 daily ICS reduces exercise-triggered bronchospasm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cough-variant asthma<\/strong> \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 <strong>eosinophilic bronchitis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>COPD with frequent exacerbations<\/strong> \u2014 added to LAMA + LABA when exacerbations recur (selective use; not for COPD without exacerbation history)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergic asthma triggered by pollen, dust, animal dander<\/strong> \u2014 daily prevention through allergy season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Budecort Inhaler Dosage<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:12px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Patient<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">\u0394\u03cc\u03c3\u03b7<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">\u03a3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03cc\u03c4\u03b7\u03c4\u03b1<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Adults \u2014 mild asthma<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>200\u2013400 mcg\/day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Twice daily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Adults \u2014 moderate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>400\u2013800 mcg\/day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Twice daily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Adults \u2014 severe<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>800\u20131600 mcg\/day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Twice daily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Children 6\u201312 yr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>200\u2013400 mcg\/day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Twice daily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Children 4\u20136 yr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>200 mcg\/day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Twice daily via spacer + mask<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>How to Use Budecort Inhaler Properly<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Shake the inhaler well; remove the cap.<\/li>\n<li>Breathe out fully away from the device.<\/li>\n<li>Seal lips around the mouthpiece.<\/li>\n<li>Press canister as you start a slow deep breath (3\u20135 seconds).<\/li>\n<li>Hold breath 10 seconds, then breathe out gently.<\/li>\n<li>Wait 30 seconds before second puff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rinse mouth, gargle, and spit out<\/strong> after every dose; brush teeth before bed.<\/li>\n<li>Use a spacer for children, the elderly, and during acute attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\"><strong>Rinse mouth after every dose.<\/strong> Spit out the rinse \u2014 do not swallow. This prevents <strong>oropharyngeal candidiasis (oral thrush)<\/strong> \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 <strong>dysphonia (hoarse voice)<\/strong>, the two commonest local side effects of inhaled corticosteroids.<\/div>\n<h2>Side Effects of Budecort Inhaler<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Common (local, dose-related):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oral thrush (white candidal plaques in the mouth or throat)<\/li>\n<li>Hoarse voice \/ dysphonia<\/li>\n<li>Sore throat, mild cough on inhalation<\/li>\n<li>Occasional dry mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u039b\u03b9\u03b3\u03cc\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf \u03c3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03ad\u03c2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Slight reduction in growth velocity in children at higher doses (catch-up growth occurs; final adult height largely unaffected)<\/li>\n<li>Easy bruising of skin at high cumulative doses<\/li>\n<li>Possible adrenal suppression with high doses or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor co-prescription<\/li>\n<li>Cataracts and glaucoma at very high cumulative inhaled doses (rare)<\/li>\n<li>Mild weight gain (much less than with oral steroid)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Serious (stop and seek emergency help):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe allergic reaction \/ angio-oedema<\/li>\n<li>Paradoxical bronchospasm immediately after inhalation<\/li>\n<li>Adrenal crisis during illness or surgery (rare, with high-dose long-term use)<\/li>\n<li>Pneumonia signs in COPD users (fever, productive cough, breathlessness change) \u2014 ICS slightly raises pneumonia risk in COPD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u03a0\u03c1\u03bf\u03b5\u03b9\u03b4\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c6\u03c5\u03bb\u03ac\u03be\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>{$brand} is a preventer, not a reliever.<\/strong> Do not use during an acute attack \u2014 use a SABA (Asthalin, Levolin) instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take it every day, even when you feel well.<\/strong> Effect builds over 1\u20132 weeks; it wears off if you skip doses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rinse mouth and brush teeth<\/strong> after every dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u0399\u03c3\u03c7\u03c5\u03c1\u03bf\u03af \u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03b5\u03af\u03c2 CYP3A4<\/strong> (ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin) raise systemic ICS exposure \u2014 seek alternative or monitor for Cushing-like effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not stop suddenly<\/strong> after months of high-dose use \u2014 taper down to allow HPA-axis recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u0395\u03b3\u03ba\u03c5\u03bc\u03bf\u03c3\u03cd\u03bd\u03b7 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b8\u03b7\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2:<\/strong> budesonide is the most data-supported ICS in pregnancy (especially budesonide). Inhaled at standard doses is far safer than uncontrolled asthma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>COPD users:<\/strong> ICS slightly raises pneumonia risk \u2014 ensure ICS adds value (eosinophilic phenotype, frequent exacerbations).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03b5\u03bd\u03b4\u03b5\u03af\u03be\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Known hypersensitivity to budesonide or any formulation excipient<\/li>\n<li>Untreated active fungal, bacterial, mycobacterial (TB), or viral respiratory infection \u2014 treat infection first<\/li>\n<li>Use with caution in active or quiescent pulmonary tuberculosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u0391\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bb\u03b5\u03c0\u03b9\u03b4\u03c1\u03ac\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03a6\u03b1\u03c1\u03bc\u03ac\u03ba\u03c9\u03bd<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:12px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Interacting drug<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">\u0391\u03c0\u03bf\u03c4\u03ad\u03bb\u03b5\u03c3\u03bc\u03b1<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">\u03a4\u03b9 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03ba\u03ac\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Increase systemic ICS exposure \u2192 adrenal suppression \/ Cushing risk<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Avoid prolonged co-use; monitor cortisol if essential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Other inhaled or systemic corticosteroids<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Additive HPA-axis suppression<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Use lowest effective dose; monitor for systemic steroid effects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Live vaccines<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Reduced immune response if high-dose ICS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Inactivated vaccines preferred during high-dose use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\u0391\u03c0\u03bf\u03b8\u03ae\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03c3\u03b7<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Store below <strong>25\u00b0C<\/strong>, protected from direct sunlight and heat.<\/li>\n<li>Do not refrigerate. Do not freeze.<\/li>\n<li>Do not puncture the canister; even an empty canister can explode if heated.<\/li>\n<li>Keep out of reach of children. 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Pulmicort (AstraZeneca) is the international brand; Budecort (Cipla) is the Indian-market generic. Clinically interchangeable at equal doses.<\/p>\n<h3>How long until Budecort starts to work?<\/h3>\n<p>Some symptom relief by day 1\u20133; substantial improvement in lung function by 1 week; full effect by 1\u20132 weeks of consistent twice-daily use. Do not stop after a few days because you &#8220;feel fine&#8221; \u2014 symptoms return when daily dosing stops.<\/p>\n<h3>Why must I rinse my mouth after using Budecort?<\/h3>\n<p>Inhaled steroid that deposits on the mouth and throat can cause oral thrush (candidal plaques) and hoarseness. Rinsing, gargling, and spitting out after every dose largely prevents both. Brushing teeth before bed (not after \u2014 abrasive on enamel) is also good practice.<\/p>\n<h3>Can children use Budecort Inhaler?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, from age 4 with a spacer + mask. Lower doses are used in children (200\u2013400 mcg\/day). Long-term high-dose ICS slightly slows growth velocity, but final adult height is largely unaffected \u2014 uncontrolled asthma damages growth more.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Budecort safe in pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<p>Budesonide has the most pregnancy data of any inhaled corticosteroid and is the preferred ICS in pregnancy. Uncontrolled asthma is far more dangerous to mother and fetus than the medication.<\/p>\n<h3>Will Budecort make me gain weight?<\/h3>\n<p>Inhaled corticosteroids cause far less systemic effect than oral steroids. Mild weight gain is uncommon at standard inhaled doses.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I stop Budecort if I feel better?<\/h3>\n<p>No \u2014 Budecort treats underlying inflammation that returns when dosing stops. Daily use prevents future attacks. Step-down should only happen after 3 months of well-controlled symptoms, with medical guidance.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use Budecort for an asthma attack?<\/h3>\n<p>No \u2014 Budecort is a preventer (controller). For an acute attack use a SABA reliever (Asthalin, Levolin, Bonair). Continue Budecort as prescribed alongside.<\/p>\n<h3>Does Budecort interact with my other medications?<\/h3>\n<p>Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin) raise systemic budesonide levels \u2014 avoid prolonged co-prescription where possible.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:13px;\"><strong>Medical disclaimer:<\/strong> This page is educational and does not replace professional medical advice. 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