0.125 mg \/ ml, 0.25 mg \/ ml and 0.5 mg \/ ml suspension for nebuliser
budesonide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulmicort belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0corticosteroids.\u00a0They are used to reduce\u00a0inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulmicort is used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulmicort should not be used as a replacement for your bronchodilator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you switch from cortisone tablets to Pulmicort, your previous allergic symptoms, such as runny nose and\u00a0eczema, may come back in some cases.\u00a0You may also experience fatigue, headaches, muscle, and joint pain, as well as occasional nausea and vomiting.\u00a0This is because the total amount of\u00a0cortisone\u00a0in the body is reduced by treating the disease locally in the lungs.\u00a0These problems disappear after some time of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should rinse your mouth with water after each dosing session, to minimize the risk of getting a fungal infection in the oral cavity and throat. Contact a doctor if you get symptoms of a fungal infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In rare cases, with long-term treatment with budesonide, growth in children and adolescents may decrease. If your child is using this medicine for a long time, your doctor will usually want to check your child’s height regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If asthma worsens, consult a doctor. This may mean that one dose needs to be changed or that you need another treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the event of an acute asthma attack, you should use your fast-acting bronchodilator medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor will regularly check the height of children receiving long-term treatment with Pulmicort. If growth slows, treatment should be re-evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Pulmicort, such as those containing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulmicort can affect a test that is done to check the function of the pituitary gland, the ACTH stimulation test, which can give incorrectly low values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience with use during pregnancy does not indicate an increased risk of malformations. However, talk to your doctor before using Pulmicort during pregnancy, as your asthma severity may change and treatment may need to be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Budesonide passes into breast milk.\u00a0However, at\u00a0therapeutic doses\u00a0of Pulmicort, the risk of effects on breast-fed infants is considered unlikely.\u00a0Pulmicort can be used during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulmicort does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor will decide on a dose to suit you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The number of dosing sessions varies depending on how severe your illness is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should use Pulmicort regularly, or as directed by your doctor, even if you have no symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulmicort\u00a0suspension\u00a0for\u00a0nebulizer\u00a0is inhaled using a\u00a0nebulizer\u00a0(= inhaler).\u00a0When inhaling through the mouthpiece or face mask, the medicine follows the inhaled air down to the airways.\u00a0It is therefore important that you inhale with even and calm breaths when you take your\u00a0dose, see the user manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
User manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pulmicort\u00a0suspension\u00a0for\u00a0nebulizers\u00a0should only be used in a special inhaler called a\u00a0nebulizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-dose container is marked with a dash (only Pulmicort 0.25 mg\/ml and 0.5 mg\/ml).\u00a0This line shows 1 ml when the single-dose container is held upside down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If only 1 ml is to be used, empty the single-dose container until the liquid level reaches the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep the opened single-dose container protected from light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The opened single-dose container should be used within 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gently swirl the single-dose container before using the remaining liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As there should always be at least 2 ml in the nebulizer container from the beginning, dilute with saline solution (or mix with another\u00a0nebulizer\u00a0fluid, as prescribed by your doctor) if you are only inhaling 1 ml\u00a0of Pulmicort\u00a0nebulizer\u00a0suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When inhaling, it is important to inhale with even and calm breaths through the nebulizer nozzle. For children, a face mask can be used to make it easier for the child to cope with inhalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rinse your mouth with water after each dosing session, so that you can remove any medicine that may remain in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a face mask is used: Make sure that the mask closes tightly when\u00a0inhaling\u00a0and that the face is washed afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clean the nebulization container and the mouthpiece or face mask in warm water with a mild detergent after each treatment session. Rinse well and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For further information, see the nebulizer manufacturer’s recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have ever used a larger\u00a0dose\u00a0than your doctor prescribed, you are unlikely to experience any\u00a0side effects.\u00a0However, if you use a larger\u00a0dose\u00a0than your doctor prescribes for a longer period (months), there is a risk that you will experience\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must take a\u00a0dose\u00a0as stated on the label on the package or as your doctor has informed you.\u00a0Do not increase or decrease the\u00a0dose\u00a0without consulting a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serious side effects are<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): <\/em>pneumonia (in COPD patients).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms while taking Pulmicort as they may be symptoms of pneumonia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare <\/em> (may <\/em>affect up to 1 in 1,000 people <\/em>)<\/em> : angioedema , anaphylactic reactions, bronchospasm (bronchospasm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stop taking Pulmicort and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms of angioedema:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other side effects ar<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0(may\u00a0affect up to 1 in 10 people\u00a0)<\/em>: Throat irritation, cough, fungal infection of the oral cavity and throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0(may\u00a0affect up to 1 in 100 people\u00a0)<\/em>: Cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye), blurred vision, depression, anxiety, muscle cramps, tremors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0(may\u00a0affect up to 1 in 1,000 people\u00a0)<\/em>: Immediate and delayed\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0such as\u00a0hives\u00a0and other skin rashes, contact dermatitis, and\u00a0corticosteroid\u00a0effects (see below).\u00a0Bruising,\u00a0dysphonia\u00a0(speech difficulties), hoarseness, restlessness, anxiety, and behavioral disorders (occurs predominantly in children).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0Cataracts (increased pressure in the eye), sleep problems, aggression, feeling very hurried, and\/or irritability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skin irritations on the face have been reported in some cases when a face mask has been used. 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If you forget to take Pulmicort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to store Pulmicort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n