Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Budesonide inhalation is not a rescue medicine for asthma attacks. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Use only the inhaler device that comes with Pulmicort Flexhaler. Do not place the device in water or try to take it apart.
Pulmicort Respules should be used only with a standard jet nebulizer connected to an air compressor. Do not mix with other medicines in the nebulizer cup (reservoir).
Rinse your mouth with water after using budesonide inhalation, to help prevent thrush (a fungal infection in the mouth or throat). If you are using a nebulizer with a face mask, wash the mask area of your face after each use.
Do not allow a young child to use budesonide inhalation without help from an adult.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve of if they get worse. If you use a peak flow meter at home, tell your doctor if your numbers are lower than normal.
Your dose needs may change if you have surgery, are ill, are under stress, or have recently had an asthma attack. Do not change your medication dose or schedule without your doctor's advice.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture, light, and heat. Keep the cover on your inhaler device while not in use.
In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you use a steroid medication.
Budesonide inhalation Dosage information (more detail)