BUDESONIDE

Budesonide is a corticosteroid used as an inhaler to prevent asthma symptoms, as a nasal spray for allergies, and in some bowel conditions.

What Budesonide Is Used For

• Preventing asthma symptoms, in inhaler form
• Allergic rhinitis, in nasal spray form
• Certain inflammatory bowel conditions

Common Side Effects

• Inhaler: hoarse voice or oral thrush
• Nasal spray: nosebleeds or dryness
• Throat irritation

Precautions

Rinse your mouth after using the inhaler to lower the chance of oral thrush. Budesonide prevents symptoms rather than relieving a sudden asthma attack, so keep your reliever inhaler to hand. Use it regularly for the best effect, and do not stop without advice.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.