Budesonide Drug Information

    Generic name: BUDESONIDE

    Corticosteroid [EPC]

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    Uses of Budesonide

    • Use s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • nasal congestion
    • runny nose
    • itchy nose
    • sneezing

    Dosage & Administration of Budesonide

    ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
    adults and children 12 years of age and older
    • once daily, spray 2 times into each nostril while sniffing gently
    • once your allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day
    CHILDREN 6 TO UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE
    • the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Talk to your child’s doctor if your child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year
    children 6 to under 12 years of age
    • an adult should supervise use
    • once daily, spray 1 time into each nostril while sniffing gently
    • if allergy symptoms do not improve, increase to 2 sprays in each nostril per day. Once allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day
    children under 6 years of age
    • do not use
    • do not use more than directed
    • if you forget a dose, do not double the next dose
    • do not spray into eyes or mouth
    • if allergy symptoms do not improve after two weeks, stop using and talk to a doctor
    • do not use for the common cold
    • shake well before each use

    Side Effects of Budesonide

    When using this product
    the growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one

    Stop use and ask a doctor if
    you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever you have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds

    Warnings & Cautions for Budesonide

    Do not use in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever you have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

    Drug Interactions with Budesonide

    had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts

    Pregnancy Safety for Budesonide

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Contraindications for Budesonide

    in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients

    Overdosage Information for Budesonide

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

    Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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