Budecort Inhaler 200 Mcg

Description

About Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg

Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg is a prescription pressurized inhaler containing 200 mcg of budesonide in each metered puff, made by Cipla Limited, used as a daily preventer for persistent asthma in adults and teenagers. It delivers twice as much per actuation as the 100 mcg version, so people on medium or high doses need fewer puffs, and every canister provides 200 puffs.

Key facts

How does budesonide control asthma?

Asthma is driven by ongoing inflammation in the lining of the breathing tubes. Budesonide switches off many of the chemical signals involved, so the lining becomes less swollen, produces less mucus and is less sensitive to triggers. Taken regularly, it reduces night waking, daytime wheeze and the risk of severe attacks needing hospital care.

How much to take

For adults, doses usually range from 200 to 400 mcg twice daily, one or two puffs of this strength. Specialists may prescribe up to 800 mcg twice daily for severe asthma, a maximum of 1,600 mcg in a day. Once asthma has been stable for around three months, doctors try to step down to the smallest dose that keeps symptoms away. This strength is not usually chosen for young children.

How long will one inhaler last?

Test sprays shorten these figures slightly. Reorder before you run low, and keep a written tally if your canister has no dose counter.

Getting the technique right

• Shake the canister before every puff and hold it upright.
• Empty your lungs gently, then seal your lips around the mouthpiece.
• Press down once as you begin a slow, deep breath lasting three to five seconds.
• Hold that breath as long as is comfortable, ideally ten seconds.
• Attach a spacer if pressing and breathing together is difficult.
• Afterward, rinse and spit or brush your teeth to protect against thrush.

Once a week, slide the metal canister out and rinse the plastic holder in warm water, then let it dry fully before refitting.

What are the side effects?

The most frequent are a croaky voice, throat irritation and thrush in the mouth. Occasionally people notice easy bruising, anxiety or trouble sleeping. Higher doses taken for many months can affect the adrenal glands, bone density and the eyes, so report blurred vision and keep up with reviews. Stop and seek help at once if your chest tightens straight after using the inhaler (paradoxical bronchospasm) or you develop a rash with facial swelling.

When to get emergency help

Call emergency services if your reliever gives little or no relief, you are too breathless to speak or walk, or your lips or fingertips look gray or blue. Needing albuterol (salbutamol) more often than usual means your asthma is slipping out of control and your treatment needs a review.

Cautions and interactions

• It does not treat sudden attacks, so keep a reliever with you.
• Mention tuberculosis, chest or eye infections, liver problems or glaucoma.
• When moving from steroid tablets to this inhaler, the tablets are tapered slowly under supervision while your adrenal glands recover.
• Ritonavir, cobicistat, itraconazole, ketoconazole and clarithromycin can increase budesonide exposure.
• In pregnancy and breastfeeding, budesonide is often the preferred inhaled steroid; do not stop without advice.

Pack sizes and storage

Available as 1, 2 or 3 inhalers, from $27. Keep below 86°F (30°C), protect from frost and strong sunlight, and do not pierce or incinerate the canister.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use two puffs of 100 mcg instead?

Yes, the dose is the same; Budecort Inhaler 100 mcg suits lower doses.

What if budesonide alone is not enough?

Doctors often add a long-acting bronchodilator in the same device, for example Foracort Inhaler (budesonide with formoterol).

Where can I find reliever inhalers?

In the respiratory range, including Asthalin Inhaler.

This page offers general education, not personal medical advice. Budecort Inhaler 200 mcg is a prescription preventer; ask your doctor or pharmacist before changing your dose.