Budecort 100 Inhaler is a prescription drug, available for use as Inhaler. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Budecort 100 Inhaler have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Budecort 100 Inhaler is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Budecort 100 Inhaler have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Budecort 100 Inhaler are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Budecort 100 Inhaler's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Budecort 100 Inhaler has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Budecort 100 Inhaler related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Budecort 100 Inhaler are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Budecort 100 Inhaler with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Budecort 100 Inhaler, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Budecort 100 Inhaler is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Budecort 100 Inhaler safe for pregnant women?
Budecort is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Budecort 100 Inhaler safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Budecort may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Budecort should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Budecort 100 Inhaler on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Budecort on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Budecort 100 Inhaler on the Liver?
Budecort has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Budecort 100 Inhaler on the Heart?
Side effects of Budecort rarely affect the heart.
Budecort 100 Inhaler should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Budecort 100 Inhaler unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Budecort 100 Inhaler habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Budecort 100 Inhaler.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Budecort 100 Inhaler since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Budecort 100 Inhaler only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Budecort 100 Inhaler for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Budecort 100 Inhaler
There is no information on the effects of taking Budecort 100 Inhaler with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Budecort 100 Inhaler
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Budecort 100 Inhaler with alcohol will be.
Yes, Budecort is a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as the corticosteroids. It is used to prevent asthmatic attacks.
Yes, you can take Budecort after albuterol (salbutamol). No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, you can take Budecort and cetirizine together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with cetirizine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Budecort may cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. However, the exact cause behind diarrhoea is unknown. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Budecort does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
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