Budecort
Budecort is budesonide 100mcg as an inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. An inhaled corticosteroid with strong anti-inflammatory action in the airways.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Budesonide
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation powder
- Strengths
- 100mcg
Prescription rules on Budecort vary by country.
Budecort details
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- Pulmicort; Budelin
- Therapeutic class
- Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to budesonide; acute bronchospasm
- Precautions and warnings
- rinse mouth after use; monitor growth in children; regular review of dose
- Minor side effects
- oral candidiasis; hoarseness; throat irritation
- Moderate side effects
- cough; respiratory tract infection
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation powder
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Use as directed by age group guidelines.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use lowest effective dose. Breastfeeding: Can be used.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Budecort is budesonide 100mcg as an inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. An inhaled corticosteroid with strong anti-inflammatory action in the airways.
Mechanism of action
Budesonide possesses potent glucocorticoid activity, exerting profound anti-inflammatory effects in the bronchi by reducing mucosal oedema and bronchial hyper-responsiveness.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Budecort
Budecort is a well-known brand of budesonide, used for the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The active ingredient is also sold as Pulmicort and Budelin. This product is supplied as an inhaler in 100mcg strengths by AstraZeneca. It provides a standard option for patients maintaining their respiratory health.
Buying Budecort online
Budecort is registered across 13 markets including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. For expats or travellers living in areas where local supply can be difficult to find, ordering online provides an accessible way to maintain a steady stock of this essential inhaler. Generic budesonide equivalents made in India are often available as more affordable alternatives.