Pulmicort
Intended to mitigate airway inflammation, formulated to support respiratory function and help manage symptoms of chronic asthma or lung conditions.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Budesonide
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation powder; Nebuliser suspension
- Strengths
- 100 · 200mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Pulmicort vary by country.
Pulmicort details
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- Budelin Novolizer; Easyhaler Budesonide; Budecort
- Therapeutic class
- Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to budesonide; active pulmonary tuberculosis
- Minor side effects
- hoarseness; cough; dry throat
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; throat irritation
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation powder; Nebuliser suspension
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C. Keep inhaler dry.
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: safe to use if indicated. Breastfeeding: safe to use.
Precautions and warnings
rinse mouth after use to prevent oral thrush; regular monitoring of growth in children; not a relief medication for acute attacks
Serious side effects
bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Intended to mitigate airway inflammation, formulated to support respiratory function and help manage symptoms of chronic asthma or lung conditions.
Mechanism of action
Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that provides potent anti-inflammatory action. It reduces the inflammation and oedema in the bronchial mucosa, thereby decreasing airway hyper-responsiveness and frequency of exacerbations.
What you will receive
Pulmicort is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AstraZeneca and do not ship the original Pulmicort.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Budesonide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Pulmicort
Pulmicort is an established brand of Budesonide, used as a maintenance treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The same active ingredient is also sold as Budelin Novolizer, Easyhaler Budesonide and Budecort, supplied as an inhaler in 100mcg and 200mcg strengths. This medication helps users maintain necessary respiratory function.
Buying Pulmicort online
Pulmicort is registered across 14 markets including the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan, with availability also in South Korea, Japan and the UAE. Generic Budesonide, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand for those managing ongoing conditions. It is one of the most ordered medications through our service for expats and people living across the region who require reliable access to their regular treatments.