PULMICORT RESPULES–Asthma Treatment Created Just for Kids

Pulmicort Respules – Asthma Treatment Created Just for Kids

Alex was really struggling with his symptoms, then his doctor prescribed a controller medicine, Pulmicort Respules® (budesonide inhalation suspension), to help prevent them. He told me how it helps to reduce the inflammation that’s always there in Alex’s lungs and it prevents his lungs from getting irritated. It also keeps his airways open. I had a lot of questions. Is it safe? How does it work? How do I give it to him? If you need answers to these questions, there’s a link below that can help.

Click on Nurse Angela, Sandra or Dave above to learn more about PULMICORT RESPULES and keeping your child’s asthma under control.

PULMICORT RESPULES is developed and approved specifically for children 12 months to 8 years of age, to help prevent asthma symptoms that could lead to an attack. PULMICORT RESPULES, an inhaled corticosteroid, is not a quick-relief medication and should NOT be used to treat an acute (sudden) asthma attack.

Important Safety Information you should know

PULMICORT RESPULES, an inhaled corticosteroid, is not a quick-relief medication and should NOT be used to treat an acute asthma attack. In studies, side effects included respiratory infection, runny nose, earache, and coughing. Inhaled corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth rate. The long-term effect on final adult height is unknown. If switching to PULMICORT RESPULES from an oral (syrup or pill) corticosteroid, follow the doctor's instructions to help avoid health risks. Tell the doctor if your child is exposed to chicken pox or measles.

Click here for full Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.