Angela Beth Sandra Dave

If your child struggles with asthma, and may need treatment, I’m sure you have a lot of questions. Is the treatment safe? Is it effective? How does it work? How do I make sure they get the right amounts at the right times?

 

Well, I hope I can answer some common questions you may have about asthma medicine, and also explain how Pulmicort Respules® (budesonide inhalation suspension), a controller medicine made specifically for children 12 months to 8 years of age, can help.

 

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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.

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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.