PULMICORT RESPULES Safety Considerations

PULMICORT RESPULES was created especially for kids 12 months to eight years of age

PULMICORT RESPULES was created especially for kids and its safety and effectiveness has been proven for children as young as 12 months through extensive clinical trials.

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Now, PULMICORT RESPULES is a type of corticosteroid, and that may concern some parents. When they hear the word “steroid” they think about the anabolic steroids that some athletes abuse. Well these are corticosteroids, which are VERY different from anabolic steroids. In fact, corticosteroids are similar to a hormone called cortisol, which occurs naturally in the body.

Inhaled corticosteroids may cause a reduction in how quickly your child’s height increases. The long-term effect on final adult height is not known. However, poorly controlled asthma itself may pose a risk of delayed growth.

Additional important safety information for PULMICORT RESPULES is provided below, including a link to the full prescribing information. This information should be discussed with your child's health care provider.

Furthermore, once your child’s asthma stabilizes and remains consistently controlled, your child's health care provider will make sure your child receives the lowest possible dose of inhaled corticosteroid to help minimize risk. Your child's health care provider will also regularly check your child's growth. Your health care provider will consider this risk with the benefits of taking a daily preventive asthma medication and reducing asthma symptoms and attacks.

There is no generic form of PULMICORT RESPULES

You may have heard that some companies now offer generic versions of PULMICORT RESPULES. However, there are no generics for PULMICORT RESPULES. These offered versions are not approved by the FDA and may actually be illegally manufactured products.

Know the difference

Your child’s prescription for PULMICORT RESPULES will be given to you in a box that is clearly marked with the PULMICORT RESPULES name. PULMICORT RESPULES comes in a unique six-sided ampule. Look for this shape to make sure your child is getting the right medicine.

To learn more about illegal compounding, visit KnowtheDifference.org.

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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.

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.

References

  1. Agertoft L, Pedersen, S. Effect of long-term treatment with inhaled budesonide on adult height in children with asthma. N Engl J Med. 2000; 343:1064-9.