Brand Pulmicort Turbuhaler 200 mcg

Pulmicort belongs to the class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to treat asthma. It helps to control the symptoms of asthma and prevent asthma attacks by reducing the swelling in the airways of the lungs. When used regularly, it will reduce the number and severity of asthma attacks. It will not relieve an asthma attack once it has already started. Regular daily use is important for its effectiveness.
This medication starts to work within 2 hours, but the full effects may not be seen until 1 to 2 weeks.

Important Information:

• Do not use Pulmicort to treat an asthma attack that has already begun. It will not work fast enough to reverse your symptoms. Use only a fast-acting inhalation medicine to treat an asthma attack.
• Contact your doctor if your asthma symptoms do not improve after using Pulmicort for 2 weeks.
• Call your doctor right away if you think any of your asthma medications are not working as well as usual. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack.
• Your dosage of Pulmicort may change if you have surgery, are ill, are under stress, or have recently had an asthma attack. Talk with your doctor if any of your asthma medications do not seem to work as well in treating or preventing asthma attacks.
• If you also use an oral steroid medication, do not stop using the steroid suddenly or you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk with your doctor about taking less and less of the steroid before stopping completely.

Before using Pulmicort, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver disease;
• osteoporosis;
• herpes simplex infection of your eyes;
• any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection; or
• a history of tuberculosis.

Side Effects:
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Pulmicort:

• hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
• weakness, tired feeling, nausea, vomiting, feeling like you might pass out;
• wheezing or breathing problems after using Pulmicort;
• worsening respiratory symptoms;
• ear pain with fever;
• vision problems; or
• changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).

Less serious Pulmicort side effects may include:

• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
• runny or stuffy nose, sneezing;
• sore throat, cough;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;
• nosebleed; or
• headache.