Drug Name: PULMICORT TURBUHALER
Pronounced: PULL-mi-cort
Chemical names: Budesonide

PULMICORT TURBUHALER Drug Use: Budesonide, the active ingredient in Pulmicort Turbuhaler, is an anti-inflammatory steroid medication used to help prevent asthma attacks.

PULMICORT TURBUHALER Drug Usage Instructions: Use Pulmicort Turbuhaler exactly as directed.

PULMICORT TURBUHALER Storage Instructions: Keep the Pulmicort Turbuhaler clean at all times. Replace the cover after each opening. Store with the cover tightened in a dry place at room temperature. Throw out the unit when a red mark appears in the indicator window.

PULMICORT TURBUHALER Missed Dose: Never take 2 doses at the same time. If you miss a dose, take as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular dosage schedule.

PULMICORT TURBUHALER Side Effects: More common side effects may include: aching joints, back pain, cough, fever, flu-like symptoms, fungal infection in the mouth, headache, indigestion, nasal and sinus inflammation, pain, respiratory infection, sore throat, weakness.

Special Precautions with PULMICORT TURBUHALER: Other less common and rare side effects may occur and have been reported. Be sure to inform your doctor of any side effects you experience.