Screedo 0.5MG Respules

Composition

Budesonide 0.5 mg/2 mL respules (inhalation suspension)

Uses of Screedo 0.5MG Respules

Maintenance treatment of asthma and prevention of asthma symptoms, management of wheezing and airway inflammation; may also be used in COPD or croup as prescribed

• •Reduces airway inflammation
• •Prevents asthma symptoms and exacerbations
• •Improves breathing and reduces wheeze
• •Helps control chronic cough due to asthma

How it works

Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and swelling in the airways. It decreases release of inflammatory mediators, helping prevent wheeze, cough and breathlessness with regular use.

Directions for use

For inhalation via nebulizer only. Use the respule as prescribed (commonly 0.5 mg once or twice daily depending on age/severity). Twist open, empty contents into nebulizer chamber and nebulize; do not swallow or inject. Rinse mouth/gargle after use to reduce oral thrush; clean nebulizer parts after each use. Use regularly, not for sudden acute attacks.

Side effects

Common side effects of Screedo 0.5MG Respules may include:

• •Hoarseness
• •throat irritation
• •cough
• •oral thrush (candidiasis)
• •dry mouth