Drug | Capsule

Maintenance treatment of asthma, Long-term control of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness and chest tightness

Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and swelling, helping prevent asthma/COPD symptoms. Levosalbutamol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes airway muscles to quickly relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow.

Use only with a rotahaler/rotacap inhalation device as prescribed. Inhale the contents of the rotacap; do not swallow. Use at the same time each day; rinse mouth and gargle after each use to reduce risk of oral thrush. If also using a reliever inhaler, follow your doctor’s sequence and timing advice.

Throat irritation, hoarseness/voice change, cough, dry mouth, headache, oral thrush (fungal infection), tremor, palpitations, nervousness, muscle cramps, nausea

Not for sudden severe breathing attacks/status asthmaticus; keep a quick-relief inhaler available. Do not exceed prescribed dose; taper only on medical advice. Rinse mouth after use to prevent oral candidiasis. Use with caution in diabetes, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease/arrhythmias, hypertension, hypokalemia, glaucoma/cataract, active or latent tuberculosis and other untreated infections. Long-term/high-dose inhaled steroids may rarely cause adrenal suppression, reduced bone mineral density, growth suppression in children and eye effects—monitor as advised.

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, cobicistat) may increase budesonide effects; other beta-agonists, theophylline, diuretics or corticosteroids may increase risk of hypokalemia; beta-blockers may reduce bronchodilator effect; MAO inhibitors/tricyclic antidepressants may increase cardiovascular effects; digoxin effects may be altered with low potassium

Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, protected from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep rotacaps in the blister until use. Keep out of reach of children.

Budamate Rotacaps 400/100, Budecort L Rotacaps 400/100, Foracort L Rotacaps 400/100, Budate L Rotacaps 400/100, Budez L Rotacaps 400/100