Pulmicort Respule TM
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Active ingredients: budesonide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PULMICORT RESPULES budesonide 0.5mg/mL inhalation ampouleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of bronchial asthma and long term prophylaxis. INDICATIONS AS APPROVED 15 JULY 1997: Treatment of bronchial asthma. Pulmicort may also be used when replacement or reduction in oral steroid therapy is desirable. Treatment of acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) in infants and children.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Inhalation, conventional
- Inhalation
- An easily resuspendable white to off-white suspension.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Do not Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 5 x 2mL (Export) pack
- 20 x 2mL (Export) pack
- 30 x 2mL pack
- 40 x 2mL (Export) pack
- 10 x 2mL (Export) pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient budesonide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
