Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg per 2ml is a ready-to-use nebuliser suspension containing the inhaled corticosteroid budesonide. It’s made for people who need regular inhaled steroid treatment delivered by a jet nebuliser. When used as directed, Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg per 2ml helps reduce airway swelling, cut down symptoms, and make breathing easier.
Key Features
| About Budecort Respules 0.5 mg per 2 ml | |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Corticosteroid |
| Subclass | Inhaled Corticosteroid |
| Product Details | |
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| Composition | Active ingredient:
Inactive ingredients:
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| Packaging Type | Respules |
| Pack Size | 30 Respules |
| Dosage | As prescribed by the doctor, typically through a nebuliser |
| Therapeutic class | Respiratory |
| Action Class | Anti-inflammatory |
| Chemical class | Corticosteroid |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd |
| Shelf Life | 2–3 years from the date of manufacturing |
| Usages | Treatment of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Storage | Store in a refrigerator at 2°C–8°C, away from light |
How Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg per 2ml works
- Budesonide is a corticosteroid. It lowers inflammation in the airways by reducing immune cell activity and inflammatory signals.
- This calm swelling and mucus in the bronchial tubes. The medicine acts mainly in the lungs where it is inhaled, so much less reaches the rest of the body than with oral steroids. That focused action helps control long-term symptoms with fewer systemic effects.
Why inhaled budesonide (respules) is useful?
Inhaled steroids like budesonide are the mainstay for preventing chronic airway inflammation. Delivered by a nebuliser, the suspension reaches small airways well. That makes Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg per 2ml a practical option when patients cannot use metered-dose inhalers or need a device-based treatment (for example, infants, young children, or people struggling with inhaler technique). Many respiratory teams choose budesonide respules which are responsible for steady control of asthma and some chronic respiratory conditions.
Uses
Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg per 2ml is used for:
- Maintenance treatment of asthma to prevent wheeze and breathlessness.
- Prophylactic therapy in young children where a nebuliser is preferred.
- Short courses to reduce airway swelling in selected acute or subacute situations when advised by a doctor.
Dosage
- Each respules contains 0.5 mg budesonide in 2 mL of suspension. Dosage depends on age and severity. Health professionals will advise the right dose.
- Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg per 2ml is given via a jet nebuliser attached to a compressor and mouthpiece or face mask.
- Ultrasonic nebulisers are not recommended for budesonide respules because they do not deliver the suspension properly. Always follow your prescriber and the device instructions.
How to use Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg per 2ml step-by-step
- Check the pack and expiry date.
- Wash your hands.
- Break open one respules and pour the contents into the nebuliser cup.
- Attach the mouthpiece or mask and connect the compressor.
- Sit upright and breathe normally through the mouthpiece until the nebuliser stops producing mist.
- Rinse mouth or gargle if advised (this helps reduce thrush).
- Clean the nebuliser parts as the manufacturer recommends and store them dry.
Side effects
- Sore throat or throat irritation.
- Cough right after inhalation.
- Hoarseness or voice change.
- Small risk of oral thrush (candida), rinsing the mouth reduces this.
Interactions
Budesonide inhalation has few direct drug interactions when inhaled, because systemic levels are low. However:
- Some strong liver enzyme inhibitors can raise systemic steroid levels.
- Using other inhaled steroids or systemic steroids needs coordination to avoid excessive steroid exposure.
Give a full medicine list (including herbal supplements) to your healthcare team.
Pharmacokinetics (plain terms)
- Most of the budesonide stays in the lungs where it helps inflammation. A small amount gets into the bloodstream.
- Budesonide is metabolised in the liver and removed from the body relatively quickly, which helps lower the risk of long-term systemic steroid effects compared with oral steroids.
- Delivery by a jet nebuliser concentrates the drug where it is needed, that is in the airways.
Precautions in special groups
- Children: Doses are age-adjusted. Monitor growth if long-term high doses are needed.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if clearly needed and after a risk–benefit discussion with a clinician.
- Older adults: May be more sensitive to side effects such as bruising or thin skin.
Conclusion
Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg per 2ml is a practical, focused way to deliver the anti-inflammatory steroid budesonide directly to the lungs. When used correctly it helps control airway inflammation, reduces symptoms, and supports better breathing over time. For many patients who need a nebulised steroid, Budecort Respules 0.5 Mg per 2ml offers a reliable, clinician-approved option. Always use it under medical guidance and keep a rescue inhaler ready for sudden attacks.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563201/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1382936/
Sarah Collins, –
I use this with a nebulizer. Great for when my asthma flares badly