Indications & Dosage

Indications:

Budesonide contain the potent, non-halogenated, corticosteroid, budesonide, for use in bronchial asthma, it is also recommended for use in infants and children with croup (acute viral upper respiratory tract infection also known as viral laryngotracheobronchitis or laryngitis subglottica), in which hospitalisation is indicated.

Dosage and Administration
The dosage of Budesonide should be adjusted to the need of the individual.

Dosage schedules: The dose delivered to the patient varies depending on the nebulising equipment used. The nebulisation time and the dose delivered is dependent on flow rate, volume of nebuliser chamber and fill volume. An air-flow rate of 6-8 liters per minute through the device should be employed. A suitable fill volume for most nebulisers is 2-4ml. The dosage of Budesonide should be adjusted to the need of the individual. The dose should be reduced to the minimum needed to maintain good asthma control. The highest dose (2 mg per day) for children under 12 years should only be considered in children with severe asthma and during limited periods.
Or as prescribed by the physician.