Pulmicort
Budesonide 100mcg and 200mcg, as inhalation powder and nebuliser suspension, used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Budesonide
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation powder; Nebuliser suspension
- Strengths
- 100 · 200mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Pulmicort on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- Budelin Novolizer; Easyhaler Budesonide; Budecort
- Therapeutic class
- Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to budesonide; active pulmonary tuberculosis
- Minor side effects
- hoarseness; cough; dry throat
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; throat irritation
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation powder; Nebuliser suspension
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C. Keep inhaler dry.
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
Precautions and warnings
rinse mouth after use to prevent oral thrush; regular monitoring of growth in children; not a relief medication for acute attacks
Serious side effects
bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Budesonide 100mcg and 200mcg, as inhalation powder and nebuliser suspension, used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Mechanism of action
Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that provides potent anti-inflammatory action. It reduces the inflammation and oedema in the bronchial mucosa, thereby decreasing airway hyper-responsiveness and frequency of exacerbations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Pulmicort is an established brand of Budesonide, used as a maintenance treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The same active ingredient is also sold as Budelin Novolizer, Easyhaler Budesonide and Budecort, supplied as an inhaler in 100mcg and 200mcg strengths. This medication helps users maintain necessary respiratory function.
Buying Pulmicort online
Generic Budesonide, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand for those managing ongoing conditions.
Is the Pulmicort sold here the branded version?
No. Pulmicort is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (budesonide) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Pulmicort priced?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Pulmicort comes in 100 and 200mcg strengths, in packs of 1 to 6 inhalers, and the price per inhaler for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per inhaler. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Pulmicort sold under?
Other brands of budesonide include Budelin Novolizer and Easyhaler Budesonide. On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Rhinocort, Budecort and Rhinocort Nasal Spray.
What conditions is Pulmicort used for?
Pulmicort contains budesonide, used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that provides potent anti-inflammatory action.
How long does Pulmicort take to work?
Budesonide usually starts to work within 24 to 48 hours, and its effect lasts about 12 to 24 hours. It varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Pulmicort?
The common side effects of budesonide are hoarseness, cough and dry throat. Less common ones include oral candidiasis and throat irritation. Serious but less common side effects include bronchospasm, anaphylaxis and adrenal suppression, which need urgent medical attention.
Is Pulmicort available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand budesonide is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Pulmicort delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Pulmicort is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AstraZeneca and do not ship the original Pulmicort.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Budesonide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.