Pulmicort

Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler helps relieve cough if it is caused due to asthma. In children, it is used to relieve cough which sounds like ‘dog bark’. This cough is caused due to irritation and swelling of the airways which further makes the airways narrow. As a result, when your child tries to breathe through the narrow passage, it becomes hard to breathe and causes coughing. Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler helps to reduce this irritation and swelling of the airways.

Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Yes, if you are taking Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler orally, your blood sugar levels may increase. However, with Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler inhalers, an increase in the blood sugar levels is very rare but may increase only if very high doses are taken for a very long time.

Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler being a steroid tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler in high doses and for a very long time. Take Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.

Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

If you forget a dose of Pulmicort 200mcg Inhaler, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.