Pulmicort - preparation sold in solution form or dosed white powder for inhalation with breath complication in children. Medicine refers to hormonal agents, so it should be used very carefully. Pulmicort for children 5 years old are strictly assigned doctor. The dosage may be adjusted depending on the pathology and complications.
Description of the preparation
The preparation is based on micronized budesonide having anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and glucocorticoid action. In 1 ml of final solution contained 250 or 500 mcg of budesonide.
In Pulmicort suspension contain additional substances which enhance the effect of the active ingredient - sodium chloride, citric acid, polysorbate, and others.
Indications and contraindications
Five children Pulmicort prescribed as a medical treatment of diseases associated with bouts of severe coughing and choking. These include:
- bronchial asthma;
- laryngitis;
- obstructive bronchitis;
- tracheitis.
Contraindications of the drug is not enough. Limitations to its use is a child up to six months or allergic to the ingredients present in the composition. In the treatment of children Pulmicort can be used at home. But if the child has other diseases, then it should be applied only under medical supervision (in a hospital). These include:
- viral and infectious respiratory disease;
- tuberculosis in active form;
- liver disease;
- fungal organism.
Side effects
Using the drug, side effects are extremely rare. they occur, usually in excess of the daily dosage or incorrect use Pulmicort.
They occur in children in the form of:
- allergic reactions (pruritus, rash, redness, swelling, mucus, etc.);
- dry mouth;
- nausea;
- nervousness;
- doldrums.
Dosage
Pulmicort The daily dosage for children 5 years of age is 0.5 mg. To improve therapeutic effect, the dose can be adjusted by a physician. Improve yourself is not recommended, as it can lead to side effects and a dramatic deterioration of the child.
storage time
Pulmicort suspension and the powder is fit for children for use within 2 years from the time of manufacture. Once will open the envelope with the containers, the shelf life of the drug is reduced to 3 months. If the treatment of the baby powder is used to prepare a solution, it must be used immediately. After opening the container with the suspension is fit for use 12 hours. After this time you can not use the drug. You also can not use the old Pulmicort, which has already expired shelf life. Its use could lead to negative consequences.
Mode of application
The child is five years old to use Pulmicort permitted only as inhalation. The powder to be diluted with sodium chloride (2 mL). The slurry is a ready-made solution to be poured into the nebulizer special compartment in an amount of 2 ml. Inhalations 1 time per day. By increasing the daily dose 2 times a day. To use Pulmicort is used only compressor nebulizer. Ultrasound can not be used.
Pulmicort is a hormonal drug. Adults need to give yourself a full report when using this medium without the knowledge of the doctor, his uncontrolled and improper use may lead to serious consequences.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/pulmicort__1801
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