Information on how to store Pulmicort is important for each patient, who was appointed this medication. Because if not properly stored drug is rapidly losing its pharmacological properties.
Product description and indications for use
The main active ingredient in the composition of the drug is budesonide. This corticosteroid hormone in the minimum concentration of anti-inflammatory effects, helps to promptly remove puffiness.
The main indications for the use of Pulmicort:
- bronchial asthma;
- swelling of airway allergic nature;
- acute and chronic lung disease.
The drug is available in the form of suspensions for inhalation. With this purpose a special device - a nebulizer, it is generally complete, there are several tips for adults and children.
Keep an open Pulmicort in the envelope is only necessary in a dark, cool place no more than 3 consecutive months. However, the envelope must be kept tightly closed. The optimum storage temperature not greater than 30 degrees. Only at low temperatures means stores the expiration date.
Even with minor deviations from this norm medicine may lose their properties. It is advisable to leave the medicine Pulmicort in a separate impermeable container.
The Pulmicort unopened store more than 2 years. However, even a slight loss of tightness of the package reduces this period to 3 months. After opening of the disposable container is required to use the medicament for 12 hours.
Contraindications and side effects
Pulmicort is permitted for use only for children from 6 months of age and adults. However, in exceptional cases, the doctor may prescribe a remedy to the newborn baby.
Most of the side effects as a result of receiving Pulmicort associated with incorrect dosage and poor storage conditions. Storage times must necessarily be indicated on each package.
Some patients exhibited the following deviations after application:
- hives;
- general weakness;
- swelling of the skin;
- breathing problems.
Therefore, the appearance of at least one of the symptoms is recommended to stop the use of funds and to consult a specialist. Most dangerous is the suspension expired for the little body of the child.
The suspension is stored in a place Pulmicort sunlight is strictly prohibited. In addition, any drugs recommended to keep out of reach of children.
The exact dose determined by a doctor on an individual basis. However, the daily rate for a young child should not exceed 1000 mg. Dosage is calculated based on the characteristics of the disease, the body weight and age of the patient.
Inhalation using Pulmikorata used both in stationary and in the home. It provided the use of a nebulizer yourself, it is important to observe hygiene.
Before the procedure must be carefully rinse the mouth with water. And to complete the inhalation is recommended to clean all the places that are in contact with the mask of the device.
If stored correctly Pulmicort and follow the description in the manual, you can avoid all kinds of side effects from the drug.
There are also well-known counterparts Pulmicort: Fliksotid, budesonide. However, self-medication is not recommended to be replaced, the patient should follow the doctor's orders. Because some of the funds contained in the composition of other auxiliary components.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/pulmicort__1801
GRLS: https://grls.rosminzdrav.ru/Grls_View_v2.aspx? routingGuid = 298bc255-c163-4775-8082-11b258936afc & t =
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