Budesonide, Uniquely approved in adult and pediatric strengths
Generic Name:
Budesonide Suspension for Inhalation
Indications:
Bronchial Asthma. An Alternative to or Reduction in Oral Corticosteroid Therapy.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
0.5 mg/2 mL, 1 mg/2 mL
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Generic Name:Budesonide Suspension for Inhalation
Indications:Bronchial Asthma. An Alternative to or Reduction in Oral Corticosteroid Therapy.
Dosage Forms and Strengths:Inhalation suspension: 0.5 mg/2 mL, 1 mg/2 mL
Dosage and Administration:
Initial and Severe Asthma or Reducing Oral Corticosteroids: Adults: 1 to 2mg per dose, twice daily. Children: 0.5 to 1mg per dose, twice daily.
Maintenance: The maintenance dose should be individualized to the lowest dose that maintains the patient symptom-free. Recommended: Adults: 0.5 to 1mg per dose, twice daily. Children: 0.25 to 0.5mg per dose, twice daily.