Budemet 200 Convicap200/6µg

Generic:: Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate
Company:: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Dosage form:: Capsule
Pack size:: Strip (6 Capsule)

৳ 9/unit

Pack: ৳ 54

At a glance

Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate is a combination inhaler used for the long-term treatment of asthma and COPD. It combines the anti-inflammatory action of budesonide and the bronchodilator action of formoterol to make breathing easier.

Indications

Asthma - in patients 12 years and older
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction

Dosage

Inhaler (Asthma) - 12 years and older:
Maintenance dose: 1 puff twice daily OR 2 puffs once daily. Some patients may require 2 puffs twice daily (160/4.5 mcg/inhalation only).
Reliever dose: 1 additional puff as needed; if symptoms persist after a few minutes, another puff. Maximum 6 puffs on any single occasion.

Inhalation Capsule (Asthma) - 12 years and older:
Maintenance dose: 100 or 200 Inhalation Capsule twice daily.
Reliever dose: 1 additional capsule as needed; maximum 6 capsules on any single occasion, total daily dose normally ≤8 capsules (temporarily up to 12).

Inhalation Capsule (Asthma) - Children 4 years and older:
Maintenance dose: 100 Inhalation Capsule once daily.
Reliever dose: 1 additional capsule as needed; maximum 4 capsules on any single occasion, total daily dose normally ≤4 capsules (temporarily up to 8).

Inhalation Capsule (COPD) - 40 years and older:
200 Capsule: 2 capsules twice daily (max 4 capsules/day).
400 Capsule: 1 capsule twice daily (max 2 capsules/day).

Children (<12 years): Safety and efficacy not established for the inhaler.

Side effects

Common side effects: Cough, fungal infection of mouth, headache, hoarseness of voice, increased heart rate, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, respiratory tract infection, sore throat, vomiting.

Formoterol-related: Tremor, palpitations, headache; uncommon: cardiac arrhythmias, muscle cramps, hypersensitivity reactions (rash, edema, angioedema).

Budesonide-related: Hoarseness, oropharyngeal candidiasis, throat irritation, cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions, respiratory tract infections, immunosuppression, growth effects in children, glaucoma, cataract.

Precautions & warnings

Not for relief of acute bronchospasm; use rescue inhaler.
Do not stop abruptly.
Rinse mouth with water after each use (prevents oral thrush).
If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, discontinue immediately and consult your doctor.
Caution in diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, hypokalemia, severe hypertension, ischemic heart disease, tachycardia, severe heart failure, glaucoma, cataract, hypercorticism.
Regular monitoring of height in children on long-term therapy.
Caution during pregnancy and lactation.

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⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.