Warnings


What may interact with Pulmicort?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-mifepristone

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-cimetidine
-clarithromycin
-erythromycin
-ketoconazole
-grapefruit juice
-itraconazole
-some vaccinations

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Pulmicort?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bone problems
-glaucoma
-immune system problems
-infection, like chickenpox, tuberculosis, herpes, or fungal infection
-recent surgery or injury of mouth or throat
-taking corticosteroids by mouth
-an unusual or allergic reaction to budesonide, steroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Pulmicort?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. If your symptoms get worse or if you need your short-acting inhalers more often, call your doctor right away. Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Stay away from people who are sick. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store in a dry place at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Do not get the inhaler wet. Check if your inhaler has a way to show you if the doses are all gone. Throw away your inhaler when it is empty. Do not reuse this inhaler. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.