Side Effects of Pulmicort Respules

Pulmicort Respules is the brand name for an inhaled corticosteroid prescribed for preventing asthma attacks in children. With the active ingredient budesonide, Pulmicort Respules is designed for children between 1 and 8 years old.

Most Common Effects

• In clinical studies, the most common side effects associated with Pulmicort Respules were coughing, stomach ache, earache, respiratory infection, viral infection and runny nose.

Other Side Effects

• Numerous other side effects are possible. These include conjunctivitis (pinkeye), diarrhea, fever, nasal inflammation or nosebleed, nausea and vomiting, oral fungal infection, rash, sinus inflammation, throat inflammation and wheezing.

Considerations

• Like other inhaled corticosteroids, Pulmicort Respules may decrease a child's growth rate. Long-term effects on eventual adult height cannot be determined.

Infections

• Children using Pulmicort Respules may be more likely to get infections because corticosteroids can suppress the immune system. Infections also may be more severe than normal.

Asthma Attacks

• Pulmicort Respules, like other inhaled asthma medications, may cause an asthma attack. This calls for a fast-acting inhaled bronchodilator.