Budecort Caution For Usage

Instructions for use, handling and disposal: Turbuhaler: How to use Budesonide (Budecort Turbuhaler): Note: In the printed leaflet, clarifying pictures are included in this part.
Turbuhaler is a multidose inhaler from which the drug is administered without the use of additives. When the patient breathes in through Turbuhaler the powder is delivered to the lungs. It is therefore important that the patient inhales forcefully and deeply through the mouthpiece.
Turbuhaler is very easy to use. Simply follow the instructions given as follows.
1. Unscrew and lift off the cover.
2. Hold the inhaler upright with the grip downwards. Load the inhaler with a dose by turning the grip as far as it will go and then back to the original position.
3. Breathe out. Do not breathe out through the inhaler.
4. Place the mouthpiece gently between the teeth, close lips and breathe in forcefully and deeply through the mouth. Do not chew or bite on the mouthpiece. Do not use Turbuhaler if it has been damaged or if the mouthpiece has become detached.
5. Before breathing out, remove the inhaler from the mouth.
If more than one dose has been prescribed, repeat steps 2-5.
6. Replace the cover.
7. Rinse the mouth out with water after inhaling the prescribed dose.
NOTE: Never breathe out through the mouthpiece.
Always replace the cover properly after use.
As the amount of the powder dispensed is very small, the patient may not be able to taste it after inhalation. However, the patient can still be confident that the dose has been inhaled if the patient has followed the instructions.
Cleaning: Clean the outside of the mouthpiece regularly (weekly) with a dry tissue.
Do not use water for cleaning the mouthpiece.
Dose indicator: When a red mark is first seen in the indicator window there are approximately 20 doses left. When the red mark has reached the lower edge of the window the inhaler will no longer deliver the correct amount of medicine, and should be discarded. The sound heard as the patient shakes the inhaler is not produced by the medication but by a drying agent.
Disposal: Always be sure to dispose of the used Turbuhaler responsibly in the recommended way, since some of the medicine will remain inside it.
Respules: See Dosage & Administration.
How to use (BUDESONIDE RESPULES) Nebulizing Suspension: 1) Before use, re-suspend the contents of the sterile single dose by using a gentle swirling motion.
2) Hold the sterile single dose unit upright and open by twisting off the wing.
3) Place the open (i.e. 1 mL) of the single dose units are to be used, withdraw the desired volume and discard any remaining portion.
NOTE: 1. Rinse the mouth out with water after each dosing occasion.
2. If the patient uses a facemask, make sure that the mask fits tightly while the patient is inhaling.
3. Wash the face after the treatment.
Cleaning: The nebulizer chamber and the mouthpiece, or the facemask, should be cleaned after each use. Wash the parts in hot tap water using a mild detergent or according to the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the nebulizer. Rinse well and dry by connecting the nebulizer chamber to the compressor of air inlet.
Incompatibilities: No known incompatibilities. For proven compatible products, see Dosage & Administration.