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Overview
Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule contains Budesonide 250mcg/ml nebuliser suspension and is available as a medicine. It is classified as a prescription medicine and may only be obtained with a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
Only product, safety and handling information is published here. Anything beyond that is explained to you directly by your doctor or pharmacist as part of your consultation.
DoctorOnCall is a licensed online pharmacy. Orders for Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule are processed only after a doctor has assessed your suitability and issued a prescription, and every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is sent out.
Directions for Use
Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule is for nebulisation only – it must never be injected or swallowed. Shake the respule gently, open it just before use, and empty the contents into a suitable jet nebuliser chamber as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Rinse your mouth with water afterwards (and wash the face if a mask is used) to reduce the risk of oral thrush and skin irritation.
Dosage
The dose of Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule is individualised by your doctor based on age and asthma severity, commonly nebulised once or twice daily. Your doctor may adjust the dose over time to the lowest amount that keeps your asthma well controlled, and will advise how long you need to continue treatment.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 25°C, protected from direct light. Keep respules in their protective foil pouch until ready for use, and do not freeze. Use an opened respule promptly, and discard any suspension remaining in a partially used respule.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea or upset stomach
- Throat irritation (with inhaled forms)
- Cough or hoarseness
- White patches in the mouth (oral thrush)
- Increased risk of infections
- Dizziness
- Acne or skin thinning (with prolonged use)
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to budesonide or any ingredient in this product
- Not for use as a rescue treatment during a sudden asthma attack – a fast-acting reliever inhaler is needed instead
- Active, untreated respiratory tract infections such as tuberculosis or fungal infections require caution and medical assessment first
Drug / Food Interactions
- Ketoconazole, itraconazole, and other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase budesonide levels in the body
- Ritonavir and other HIV protease inhibitors may significantly raise budesonide exposure
- Other corticosteroids (oral, nasal, or topical) used together may increase the overall risk of corticosteroid-related side effects
- Grapefruit juice may raise budesonide levels and should be used with caution
Quick Tips
- Rinse your mouth with water after every use to help prevent oral thrush
- Keep using it regularly for prevention, even when you feel well – it is not for sudden breathlessness
- Clean and dry your nebuliser equipment as instructed to avoid contamination
- Keep a fast-acting reliever inhaler on hand for sudden symptoms
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule a prescription medicine?
Yes. Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule contain?
Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule is supplied as a medicine and contains Budesonide 250mcg/ml nebuliser suspension. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule?
Store below 25°C, protected from direct light. Keep respules in their protective foil pouch until ready for use, and do not freeze. Use an opened respule promptly, and discard any suspension remaining in a partially used respule. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Pulmicort 250mcg/ml Respule registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Budesonide 250mcg/ml nebuliser suspension
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
This medicine should be used cautiously during pregnancy. Monitoring may be required.
Breastfeeding
Use with caution. Monitor infant for potential adverse reactions.
Kidney
Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.
Liver
Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.
Driving
This medicine is generally safe and should not impair your driving ability.
