Installment Available Pulmicort 500mcg/ml Respule
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Overview
Pulmicort 500mcg/ml Respule is a prescription-only medicine (POM) presented as a medicine, with Budesonide 500mcg/mL (0.5mg/mL) as its active ingredient content.
This page is limited to product, safety and handling information, in line with Malaysian rules on prescription medicine information for the public. Your prescriber or pharmacist is the right source for anything beyond that, together with the leaflet inside the pack.
Through DoctorOnCall, this product is supplied after an online consultation with a licensed doctor and a valid prescription, and it is checked by a registered pharmacist before dispensing. Take it exactly as prescribed, and speak to your doctor before stopping, changing the dose, or starting any other medicine alongside it.
Directions for Use
Shake the respule gently, then open and empty its full contents into the nebuliser chamber of a suitable jet nebuliser (not an ultrasonic nebuliser, which can inactivate budesonide); it should not be mixed with other medicines in the same nebule unless your doctor or pharmacist has specifically advised this. Breathe the mist in through a mouthpiece or well-fitted face mask as instructed, and rinse the mouth (and wash the face if a mask was used) with water afterwards to reduce the risk of oral thrush and skin irritation.
Dosage
The dose of Pulmicort 500mcg/ml Respule is individualised by your doctor based on age, asthma severity, and response to treatment, and is usually given once or twice daily via a jet nebuliser. Your doctor will advise the correct dose, frequency, and how to adjust it during periods of worsened symptoms – do not change the dose on your own.
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 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
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
- Active, untreated respiratory tract infections such as tuberculosis or fungal/viral lung infections, unless specifically directed by a doctor
Drug / Food Interactions
- Ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, and other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can significantly increase systemic budesonide exposure
- Other corticosteroids (oral, injected, or inhaled) taken together may increase the total steroid load and side-effect risk
- Grapefruit juice may modestly increase budesonide absorption
Quick Tips
- Rinse your mouth with water (and spit it out) after every nebulisation to prevent oral thrush
- Wash and dry the face if a mask is used, to reduce skin irritation
- Use only with a jet nebuliser, not an ultrasonic device, unless advised otherwise
- Continue regular use even when asthma is well controlled – this medicine is for prevention, not for relieving a sudden attack
- Keep a fast-acting reliever inhaler available for sudden breathing difficulty, as advised by your doctor
- Clean the nebuliser equipment as instructed to prevent contamination
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pulmicort 500mcg/ml Respule a prescription medicine?
Yes. Pulmicort 500mcg/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 500mcg/ml Respule contain?
Pulmicort 500mcg/ml Respule is supplied as a medicine and contains Budesonide 500mcg/mL (0.5mg/mL). 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 500mcg/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 500mcg/ml Respule?
Follow your doctor’s instructions and the directions on the dispensing label without changing them. If anything on the label is unclear, check with your pharmacist before taking the first dose, and read 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 500mcg/ml Respule?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. 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 500mcg/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 500mcg/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 500mcg/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 500mcg/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 500mcg/mL (0.5mg/mL)
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.
