Budesonide is a medication used to prevent the symptoms of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath).
It is a steroid and is known as a preventer. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks.
This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on taking it even if you do not have any symptoms. No symptoms mean that the medicine is doing its job. If you stop taking it your asthma may get worse. It should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks.
To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it will not work as well.
