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Can Levolin And Budecort Be Taken Instead Of Foracort As It’s Not Effective?

hi my 11 year old is suffering from asthema and a constant allergic cough which has been diagnosed as sysptom of respiratory obstruction. he was on a regime of Levolin and budecort. but now the doctor has put him on Foracort. it dosent seem to be helping much. should I switch back
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
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Hi i have read your question and understand your concerns.
Thank you for posting in HCM.
Levolin contains salbutamol that is short acting bronchodilator but has rapid mechanism of action, while Budecort contains budesonide that is a steroid.
Your doctor has put him on Foracort that contains Budesonide and Forometrol ( that is a long acting bronchodilator).
So instead of using two inhalers, a patient can use single one that comes in combination.
If Foracort doesnt help much you can use Levolin and Budecort.
I suggest my patients Tablet Montelukast (chewable) 5mg at night time as well.
Wish your kid good health.
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Can Levolin And Budecort Be Taken Instead Of Foracort As It’s Not Effective?

Hi i have read your question and understand your concerns. Thank you for posting in HCM. Levolin contains salbutamol that is short acting bronchodilator but has rapid mechanism of action, while Budecort contains budesonide that is a steroid. Your doctor has put him on Foracort that contains Budesonide and Forometrol ( that is a long acting bronchodilator). So instead of using two inhalers, a patient can use single one that comes in combination. If Foracort doesnt help much you can use Levolin and Budecort. I suggest my patients Tablet Montelukast (chewable) 5mg at night time as well. Wish your kid good health.