Pulmicort Turbuhaler 400mcg contains the active ingredient, budesonide in powdered form for inhalation. Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in the lungs to help prevent asthma attacks (bronchoconstriction) where the symptoms are tightness, wheezing or having difficulty breathing.
Regular morning and evening use of Pulmicort Turbuhaler helps to suppress the inflammatory triggers that cause asthma attacks. Lung function is therefore improved and the need for reliever medication such as albuterol is reduced. The regular use of Pulmicort Turbuhaler assists an asthma patient in the long-term management of their condition by reducing the anti-inflammatory substances known to cause asthmatic symptoms.