Asthma meds?

April 10, 2004

Hi,

My 5 mon. old grand daughter has been prescribes the med below for her 'breathing problem' that the Dr. says cannot be called asthma until she is at least 2 years old. The info I have here says 12 mon. and up.

She has had on going problems since she was about 2 mon. old. Has had to have alot of Albuterol etc.

Anyone have any thoughts or info on this? I hate to see this beautiful baby sucking down all these horrible drugs.

Important InformationInformation About PULMICORT RESPULES for Parents and Caregivers PULMICORT RESPULES, the only inhaled corticosteroid approved by the FDA for children as young as 12 months, is a preventive type of medicine for use by children 12 months to 8 years of age. PULMICORT RESPULES is not a quick-relief medicine (bronchodilator) and should NOT be used to treat an asthma attack. When taken regularly, it can help prevent and improve control of your child's asthma--day and night--so that he or she may have fewer asthma symptoms and attacks. To understand how PULMICORT RESPULES works, it may be helpful to compare it to the way sunscreen works. People use sunscreen to prevent sunburns. They can't feel the sunscreen working, but it is. To learn more about PULMICORT RESPULES, choose one of the following links:

How PULMICORT RESPULES Is AdministeredAn introduction to administering your child's asthma medicine. PULMICORT RESPULES — Instructions for UseThe important step-by-step guide to read before using PULMICORT RESPULES. About Your Jet NebulizerCare for your jet nebulizer properly to get maximum life of this medicine delivery system. Find out how here — you can print and save this information. PULMICORT RESPULES — Long-term EffectsStudies have shown that PULMICORT RESPULES is effective and has a favorable safety profile when used daily. Read more.

PULMICORT RESPULES is a preventive type medicine for children with asthma 12 months to 8 years of age. PULMICORT RESPULES is not a quick-relief medicine (bronchodilator) and should NOT be used to treat an asthma attack. In clinical studies, the side effects experienced with PULMICORT RESPULES and how often they happened were similar to what was experienced with a nonmedicated mist (placebo). These side effects were not necessarily a result of taking PULMICORT RESPULES and included respiratory infection, runny nose, coughing, earache, viral infection, stomachache, oral thrush and nosebleeds. If your child is exposed to chicken pox or measles, consult your child's health care professional. If your child is switching to PULMICORT RESPULES from an oral (syrup or pill) corticosteroid, carefully follow the health care professional's instructions. This will help your child avoid health risks that may be linked with stopping the use of oral corticosteroids. Please see the Full Prescribing Information.