Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to prevent and treat asthma. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause inflammation of the airways. This widens the airways and makes breathing easier.

Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml should be use in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. 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 you should continue taking it even if you do not have any symptoms. If you stop taking it, your asthma may get worse.

To get the most benefit from this medicine, you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right. For normal hygiene, the mouthpiece of the inhaler should be cleaned weekly with a clean, dry tissue or cloth. You should not wash or put any part of the inhaler in water.

The most common side effects of this medicine include upper respiratory tract infection, sinus infection, throat irritation, bronchitis, and voice change. If you experienced any of these side effects, or any other symptoms which you believe are caused by the medicine, you should let your doctor know. In general, you should try to avoid situations that make your asthma worse or triggers it and try not to smoke. This medicine is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Fluneb Respules

Treatment and prevention of Asthma

Benefits of Fluneb Respules

In Treatment and prevention of Asthma

Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml is a corticosteroid. It helps treat and prevent asthma by reducing the inflammation in the airways. This helps prevent asthma attacks and control symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It is an essential part of long-term asthma management, providing effective control and improved quality of life for asthma patients.

Side effects of Fluneb Respules

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fluneb

Upper respiratory tract infection
Sinus infection
Throat irritation
Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
Voice change

How to use Fluneb Respules

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.

How Fluneb Respules works

Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Fluneb Respules?

If you miss a dose of Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml

₹156/Respules

Flohale 0.5mg Respules 2ml

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₹325.7/respules

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glucocorticoids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

Interaction with drugs

Taking Fluneb with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Acarbose

Brand(s): Diadose, Abacus, Disorb

Serious

Amlodipine

Brand(s): Samlodon, Amodep, Amleod

Serious

Aprepitant

Brand(s): Fosapine, Aprepit, Aprepep

Serious

Atazanavir

Brand(s): Atazor

Serious

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Patient concerns

Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma

Having dry cough not in regular basis sometime in the morning and sometime in the evening for last six months.Please advise some good medicine Thanks

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

first get your PFT to rule out asthmait can be seasonal asthma

FAQs

Q. How does Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml work?

Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness and pain.

Q. How long does Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml take to start working?

The time Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml requires to start working differs from person to person. However, you may get relief within 8 hours of starting Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml. It may even take several days before you see maximum benefits. In order to improve your symptoms faster, it is important to take the medicine regularly to gain maximum benefit from the medicine.

Q. My friend developed a severe allergic reaction when she started Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml. Could it be due to Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml even though it is used for allergy purposes?

In very rare cases, Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml can cause serious allergic reactions such as rash, hives, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face, throat and tongue. It may also cause low blood pressure which may further cause lightheadedness and the patient may even faint. If these symptoms occur, you should immediately contact your doctor because such allergic reactions can be life threatening.

Q. My brother developed chickenpox while using Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml. Can Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml be responsible for chickenpox? What should be done?

Yes, it could be possible. The reason being, Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml is a corticosteroid, which weakens the immune system of the body, making the body prone to infections such as chicken pox. You should immediately stop the medication and contact the doctor. The doctor may consider treating it with antiviral agents.

Q. What is Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml? What is it used for?

Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml belongs to a group of medicines called steroids, also known as corticosteroids. Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml is used to treat various allergic skin conditions such as eczema and atopic dermatitis. Fluneb 0.5mg Respules 2ml effectively reduces symptoms associated with such conditions such as swelling, itching and redness.

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