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What is Pulmicort? Pulmicort contains budesonide, a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Pulmicort is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. Pulmicort may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Budesonide, the active component of Pulmicort TURBUHALER 200 mcg, is a corticosteroid designated chemically as (RS)-11Î², 16Î±, 17,21-Tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with butyraldehyde. Budesonide is provided as a mixture of two epimers (22R and 22S).