Budate 400 Transcaps is a prescription medicine that is available as a Transcaps. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Budate 400 Transcaps have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Budate 400 Transcaps depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Budate 400 Transcaps can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Budate 400 Transcaps go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Budate 400 Transcaps is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Budate 400 Transcaps has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Budate 400 Transcaps related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Budate 400 Transcaps have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Budate 400 Transcaps may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Budate 400 Transcaps is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Budate 400 Transcaps is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Budate 400 Transcaps is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Budate 400 Transcaps safe for pregnant women?
Budate is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Budate 400 Transcaps safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Budate may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Budate should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Budate 400 Transcaps on the Kidneys?
Budate rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Budate 400 Transcaps on the Liver?
Budate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Budate 400 Transcaps on the Heart?
Budate is rarely harmful for the heart.
Budate 400 Transcaps should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Budate 400 Transcaps unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Budate 400 Transcaps habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Budate 400 Transcaps has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Budate 400 Transcaps since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Budate 400 Transcaps is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Budate 400 Transcaps is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Budate 400 Transcaps
There is no information on the effects of taking Budate 400 Transcaps with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Budate 400 Transcaps
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Budate 400 Transcaps.
No, Budate does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patient who is taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Budate is a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as the corticosteroids. It is used to prevent asthmatic attacks.
Yes, Budate help in providing relief from cough, chest tightness and wheezing in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which is caused by narrowing of the airway s.
Yes, Budate may cause a headache, this occurs rarely. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Budate may cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. However, the exact cause behind diarrhoea is unknown. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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