Compare Pulmicort vs. Asmanex
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Controls asthma.
Pulmicort (budesonide) is good for controlling and preventing asthma symptoms in children, but it's not a rescue inhaler and requires a jet nebulizer machine.
Controls asthma symptoms over time.
Asmanex (mometasone) is good for controlling and preventing asthma symptoms, but you have to take it daily for effective treatment.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 69 reviewsforAsmanex
Upsides
- Pulmicort (budesonide) is an inhaled corticosteroid, which is the most effective class of medicines to manage children's asthma when taken daily.
- Taking Pulmicort (budesonide) into the lungs has fewer side effects than taking a pill by mouth.
- Using a jet nebulizer is easier to use than a handheld inhaler, especially for children.
- Can use Asmanex (mometasone) in children age 4 or older.
- Has very few interactions with other medications.
- Helps fight inflammation of the lungs and keep asthma symptoms under control.
- Asmanex (mometasone) is an inhaler so it allows for more direct delivery of medicine to the lungs compared to a pill.
- Most people are prescribed to use Asmanex (mometasone) only once a day.
Downsides
- Can take up to 2 to 8 days for better control of asthma symptoms and up to 4 to 6 weeks for maximum effects.
- Can cause fungal infections of the mouth and throat, especially if the child doesn't rinse his or her mouth after use.
- Only to be used by children ages 12 months to 8 years.
- Not available in generic form and can be expensive.
- Maximum effects of Asmanex (mometasone) can take 1 to 2 weeks or longer to reach.
- Might not be a good option for those with a severe milk protein allergy.
- Asmanex (mometasone) can cause fungal infections of the mouth and throat, especially if you don't rinse your mouth after using it.
- Not recommended for people who have a weakened immune system or an untreated, active infection.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Nebulizer solution
- Inhaler
Price
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Reviews
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69 reviews so far
54%
saidit'sworth it
41%
saiditworked well
19%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
12possible side effects
- Runny, stuffy nose11%
- Ear infection11%
- Coughing9%
- Viral infection5%
- Stomach flu5%
- Vomiting4%
- Diarrhea4%
- Nosebleed4%
- Pink eye4%
- Rash4%
- Yeast infection3%
- Stomach pain2%
6possible side effects
- Fever7%
- Stomach pain6%
- Seasonal allergies4%
- Vomiting3%
- Urinary tract infection2%
- Bruising2%
Risks and risk factors
- Effects on eyes
- Long-term use of Pulmicort (budesonide)
- History of glaucoma
- History of high eye pressure
- History of cataracts
- Sudden-onset breathing problems
- Weakened immune system
- Not current with vaccinations
- Taking other steroid medicines
- Current infection without treatment
- Adrenal gland problems
- Switching from steroid pills to steroid inhalers
- Long-term use of steroid medicines
- Stopping steroid medicines too quickly
- Bone loss
- Taking other medicines that cause bone loss
- Long-term use of steroid medicines
- Slower growth rate in children
- Children
- High doses of Pulmicort (budesonide)
- Long-term use of Pulmicort (budesonide)
- Adrenal gland problems
- Switching from steroid pills to steroid inhalers
- Long-term use of steroids
- Stopping steroids too quickly
- Serious allergic reaction
- Milk protein allergy
- Increased risk for infections
- Current infection without treatment
- Not current with vaccinations
- Taking other corticosteroids with Asmanex (mometasone)
- Sudden breathing problems
- Delayed growth children
- Children
- Higher doses of Asmanex (mometasone)
- Long-term use
- Fungal infection of the mouth and throat
- Not rinsing mouth after use
- Using higher dose of Asmanex (mometasone)