Pulmicort Turbohaler

Unscrew the white cover and remove. Hold your Pulmicort Turbohaler upright with the brown base at the bottom. Do not shake the inhaler.

To load a dose, turn the brown base as far as it will go in one direction, then turn it as far as it will go in the other direction until you hear a click.

Hold your Pulmicort Turbohaler away from your mouth and breathe out gently as far as is comfortable. Place the mouthpiece between your teeth (do not bite it) and close your lips to make a seal. Breathe in as deeply and as hard as you can through your mouth.

Remove the inhaler from your mouth and breathe out gently. Repeat if you are taking another dose. Once you have taken your prescribed dose, replace the cover and rinse your mouth out.

Can cause throat irritation or thrush in the mouth. You can help by brushing your teeth, gargling, and/or rinsing your mouth out with water after each use.

For full information on side effects, see the patient information leaflet. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your Patient Record.

You should be able to use Pulmicort Turbohaler alongside other medicines. However, it is important that you let us know which prescription, over-the-counter medicines and recreational drugs you are taking so that we can prescribe Pulmicort Turbohaler safely.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have ever needed intensive care treatment for your asthma, or have been admitted to hospital because of your symptoms in the last year, we will be unable to prescribe you Pulmicort Turbohaler.