CICLESONIDE belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroids used to prevent difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness, and cough caused by asthma in adults and children aged 12 years and older.
CICLESONIDE contains Ciclesonide, which works by decreasing the irritation and swelling in the airways. This helps ease breathing.
In some cases, CICLESONIDE may cause side effects like headache, stuffy or runny nose, hoarseness, joint pain and nausea. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in CICLESONIDE. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to avoid unpleasant side effects/interactions.
Asthma
CICLESONIDE belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroids used to prevent difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness, and cough caused by asthma in adults and children aged 12 years and older. CICLESONIDE contains Ciclesonide, which works by decreasing the irritation and swelling in the airways. This helps ease breathing. It also prevents the release of substances that cause inflammation.
Do not use CICLESONIDE if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have/had osteoporosis, tuberculosis, seizures, cataracts/glaucoma, eczema, arthritis, infections, liver or kidney problems. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to the doctor if you are using other oral or inhaled medicines. Tell your doctor if you have never had measles or chickenpox and you have not been vaccinated against these infections. Stay away from people who are sick, especially people who have chickenpox or measles. Consult the doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of these infections.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking prescription/non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, or herbal products
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have/had osteoporosis, tuberculosis, seizures, cataracts/glaucoma, eczema, arthritis, or infections.
It is not known if alcohol interacts with CICLESONIDE. Please consult the doctor.
Ciclesonide belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
It is not known if Ciclesonide passes into breast milk. Caution should be used when administering CICLESONIDE to breastfeeding women.
It is unknown if CICLESONIDE affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Please consult the doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease or any concerns regarding this.
Please consult the doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease or any concerns regarding this.
The safety and effectiveness of CICLESONIDE in children below 12 years have not been established.
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.