Budesonide (nebulised) — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Budesonide (nebulised) in children. Category: Respiratory.

Clinical notes

Not weight-based when nebulised.

0.5-1 mg 12H (croup 2 mg once).

Budesonide (nebulised) is given by NEB, 12H.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.