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Pregnancy: Data from approximately 2,000 pregnancies have not revealed any increased risk of malformations as a result of treatment with budesonide. Animal studies have shown that glucocorticosteroids can induce malformations, but this is judged not to be relevant for humans with the recommended dosage.
During pregnancy the aim must be the lowest effective dose of budesonide while taking account of the risk of a worsening of the asthma.
Lactation: Budesonide is excreted in breast milk. However, at therapeutic doses of budesonide no effects on the suckling child are anticipated. Budesonide can be used during breast feeding.
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