Princeton, New Jersey, July 28, 2015– Sandoz today announced the US market introduction of its budesonide inhalation suspension, a generic version of Pulmicort Respules® (budesonide) inhalation suspension 1 mg strength by AstraZeneca LP.

Sandoz’s budesonide inhalation suspension product is indicated for maintenance treatment of asthma and as prophylactic therapy in children 12 months to 8 years of age. Budesonide inhalation suspension is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

“Asthma is unfortunately becoming increasingly prevalent while few …