Budesonide

Generic name: budesonide (oral) [ bue-DES-oh-nide ]
Brand names: Entocort EC, Ortikos, Uceris
Dosage forms: oral capsule, extended release (6 mg; 9 mg); oral delayed release capsule (3 mg); oral tablet, extended release (9 mg)
Drug classes:Glucocorticoids, Inhaled corticosteroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 29, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is budesonide?

Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.

Entocort and Ortikos are used to treat mild to moderate Crohn's disease in adults and children at least 8 years old. These medicines are also used in adults to keep symptoms from returning for up to 3 months.

Uceris is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults.

Budesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use budesonide if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• tuberculosis;

• an infection, including chickenpox or measles;

• high blood pressure;

• a weak immune system (caused by disease o...