Budesonide can make a significant difference in symptoms for people with inflammatory bowel disease. It may also induce remission in people with active disease.
It is available as a once-daily dosing (budesonide CIR capsules or extended release capsules).
Budesonide nasal spray (Rhinocort Allergy) is an effective treatment for seasonal allergies.
This medicine is available in a low-cost generic form.
Steroid medications like budesonide are not recommended for long-term use.
Budesonide can increase the risk of getting infections.
This medicine may not work as well for severe disease as some stronger steroids like prednisone.
The once-daily Ortikos which is used to treat active Crohn’s disease is brand name only and can be expensive.
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