Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Entocort EC
- Uceris
Canadian Brand Name
- Pulmicort
- Pulmicort Spacer
Descriptions
Budesonide is used to treat mild to moderate active Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. This medicine works inside the intestines (bowels) to reduce inflammation and symptoms of the disease. It also helps keep the symptoms of Crohn's disease from coming back. Budesonide is a steroid (cortisone-like) medicine.
Budesonide extended-release tablets are used to help get active mild to moderate ulcerative colitis under control (induce remission).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Capsule, Delayed Release
Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2019
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