Budesonide
Also sold as Budesonide, PULMICORT FLEXHALER, Budesonide Inhalation, Uceris, budesonide
Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026
What it’s used for
Budesonide delayed-release capsules are a corticosteroid indicated for: Treatment of mild to moderate active Crohn’s disease involving the ileum and/or the ascending colon, in patients 8 years and older. ( 1.
How to take it
Administration Instructions ( 2. 1 ): Take once daily in the morning.
Important warnings
Hypercorticism and Adrenal Axis Suppression: May occur with treatment; monitor for signs and symptoms; pediatrics and patients with hepatic impairment may be at increased risk. ( 2.
Common side effects
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Hypercorticism and adrenal axis suppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5. 1) ] Symptoms of steroid withdrawal in those patients transferred from other systemic corticosteroids [see Warnings and Precautions (5.
Interactions
Inhibitors (e.
If pregnant or breastfeeding
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Forms & strengths
3 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule · 0.032 MG/ACTUAT Nasal Spray · 0.05 MG/ACTUAT Nasal Spray · 0.1 MG/ACTUAT Nasal Spray · 4 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule · 0.2 MG/ML Oral Suspension
Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist
- Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
- What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
- Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
- What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?