Generic name:budesonide (oral route) [ bue-DES-oh-nide ]
Drug class:Inhaled corticosteroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 2, 2022.
The Pulmicort Turbuhaler brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Entocort EC
- Uceris
In Canada
- Pulmicort
- Pulmicort Spacer
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule, Extended Release
- Capsule, Delayed Release
- Tablet, Extended Release
Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Pulmicort
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).
Budesonide delayed-release capsules are used to reduce levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria) in patients who have a kidney disease called primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), who are at risk of progressing.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Pulmicort
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
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