Budesonide (rectal)

Generic name: budesonide (rectal) [ bue-DES-oh-nide ]
Brand name: Uceris
Dosage form: rectal foam (2 mg/dose)
Drug classes:Glucocorticoids, Inhaled corticosteroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 27, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is budesonide rectal?

Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.

Budesonide rectal is used to treat distal ulcerative colitis (extending from the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum).

Budesonide rectal 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 budesonide.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• tuberculosis (now or in the past);

• a serious bacterial, viral, or fungal infection;

• herpes infection of the eyes;

• cirrhosis or other liver disease;

• diabetes;

• high blood pressure;

• osteoporosis;

• eczema;

• seasonal allergy;...