Budesonide - Drugs used to control the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease as well as ulcerative colitis. Budesonide is a drug that is used to control certain intestinal conditions (such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). While budesonide does not cure these conditions, but can only reduce symptoms such as pain and diarrhea. Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory medication (corticosteroid hormone) which works by reducing the body's immune response.
Take this medicine with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. Take this medicine with a full glass of water, unless your doctor directs otherwise. Swallow all the drugs and do not crush or chew it, because it can increase the side effects.
Dose and duration of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medicine unless your doctor instructs otherwise. Grapefruit can increase the amount of certain drugs in the body. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
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