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Budecort CR Capsule

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Product introduction

Budecort CR Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It helps relieve pain and inflammation caused by the condition.

It is an Inhalational corticosteroids.

Uses of Budecort Capsule CR

Benefits of Budecort Capsule CR

In Treatment of Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Budecort CR Capsule relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking on treatment with this medicine to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Budecort Capsule CR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Budecort

  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Depression
  • Joint pain
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Dyspepsia
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Muscle pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Muscle twitching
  • Osteoporosis
  • Irritability
  • Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness)
  • Constipation
  • Nausea

How to use Budecort Capsule CR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Budecort CR Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Budecort Capsule CR works

Budecort CR Capsule is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause the inner surface of the large intestine (colon and rectum) to become ulcerated and inflamed (swollen) resulting in pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Budecort CR Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Budecort CR Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Budecort CR Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Budecort CR Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Budecort CR Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Budecort CR Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Budecort CR Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Budecort CR Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Budecort CR Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease as the data available in these patients is very limited.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Budecort CR Capsule
₹15.0/Capsule CR
Budez CR Capsule
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹11.6/capsule cr
23% cheaper
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR
Natco Pharma Ltd
₹10.58/capsule cr
29% cheaper

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Inhalational Corticosteriods
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Inhalational Corticosteriods

Patient concerns

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My child is one year and 4 months old. He's an athematic and is on prolonged budecort 0.5mg twice daily since the age of 5 months. I time and again have to five him asthalin too as he suffers from cough often. I just wanted to know if prolonged budecort is harmful and does of effect a child's growth or not. He's extremely hyper and active. Is it a side effect?? Also I've been giving him mantair 4m since past few months. All medicines are as prescribed by his pediatric.
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
Budecort is safe and when used in supervision
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The patient is a known case of t2dm. She is having breathing problem. Oxygen level comes up to 30 - 50. Diagnosed as a obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Now temperature is 100.3. And blood pressure is 77/137. Blood sugar fasting was 193 Now having cough sever. And given nebulizer in the morning
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
continue with budecort and levolin nebulization but get pne pulomonologist opinion
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FAQs

Is Budecort CR Capsule effective?

Budecort CR Capsule is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Budecort CR Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Does Budecort CR Capsule cause bone loss?

Budecort CR Capsule being a steroid tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Budecort CR Capsule in high doses and for a very long time. Take Budecort CR Capsule as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.

What if I forget to take a dose of Budecort CR Capsule?

If you forget a dose of Budecort CR Capsule, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Does Budecort CR Capsule weaken the immune system?

Budecort CR Capsule may weaken the immune system; however, it is more common in people who take Budecort CR Capsule orally (tablet or capsule).
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