Budesonide

What Are The Uses Of Budesonide?

• Asthma and COPD
• Bowel conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis
• Allergic rhinitis.

What Are The Side Effects Of Budesonide?

Some of the side-effects of Budesonide may be:

• Nose irritation, burning,  bleeding or sores in the nose
• Light-headedness
• Upset stomach
• A cough, Dry mouth
• Hoarseness
• Rash
• Sore throat
• Bad taste in mouth
• Change in mucus

Please inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the face
• Irregular menstrual periods
• White patches in the mouth, throat, or nose
• Severe acne

What Are The Contraindications Of Budesonide?

Budesonide is contraindicated:

• As primary treatment of status asthmaticus or any other acute episode of asthma, where intensive measures are required.
• For patients who are hypersensitive to budesonide.