Budesonide: What to Know Before You Take It
Also known as Pulmicort, Entocort
A patient-focused safety profile with information from public regulatory sources.
In plain language
What Budesonide is used for
Use s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • itchy nose • sneezing
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Risks and precautions
Risks and warnings
Warnings Do not use in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever you have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Medication review
Budesonide drug interactions
FDA safety data
Most-reported side effects
Based on 160,438 FAERS reports. Reports do not prove the drug caused the effect.
Regulatory record
FDA recalls (8)
Presence of Foreign Substance:This recall has been initiated in response to a product quality complaint reported for black/brown specs and particles within the ampoule solution
Recalling firm: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A market complaint was received for leakage and empty ampoule.
Recalling firm: Cipla USA, Inc.
Defective delivery system
Recalling firm: AsttraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Recalling firm: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Recalling firm: CIPLA
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Recalling firm: Cardinal Health Inc.
Does Not Meet Monograph: Budesonide may be slightly above or below the specification range.
Recalling firm: AstraZeneca LP
Does Not Meet Monograph: Budesonide may be slightly above or below the specification range.
Recalling firm: AstraZeneca LP
Common questions
Patient questions
What is Budesonide prescribed for?
Use s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • itchy nose • sneezing
What are the key warnings and safety precautions for Budesonide?
Warnings Do not use in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever you have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Does Budesonide interact with other medications or foods?
Budesonide has 2 documented drug interaction(s) and 0 food interaction(s) in clinical databases. Always provide your complete medication list to your clinician.
This information is educational — not medical advice.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.