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BUDEcort CR Capsule

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BUDEcort CR Capsule is a product of Cipla Ltd

Composition: Budesonide (1mg)

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All Details About BUDEcort CR Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about BUDEcort CR Capsule

Description:

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.

BUDEcort CR Capsule can be taken with or without food. To get the maximum benefit of the medicine, take it regularly and at a fixed time each day. Do not discontinue taking the medication without talking to your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms.


BUDEcort CR Capsule may cause some common side effects, such as mood changes or stomach upset. Taking BUDEcort CR Capsule can also make it harder for you to fight infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as fever or sore throat.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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.

Side Effects:

Ordinary side effects of BUDEcort

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Depression
  • Joint pain
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Muscle pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Muscle twitching
  • Irritability
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Depression
  • Joint pain
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Muscle pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Muscle twitching
  • Irritability

Warning & Precautions:

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with BUDEcort CR Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

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).

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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