Generic Entocort Capsules (Budez CR) – Product Information
Budesonide capsules (Generic Entocort capsules) is used for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Crohn's disease affecting the ileum and/or the ascending colon as well as maintenance of remission (for up to 3 months) of Crohn's disease (mild-to-moderate) involving the ileum and/or ascending colon. Budesonide assists in the induction of remission in patients with active ulcerative colitis.
The active ingredient present in Generic Entocort capsules (Budez CR) is Budesonide.
Budesonide is marketed under trade names such as Uceris, Entocort EC and Budez CR.
Dosage And Administration
Generic Entocort (Budez CR capsules) comes as an oral capsule in 3 mg dosage form. The recommended adult oral dosage of Generic Entocort is given below:
Adult Dosage (Generic Entocort):
The recommended daily dose of Budez CR for induction of remission is 9 mg, administered once daily for up to eight weeks. The capsules should be taken in the morning before breakfast.
Generic Entocort Capsules (Budez CR) - Contraindications
Generic Entocort Capsules are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Budesonide or any of the inactive ingredients present in Budez CR tablets.
Generic Entocort Capsules (Budez CR) - Interactions
Simultaneous oral administration of ketoconazole (a known inhibitor of CYP3A4 activity in the liver and in the intestinal mucosa) caused an eight-fold increase of the systemic exposure to oral budesonide.
If treatment with inhibitors of CYP3A4 activity (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir, erythromycin, etc.) is required, reduction of the budesonide dose should be considered.
After extensive intake of grapefruit juice (which inhibits CYP3A4 activity predominantly in the intestinal mucosa), the systemic exposure for oral budesonide increased about two times. Ingestion of grapefruit or grapefruit juice should be avoided in connection with budesonide administration.
Side Effects of Budesonide Capsules (Generic Entocort Capsules)
The common possible side effects reported in patients treated with Generic Entocort capsules include Headache, Respiratory Infection, Lightheadedness, Upset stomach, Nausea, Back Pain, Muscle cramps, Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Abdominal Pain, Flatulence, Vomiting, Fatigue, and Pain. In addition, should the following rare symptoms occur they should be reported immediately:
- Difficulty breathing or swelling of the face
- White patches in the throat, mouth, or nose
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Severe acne
More Details
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