Budesonide is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical
messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and
allergies.
Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.

Budesonide is a medication used in its inhaled form to treat asthma or taken as a pill
or topical foam to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Budesonide nasal sprays used to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or nasal polyps.
IBD, which encompasses Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, can be treated with
either extended-release budesonide tablets or capsules or a rectal budesonide foam.

 Fever
 Sneezing
 Cough
 Abdominal pain
 Diarrhea
 Lower back pain
 Shaking of hands or feet
 Acid or sour stomach
 Indigestion
 Change in vision
 Dizziness
 Pain and swelling of joint

 The inhaler is recommended in the pregnant women. The oral form of this
medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary
 The oral form of this medicine is known to excrete through the breastmilk.
Therefore, not recommended in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The
amount of inhaled medicine is excreted in negligible amounts in breastmilk.
 It can cause an increased risk of infection and irreversible changes in vision
or bone density.
 This medicine will decrease the immune response of the body and increase
the risk of infections.
 This medicine may increase the blood glucose levels and worsen the
symptoms of diabetes.
 This medicine is not recommended in patients with liver injury.