Budez CR 3 Mg

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS1030

USA Brand Name

Entocort EC

Strength

3mg

Generic Name

Budesonide

Manufacturer

Sun Pharma Laboratories, India

## Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide)

## What Is The Generic Name For Budez CR 3 Mg?

Budesonide is the generic version for Budez CR 3 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Budez CR 3 mg (Budesonide)?

Entocort EC

## About Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide):

Budez CR 3 mg contains an active ingredient, Budesonide 3 mg, a Corticosteroid which is used for the treatment of Asthma and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. You can buy it from all the leading pharmacy, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma Laboratories (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Budez CR 3 mg.

## Strength:

Budez CR 3 mg contains two active ingredients, Budesonide 3 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide)?

Budez CR 3 mg is used in:

Asthma

Crohn’s Disease

Ulcerative Colitis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

## How Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide) Works?

Budez CR 3 mg contains an active ingredient Budesonide, a corticosteroid which basically acts by stopping the release of certain natural substances in the body that are responsible for inflammation.

## Before You Use Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to corticosteroids

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving or Machine Operating Jobs

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide)?

You should avoid Budez CR 3 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Are Pregnant/Conceiving

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are Allergic (Fever/Flu-like symptoms)

Have Irregular Heart Beats or Chest Pain

Have breathing problems or tightness in the chest even after taking the medicine

Have Hypertension

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are Pregnant/Breastfeeding

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage:

Budez CR 3 mg contains an active ingredient, Budesonide 3 mg, used in the treatment of Asthma and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Budez CR 3 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. It is also available as rotacaps or inhalers; you should always consult your doctor before use and always ask for the frequency and dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Budez CR 3 mg at a fixed time, preferably with food. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed. This oral form is not recommended for pregnant/Breastfeeding women but inhalers are recommended.

## How Much Of The Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Budez CR 3 mg.

## How To Take The Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide)?

Budez CR 3 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with food to avoid Stomach Upset.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Budez CR 3 Mg?

You are always advised to take Budez CR 3 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Budez CR 3 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Budez CR 3 Mg (Budesonide)?

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

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Budez CR 3 mg which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Clarithromycin

Ketoconazole

Antihypertensives

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

## Warning And Precaution?

Budez CR 3 mg should be used very cautiously in:

Impaired Liver/Renal Function

Infections (not recommended in severe lung Infection)

Diabetes

The decrease in Bone Density (special care should be taken in Postmenopausal time in women)

Hypersensitivity

It is not recommended for pregnant/Breastfeeding women

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Wash your mouth after inhaling this medicine to prevent infections

Eating smaller and frequent meals and drinking plenty of fluids will be helpful for you while taking Budesonide

Keep monitoring your Lung Function regularly

Keep out of reach of children

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications:

Do not stop Budez CR 3 mg abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage :

Store the Budez CR 3 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.