budesonide (rectal)

What is the most important information I should know about budesonide rectal?

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What is budesonide rectal?

Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.

Budesonide rectal is used to treat distal ulcerative colitis (extending from the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum).

Budesonide rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using budesonide rectal?

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• tuberculosis (now or in the past);
• a serious bacterial, viral, or fungal infection;
• herpes infection of the eyes;
• cirrhosis or other liver disease;
• diabetes;
• high blood pressure;
• osteoporosis;
• eczema;
• seasonal allergy;
• a stomach ulcer;
• glaucoma or cataracts;
• a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicines); or
• if you plan to have surgery.

How should I use budesonide rectal?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Budesonide rectal is generally used once in the morning and once in the evening for 2 weeks. Then you will use the medicine only once per day (at bedtime) for 4 more weeks. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the rectal foam.

After using budesonide rectal at bedtime, avoid using the bathroom until the next morning.

If you also use another steroid medication, do not stop using it suddenly or you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk with your doctor about tapering your steroid dose before stopping completely.

Keep the medicine canister away from open flame or high heat, such as in a car on a hot day. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty rectal foam canister.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

High doses or long-term use of steroid medicine can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

What should I avoid while using budesonide rectal?

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medicine.

Grapefruit may interact with budesonide and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products.

What are the possible side effects of budesonide rectal?

• signs of infection --fever, chills, body aches, vomiting, flu symptoms;
• decreased adrenal gland hormones --muscle weakness, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, feeling light-headed; or
• increased adrenal gland hormones --weight gain in your face and shoulders, swelling in your ankles, slow wound healing, acne, skin discoloration, thinning skin, increased body hair, mood changes, menstrual changes, sexual changes.

Common side effects may include:

• nausea; or
• low adrenal gland hormones.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect budesonide rectal?

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Other drugs may affect budesonide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about budesonide rectal.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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