Entocort EC Oral

Entocort EC Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat mild to moderate symptoms of a bowel condition called Crohn's disease. While budesonide does not cure this condition, it may help relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain and soft/liquid stools and may decrease the need for anti-diarrhea medications. Budesonide is a corticosteroid that works by decreasing swelling (inflammation).

How To Use Entocort EC Oral

Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using budesonide and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily in the morning or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase side effects.

The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit may increase the amount of certain medications in your body. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Use this medication regularly and exactly as prescribed in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer time than prescribed because this may increase your risk of serious side effects.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased to prevent symptoms such as extreme tiredness, weakness, or nausea. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms when stopping this medication.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.