Budefex 3mg Capsule

Budesonide (3mg)

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Budefex 3mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat Crohn’s disease, a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract It helps relieve pain and inflammation caused by the condition.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 02 Apr 2026 | 03:31 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Budesonide (3mg)

Marketer

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

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Product introduction

Budefex 3mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. To get the maximum benefit of the medicine, take it regularly and at a fixed time each day. Do not discontinue taking the medication without talking to your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms.

Budefex 3mg Capsule may cause some common side effects, such as mood changes or stomach upset. Taking Budefex 3mg Capsule can also make it harder for you to fight infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as fever or sore throat.

Uses of Budefex Capsule

Treatment of Crohn’s disease

Benefits of Budefex Capsule

Treatment of Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and discomfort. Budefex 3mg Capsule helps reduce inflammation in the gut, which helps control symptoms during flare-ups and supports maintenance of remission. With regular use, it can help keep the disease under control, reduce symptom recurrence, and improve overall digestive comfort and quality of life.

Side effects of Budefex Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Budefex

Abdominal pain
Nausea
Constipation
Headache
Depression
Joint pain
Increased risk of infection
Muscle pain
Muscle weakness
Muscle twitching
Irritability

How to use Budefex Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Budefex 3mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.

How Budefex Capsule works

Budefex 3mg Capsule is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause the inner surface of the large intestine (colon and rectum) to become ulcerated and inflamed (swollen), resulting in pain.

Quick tips

Swallow Budefex 3mg Capsule whole without crushing or chewing to ensure proper release of medicine from Budefex 3mg Capsule in the gut.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady medicine level in your body.
If you develop mouth ulcers or persistent stomach pain, report it to your doctor as these could be early signs of irritation.
Let your doctor know if you are taking any steroids or have had recent infections, as this may affect your dose.
If you are scheduled for surgery or have been under stress, inform your doctor, as your body may need extra steroid support.
Avoid high-fat meals right before taking Budefex 3mg Capsule, as they can delay how the medicine works in your gut.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Budefex 3mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Budefex 3mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Budefex 3mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Budefex 3mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Budefex 3mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Budefex 3mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Budefex 3mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease as the data available in these patients is very limited.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Budefex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Budesonide before taking Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Posaconazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Budesonide with Posaconazole. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as moon-face, flushing, increased bruising or acne and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Budesonide accordingly. Posaconazole may raise blood levels of Budesonide.

Severe

Posaconazole (Injection Route)

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Budesonide before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Severe

Ceritinib (Oral Route)

Ceritinib may raise blood levels of Budesonide. Ceritinib may raise blood levels of Budesonide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Budefex 3mg Capsule effective?

Budefex 3mg Capsule is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Budefex 3mg Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Does Budefex 3mg Capsule cause bone loss?

Budefex 3mg Capsule, being a steroid, tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Budefex 3mg Capsule in high doses and for a very long time. Take Budefex 3mg Capsule as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.

What if I forget to take a dose of Budefex 3mg Capsule?

If you forget a dose of Budefex 3mg Capsule, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Does Budefex 3mg Capsule weaken the immune system?

Budefex 3mg Capsule may weaken the immune system; however, it is more common in people who take Budefex 3mg Capsule orally (tablet or capsule).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

21- hydroxysteroids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Inhalational Corticosteroids

Related lab tests

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgA

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgG

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Marketer details

Name: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
Address: SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Budefex Capsule

Benefits of Budefex Capsule

Side effects of Budefex Capsule

How to use Budefex Capsule

How Budefex Capsule works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Posaconazole (Oral Route)

Posaconazole (Injection Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Ceritinib (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Budefex 3mg Capsule effective?

Does Budefex 3mg Capsule cause bone loss?

What if I forget to take a dose of Budefex 3mg Capsule?

Does Budefex 3mg Capsule weaken the immune system?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgA

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgG

References

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