Budefex 3mg Capsule
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Budefex 3mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It helps relieve pain and inflammation caused by the condition.
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
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.
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.
Use of Budefex 3mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease as the data available in these patients is very limited.
What if you forget to take Budefex Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Budefex 3mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
21- hydroxysteroids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Inhalational Corticosteroids
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
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
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Budesonide before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Concomitant use may cause letha
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Budesonide before taking Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Concomitant use may cause lethal infections.
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
Ceritinib may raise blood levels of Budesonide. Ceritinib may raise blood levels of Budesonide.
Do not consume Ceritinib with Budesonide. If concurrent use is essential, your docto
Patient concerns
FAQs
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).
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