Budesonide USP (Micronized) For Compounding (API) (Rx)

Doctors prescribe budesonide for: Asthma (maintenance inhaler) Allergic rhinitis (nasal spray for hay fever/allergy symptoms) Ulcerative colitis & Crohn’s disease (oral tablets/capsules or rectal foam/enemas for GI inflammation) Eosinophilic esophagitis & microscopic colitis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in some protocols

Yes, budensonide can cause diarrhea as a side effect, particularly when used for gastrointestinal conditions. Contact your doctor if diarrhea is severe or persistent.

Yes. Headache is a possible side effect with both inhaled and oral forms of budesonide. Hydration and taking medication with food may help minimize this effect.

Budesonide inhalers and nebulizers are FDA-approved for children (as young as 1 year for inhalation). Oral tablets/capsules may be used in pediatric GI disorders, but only under specialist supervision.

Budesonide is generally considered the safest inhaled steroid option in pregnancy for asthma. Oral budesonide should be used only if clearly needed and under your doctor’s guidance.

Hoarseness, throat irritation, and cough (with inhalers) are most common. For oral forms, nausea, headache, and mild GI upset are typical.

Treatment duration is tailored to severity, but oral budesonide is commonly prescribed for 8–12 weeks for acute flares, sometimes followed by lower maintenance dosing. Never stop abruptly without your doctor’s advice.

Budesonide’s half-life is 2–4 hours, but effects last longer. It typically takes about 24 hours to clear from your system after the last dose.

Budesonide may slightly raise blood pressure in some people, usually only with long-term/high-dose use. Monitor regularly, especially if you have hypertension.

Yes, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe to use with budesonide—no known drug interaction. Avoid excess NSAIDs unless approved by your physician.

Long-term budesonide (especially inhaled/nasal) is safe for many, but chronic oral use requires careful doctor monitoring for side effects. Your doctor will weigh risks and benefits.

Inhaled budesonide rarely affects appetite. Oral budesonide (as a steroid) may increase hunger or lead to mild weight gain, but less so than prednisone.

Those with a known allergy to budesonide or other corticosteroids Patients with severe liver impairment (especially with oral forms) Active systemic infections (tuberculosis, untreated fungal, or viral) Children or pregnant women (oral forms) without close medical supervision

No direct evidence links budesonide to infertility when used as prescribed. Talk to your doctor if you have fertility concerns or are planning pregnancy.

Oral and high-dose budesonide may raise blood sugar, especially in people with diabetes or prediabetes. Monitor levels regularly.

Inhaled budesonide increases the risk of oral thrush (a mouth yeast infection). Rinse mouth thoroughly after each use to help prevent this. Vaginal yeast infections are rare but possible with prolonged oral use.

Targeted inflammation control for asthma, colitis, rhinitis, and Crohn’s Minimal systemic steroid side effects with inhaled/nasal forms Available as inhaler, nebulizer, nasal spray, or oral tablets Pediatric and adult dosing (under medical supervision) Rapid symptom relief and long-term management