What is Entocort prescribed for?
Entocort is prescribed to treat mild to moderate active crohn disease. This is when the body attacks the digestive tract lining and causes symptoms such as diarrhea, weight loss, fever, and pain. Inflammatory drugs such as Entocort work by lowering the body's immune response.
Entocort (Budesonide CR) Information
What is the use of Entocort
According to your doctor's instructions, take this medication once a day in the morning with or without food. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Swallow this medication whole with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
In some cases, capsule contents may be sprinkled onto a tablespoonful of cool, soft applesauce in a clean container if you have trouble swallowing capsules whole. You should stir the mixture and swallow it without chewing.
Drink a full glass of cool water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) to ensure that you have swallowed the entire dose. You should take all of the mixture immediately after preparing it. Do not store the mixture for later use. If you have any questions about the brand you are using, tell your pharmacist.
You will receive the appropriate dosage and length of treatment according to your age, medical condition, and response to the treatment.
If you are taking this medication, avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is safe. There is a possibility that grapefruit may increase the possibility of side effects when using this medicine. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for more information.
If you stop taking this medication abruptly, you may experience worsening of your condition. Depending on your condition, you may need to reduce your dose gradually.
If you miss a dose, you can simply take it when you remember. If it's nearly time for your next dose you can simply skip the missed dose and continue with your schedule
Do not wait until your condition gets worse. Tell your doctor right away if you do not feel better. Store at room temperature away from children and animals when not in use.
Possible side effects of Entocort
Known side effects of Budesonide CR include:
- vision problems
- skin rash
- changes in your menstrual periods
- headache
- cough
- muscle pain
- nausea
- unusual tiredness
- easy bruising
- runny or stuffy nose
- stomach pain
- indigestion
- mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood swings, agitation)
- puffy face
- easy bruising or bleeding
- heartburn
- sore throat
- thinning of the skin
- slow wound healing
- unusual hair growth
- weight gain
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Drug Interactions of Entocort
Known Drug Interactions of Budesonide CR
- metformin
- omeprazole
- lexapro (escitalopram)
- lomotil (atropine / diphenoxylate)
- albuterol
- dexilant (dexlansoprazole)
- prednisone
- lyrica (pregabalin)
- trazodone
- folic acid
- furosemide
- gabapentin
- pentasa (mesalamine)
- humira (adalimumab)
- melatonin
- tramadol
- synthroid (levothyroxine)
- lisinopril
- pantoprazole
- potassium chloride
- levothyroxine
- singulair (montelukast)
- cymbalta (duloxetine)
- nexium (esomeprazole)
- xanax (alprazolam)
- zyrtec (cetirizine)
This is not a complete list of Drug Interactions. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without consulting your doctor.
Entocort cost in Canada
Starting price of Entocort Capsule 3mg
- 100 capsules - $299.58 USD ($3.00 per capsules)
- 200 capsules - $549.68 USD ($2.75 per capsules)
- 300 capsules - $812.43 USD ($2.71 per capsules)
Budesonide CR cost in Canada
Starting price of Budesonide CR 3mg (Product of India)
- 50 tabs - $48.11 USD ($0.96 per tabs)
- 100 tabs - $89.78 USD ($0.90 per tabs)
- 200 tabs - $123.36 USD ($0.62 per tabs)
- 300 tabs - $146.82 USD ($0.49 per tabs)
Entocort (Budesonide CR) FAQs
How long does Entocort take to work?
Entocort may take 2-4 weeks to get the full effect from Entocort. Do not forget to take it even if you feel better. Entocort should not be stopped suddenly. The dose should be reduced gradually over the last 2-4 weeks.
Does Entocort suppress the immune system?
Entocort is a medication that contains the active ingredient budesonide, which belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are known to have immunosuppressive effects, meaning they can reduce the activity of the immune system.
How to pronounce Budesonide?
Budesonide is pronounced as “byoo - deh - suh - nide”
Can I Buy Entocort (Budesonide CR) Over the Counter?
No, you cannot buy Entocort (Budesonide CR) over the counter since it is a prescription medication. Prescriptions can only be written by licensed healthcare providers, such as physicians or nurse practitioners.