Entocort and Ortikos are used to treat mild to moderate Crohn's disease in adults and children at least 8 years old who weigh 55 pounds (25 kg) or more. These medicines are also used in adults for up to 3 months to keep symptoms from returning.

Uceris is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults.

Tarpeyo is used to lower levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria) in adults with a kidney disease called primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy.

Budesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use budesonide if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have or ever had:

• tuberculosis;
• any type of infection caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites especially chickenpox or measles;
• high blood pressure;
• a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicines);
• osteoporosis or low bone mineral density;
• a stomach ulcer;
• eczema;
• plan to have a surgery;
• any allergies;
• diabetes, cataracts, or glaucoma (in you or a family member); or
• liver disease.

Steroids can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you had within the past several weeks.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Do not use budesonide in a child to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

Use Entocort EC (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• increased adrenal gland hormones--hunger, weight gain, swelling, skin discoloration, slow wound healing, sweating, acne, increased body hair, tiredness, mood changes, muscle weakness, missed menstrual periods, sexual changes;
• decreased adrenal gland hormones--nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, feeling tired or light-headed, muscle or joint pain, skin discoloration, craving salty foods; or
• signs of infection--fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, bruising or bleeding.

Budesonide can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Common side effects may include:

• headache, dizziness;
• indigestion, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bloating, gas, constipation;
• feeling tired;
• high blood pressure;
• back pain, muscle cramps, joint pain;
• swelling of the face, lower legs, ankles, and feet;
• pain and burning when you urinate;
• acne;
• thicker or increased hair on your body and face;
• cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat; or
• decreased adrenal gland hormones.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Grapefruit may interact with budesonide and cause side effects. Avoid consuming grapefruit products.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using budesonide.