Entocort
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Entocort 3mg Capsules (Sustained-Release)
Budesonide Oral
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Generic equivalents for Entocort...
We also carry these generic equivalents of Entocort to help save you money.
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Budesonide Oral 3mg Capsules
Manufactured by Sun Pharma
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Entocort Prescription Drug Information
Budesonide (By mouth)
Budesonide (bue-DES-oh-nide)
Treats active Crohn's disease. Entocort is a steroid.
Brand Name(s):Entocort EC
There may be other brand names for Entocort.
When Entocort Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Entocort if you have had an allergic reaction to budesonide.
How to Use Entocort:
Capsule
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Entocort to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Swallow the capsule whole. Do not chew, crush, or open it.
- Entocort comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
If a dose of Entocort is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Entocort:
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Entocort:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using erythromycin (Ery-tab®), medicine to treat a fungal infection (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, Nizoral®, or Sporanox®), or medicine to treat HIV or AIDS (such as indinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, Crixivan®, Invirase®, or Norvir®).
- Tell your doctor if you are using a medicine that weakens your immune system, such as other steroids or cancer medicines.
- Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using Entocort.
Warnings While Using Entocort:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, stomach ulcers, tuberculosis, or a family history of diabetes or glaucoma.
- You may get infections more easily while using Entocort. Avoid people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor right away if you have been exposed to someone with chickenpox or measles.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.
- Do not stop using Entocort suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using Entocort. You may need to stop using Entocort several days before having surgery or medical tests.
Possible Side Effects While Using Entocort:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Rapid weight gain.
- Rounded face.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Unusual bruising.
- Unusual tiredness, weakness, or dizziness.
- Unusual weight gain.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Entocort, talk with your doctor:
- Headache.
- Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain or upset.
- New or increased acne.
- Runny nose, cough, sneezing, or congestion.
- Unusual hair growth.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Entocort, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
