Drug Reference
Budesonide
Glucocorticoids
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoids
- Action class
- Corticosteroid
- Mechanism
- Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AirsupraBreynaBreztriEntocortEohiliaOrtikosPulmicortRhinocortSymbicortTarpeyoUceris
Available as
3 MG · Oral Capsule0.08 MG/ACTUAT0.16 MG/ACTUAT9 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet2 MG/ACTUAT · Rectal Foam0.032 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray6 MG · Extended Release Oral Capsule9 MG · Extended Release Oral Capsule0.05 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.2 MG · Powder0.1 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.5 MG/ML4 MG · Oral Capsule0.09 MG/ACTUAT0.2 MG/ML · Oral Suspension0.125 MG/ML0.25 MG/ML0.18 MG/ACTUAT · Powder0.09 MG/ACTUAT · Powder
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • itchy nose • sneezing
How to use / dosing
Directions Read insert (inside package) on how to: get a new bottle ready (primed) before first use prime bottle again if not used for two days use the spray clean the spray nozzle ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER adults and children 12 years of age and older once daily, spray 2 times into each nostril while sniffing gently once your allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day CHILDREN 6 TO UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Talk to your child’s doctor if your child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year children 6 to under 12 years of age an adult should supervise use once daily, spray 1 time into each nostril while sniffing gently if allergy symptoms do not improve, increase to 2 sprays in each nostril per day. Once allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day children under 6 years of age do not use do not use more than directed if you forget a dose, do not double the next dose do not spray into eyes or mouth if allergy symptoms do not improve after two weeks, stop using and talk to a doctor do not use for the common cold shake well before each use
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Do not use in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever you have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- BREZTRI (BUDESONIDE, GLYCOPYRROLATE, AND FORMOTEROL FUMARATE) AEROSOL, METERED [ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP]
- BUDESONIDE INHALATION SUSPENSION (BUDESONIDE) INHALANT [CIPLA USA INC.]
- BUDESONIDE AND FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE AEROSOL, METERED [TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]
- BUDESONIDE CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS [REMEDYREPACK INC.]
- BUDESONIDE SUSPENSION [AMERICAN HEALTH PACKAGING]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.