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Budesonide can be used to help treat Crohn's disease
When a patient suffers from Crohn's disease parts of the gut become inflamed. This causes pain, diarrhoea, ulcers and can block the gut or prevent absorption of nutrients from food. The cause of this inflammation is not fully understood. Patients with Crohn's disease will experience flare-ups when the symptoms are worse. They may then have few or no symptoms for a while until the next flare-up.
Budesonide reduces inflammation in the gut and therefore helps to relieve the symptoms of Crohn's disease.
Do NOT use if:
Before taking Budesonide make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:
· if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding
· if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine
· if you have suffered stress, trauma or had surgery or are about to have an operation
· if you have septicaemia, TB (tuberculosis), or have a family history of these conditions
· if you are suffering from any kind of infections including chicken pox, shingles or measles or have been in contact with anyone who has them
· if you suffer from high blood pressure, epilepsy or heart problems or have a family history of these conditions
· if you suffer from liver or kidney problems
· if you suffer from diabetes mellitus or glaucoma or have a family history of these conditions
· if you suffer from osteoporosis or if you are a woman who has gone through the menopause
· if you have been taking any other steroids
· if you suffer from psychoses or have a family history of mental problems
· if you suffer from myasthenia gravis (muscle weakening disease)
· if you suffer from peptic ulcer or any gastrointestinal disorder or have a history of these conditions
· if you have recently had a vaccination or are about to have one
· if you are taking any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal and complementary medicines
How to use :
· Take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
· Always read the manufacturer's information leaflet, if possible, before beginning treatment.
· Try to take this medicine at the same time each day to avoid missing any doses. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue taking it at the usual times. If it is nearly time for your next dose, leave out the missed dose, never take two doses at the same time to make up. If in doubt speak to your pharmacist or doctor.
· DO NOT stop taking Budesonide without speaking to your doctor first. Your doctor will want you to reduce your dose slowly before you stop.
· You must follow the printed instructions you have been given with your medication.
· Each dose of Budesonide must be taken half to one hour before food. If taking as a single dose take it before breakfast.
· Swallow the capsules whole, not chewed or crushed.
· Do not take indigestion remedies at the same time as Budesonide.
· Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else has taken an overdose of Budesonide contact your doctor or go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Always take the container with you, if possible, even if empty.
· This medicine is for you. Never give it to others even if their condition appears to be the
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