Budesonide is a potent glucocorticoid. This drug is most often used to treat inflammatory intestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in small animals. In humans, this drug is indicated for Crohn's disease.
Talk to your veterinarain if your pet is also taking erythromycin, cimetidine, ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, diltiazem, or oral antacids.
Do not open the capsules unless instructed by your veterinarian to do so. Do not crush or allow your pet to chew capsules.
Do not stop giving this drug without first speaking to your veterinarian.
Contact your veterinarian if your pet exhibits increased thirst or appetite.
Contact your veterinarian if you notice any changes is your pet's coat.
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This item is the compounded or customized form of budesonide. Other comparable alternative brand names of budesonide include Entocort and Entocord. Speak to your veterinarian for more information.
Order online today or please call or e-mail VetRxDirect's compounding pharmacist at 866-761-6578 or [email protected] if your veterinarian has prescribed any variation from the listed dose strengths or quantities of this compounded medication.
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Common Misspellings: budessimide