What is Entocort drug use?

ENTOCORT EC (BUDESONIDE) is a prescription medication (the only drug approved by FDA )used to treat mild to moderate Crohn’s disease affecting the ileum and/or ascending colon. Entocort EC drug works mainly in a part of the small intestine called the ileum and part of the large intestine called the ascending colon as, Crohn’s disease is commonly found in those areas.

Entocort works by decreasing inflammation (one of the problems in Crohn’s disease).As a type of corticosteroid, Entocort works by decreasing inflammation in the intestines. Entocort medication is only available by prescription and comes in the form of a capsule that is generally taken once a day in the morning.

Entocort steroid is specifically designed to be released in the intestine (not in the stomach). When Entocort is absorbed into the body the liver changes most of it into other compounds that do not have steroid side effects. Entocort EC mostly works when it comes in contact with the intestines and so it does not need to circulate throughout the body to work.

Entocort dosage should be determined by your healthcare provider and will vary depending on a number of factors like: the severity of Crohn’s disease in an patient, body weight and other medical conditions that the patient might have. Entocort dosage should not be adjusted unless the doctor specifically instructs to do so.

Entocort Strengths: Entocort EC capsules come in one strength — Entocort EC 3 mg.

Entocort  Generic Version :The generic version of Entocort is BUDESONIDE

Some general considerations for when and how you should take Entocort EC for optimum results are:

Entocort EC comes in the form of a capsule and should be taken by mouth once a day in the morning.
Entocort EC can be taken with food or on an empty stomach but if it seems to bother your stomach, try taking it with food.
Entocort EC capsules should be swallowed whole. You should not chew, crush, or open the capsules.
You should not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while you are taking Entocort EC
For Entocort EC to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed

Side effects are possible with Entocort EC usage but not everyone who takes the drug will have problems. It has been seen that most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less commonly known. Some of Entocort side effects include: Headaches, Respiratory infections and Nausea.

Entocort EC should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Entocort EC should be kept out of the reach of children

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