Drug
Budesonide
Pronounced
"bue-DES-oh-nide"
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood count, bone density, eye exams, height/weight measurements) may be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
In adults, this medication can increase the risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) if used for a long time. Talk with your doctor about your risk, and about available treatments for osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include doing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. You may also need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements. To help prevent osteoporosis later in life, encourage children to exercise and eat a healthy diet (including calcium).
Storage
Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.