Budesonide

• Increased risk of infection
• Poor control of blood glucose
• Osteoporosis with long term use
• Cataracts or glaucoma with long term use

• Others: headache, respiratory infection, dizziness, fatigue

Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Sign of an allergic reaction e.g. rash, itching, swollen, trouble breathing.
• Signs of high blood sugar e.g. confusion, feeling sleepy, flushing or fruity breath
• Signs of high blood pressure e.g. bad headache or dizziness, eyesight changes
• Signs of bleeding
• Signs of infection e.g. fever, chills, bad sore throat, pain on passing urine
• Signs of hypercorticism e.g. acne, stretch marks on the skin, swollen ankles
• Signs of adrenal suppression e.g. severe ir prolonged fatigue, weakness, nausea

​Tell your doctor or pharmacist the medicines you are taking including vitamins and supplements.

Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions that you have. 

​Avoid grapefruit juice with budesonide.

​Administer without regard to meals.  Swallow whole, do not crush, chew or break, unless specifically instructed by your doctor.

​Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Note down missed doses and let your doctor know.