Budez CR 3 mg Capsule

Budez CR 3 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 3 mg of budesonide in each capsule. Budesonide is a corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation in the airways. This product is used in asthma care to help control symptoms and prevent flare-ups when taken as directed by a doctor. Because it is a higher-strength capsule, Budez CR 3 mg Capsule is intended for patients whose treatment plan specifically calls for this dose.

How it works: Budesonide in Budez CR 3 mg Capsule works by calming swelling and irritation inside the airways, which can make breathing easier over time. As a capsule form, it delivers the medicine in the prescribed oral dosage rather than as an inhaled spray, so it should be used exactly as directed.

Budez CR 3 mg Capsule is a higher-strength budesonide capsule, so it is not the same as lower-dose options and is not meant to be started casually. A doctor may choose this strength when a patient needs a larger anti-inflammatory dose to help control asthma symptoms or when stepping up therapy is appropriate.

• Asthma control
• Reducing airway inflammation
• Preventing asthma flare-ups
• Maintenance therapy when prescribed

• Take Budez CR 3 mg Capsule exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed regular daily use.
• Do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless a pharmacist or doctor tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Use it consistently even if you feel well, because it is meant for control rather than instant relief.

Each Budez CR 3 mg Capsule provides 3 mg of budesonide per capsule. How often you take it depends on your doctor’s plan; some patients may take it once daily, while others may be instructed differently based on symptom control and response. Do not exceed the amount your doctor prescribes, and do not change the number of capsules per day on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Budesonide may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Upper respiratory symptoms
• More noticeable steroid effects at higher daily exposure

• Use extra caution with Budez CR 3 mg Capsule if you have active infection, because corticosteroids can lower your body’s ability to fight infection.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, since budesonide exposure can be higher in some people with liver problems.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to, especially if you have been taking it regularly.
• If you are using other asthma medicines, make sure your doctor knows so your treatment plan can be adjusted safely.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while taking this capsule.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking Budez CR 3 mg Capsule.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding so the benefit and risk can be reviewed.

• Ketoconazole and other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
• Ritonavir or cobicistat-containing medicines
• Other systemic corticosteroids
• Some antifungal or antibiotic medicines that affect budesonide levels
• Live vaccines if your immune system is suppressed

Store Budez CR 3 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.