Bunide 3 mg Capsule CR

Bunide 3 mg Capsule CR is a prescription capsule that contains 3 mg of budesonide in each capsule. Budesonide is a corticosteroid medicine used to reduce inflammation in the gut and help manage certain gastrointestinal conditions. Bunide 3 mg Capsule CR is used for bowel inflammation that needs a targeted steroid approach, as directed by a doctor. It is not a pain reliever and does not work instantly like an antacid.

How it works: Budesonide works by calming the immune response and lowering swelling and irritation in the intestines. In Bunide 3 mg Capsule CR, the capsule is designed to release the medicine in a way that helps it act where it is needed in the digestive tract.

The 3 mg strength is a higher-dose capsule, so it is meant for people whose doctor has decided they need a stronger budesonide dose rather than a lower-strength option. Bunide 3 mg Capsule CR may be chosen when a prescriber wants a specific capsule-based regimen for controlled-release delivery and a more targeted effect in the gut. Because this is a higher strength, it should not be started or adjusted on your own.

• Inflammatory bowel disease symptoms
• Crohn's disease-related intestinal inflammation
• Ulcerative colitis-related inflammation
• Other doctor-directed bowel inflammation conditions

• Swallow the Bunide 3 mg Capsule CR whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless a healthcare professional specifically instructs you to do so.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency your prescriber recommends; this capsule is not an over-the-counter product.
• You may be told to take it with or without food, depending on your treatment plan and GI symptoms.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless you were told to do so.

Each Bunide 3 mg Capsule CR contains 3 mg of budesonide per capsule. The exact schedule may vary by condition, but this strength is typically taken once daily or as prescribed by the doctor, and the maximum daily amount depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan. Do not change the dose on your own, because this is a higher-strength capsule and budesonide dosing should be individualized.

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
• Gas or bloating
• Mild dizziness
• Acne or mood changes (more likely with ongoing use of a higher steroid dose)

• Tell your doctor if you have active infection, tuberculosis, liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, cataracts, or osteoporosis.
• Because Bunide 3 mg Capsule CR is a corticosteroid, long-term or higher-dose use may affect immunity and blood sugar control.
• Avoid sudden stopping unless your doctor tells you to taper; steroid withdrawal can be dangerous.
• This capsule may interact with grapefruit products, so ask your prescriber whether you should avoid them.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens your stomach symptoms or other medicines you take.
• Do not take live vaccines without checking with your doctor while using budesonide.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, discuss the risks and benefits before taking this medicine.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, or ritonavir
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
• Other corticosteroids, including oral, inhaled, or injected steroids
• Immunosuppressants that can increase infection risk
• Live vaccines

Store Bunide 3 mg Capsule CR at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.