Uceris

Budesonide

Budesonide (BUD), sold under the brand name Pulmicort among others, is a medication of the corticosteroid type.[3] It is available as an inhaler, nebulization solution, pill, nasal spray, and rectal forms.[3][4] The inhaled form is used in the long-term management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[3][5][6] The nasal spray is used for allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps.&...

Before I started taking Humira I read so many messages about issues with the drug. I suspect the people who are unhappy are far more likely to post comments than those who are happy. I'm going to reverse that trend. 66 y/o diagnosed with UC in September 2013. Initial therapy with Lialda was very effective. A year later following a flare I was prescribed Uceris to get back into remission. It too was effective. Yet another year later and another flare neither of these drugs did the job. Tried Rowasa to no avail and started a Prednisone taper. My doctor suggested Humira and I resisted strongly having read all of the negative blogs. Finally I threw in the towel and said let's do it....I was miserable. Less then two weeks into therapy after the first four injections and I am 90% to r...

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NDC Database

Uceris 28 mg Rectal Aerosol, Foam by Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Package Codes: 65649-651-03 ## Active Ingredients: Budesonide

NDC Database

24 Hr Uceris 9 mg Extended Release Tablet by Santarus, Inc ## Markings: MX9 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68012-309-01, 68012-309-02, 68012-309-30 ## Active Ingredients: Budesonide (11.beta.,16.alpha.(s))