Who can take budesonide
Most adults aged 18 years and over can take all brands of budesonide tablets, capsules or granules.
Children aged 12 years and over can only take Budenofalk or Entocort capsules.
Who may not be able to take budesonide
Budesonide tablets, capsules and granules are not suitable for some people. To make sure they're safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take this medicine if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to budesonide or any other medicine
- have an infection
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or you're breastfeeding
- have recently been in contact with someone with shingles, chickenpox or measles
- have recently had, or are about to have, any vaccinations
- have liver problems
- have ever had tuberculosis (TB)
- have had mental health problems, such as depression or psychosis
- have high blood pressure (hypertension)
- have diabetes
- have glaucoma or cataracts
- have osteoporosis (weak bones)
- have ever had a stomach ulcer or ulcer in your gut