Budesonide
Pulmicort Respules, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Ortikos, Tarpeyo, Uceris, and generics; previously available as Rhinocort Allergy Nasal Spray and Entocort EC
Corticosteroid
| B/C | 2/? | No | Yes | No |
| Key |
- Nasal spray (generics; previously available as Rhinocort Allergy) [OTC]: 32 mCg/actuation (8.43 mL delivers 120 sprays); may contain disodium EDTA and polysorbate 80
- Nebulized inhalation suspension (Pulmicort Respules and generics): 0.25 mg/2 mL, 0.5 mg/2 mL, 1 mg/2 mL (30s); may contain disodium EDTA and polysorbate 80
- Oral breath-activated inhalation powder (Pulmicort Flexhaler): 90 mCg/metered dose (165 mg, delivers 60 doses), 180 mCg/metered dose (225 mg, delivers 120 doses); contains lactose
- Delayed or extended release capsule:
- Tarpeyo: 4 mg
- Ortikos: 6, 9 mg
- Enteric coated granules in a capsule (generics; previously available as Entocort EC): 3 mg
- Extended release tablet (Uceris and generics): 9 mg
- Rectal foam (Uceris): 2 mg per metered dose (33.4 g, delivers 14 doses; 2 canisters per kit)
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Citation
Hughes, Helen K., and Lauren K. Kahl, editors. "Budesonide." Harriet Lane Handbook, 23rd ed., Elsevier, 2024. Harriet Lane, www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309697/all/Budesonide.
Budesonide. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, eds. Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309697/all/Budesonide. Accessed November 1, 2026.
Budesonide. (2024). In Hughes, H. K., & Kahl, L. K. (Eds.), Harriet Lane Handbook (23rd ed.). Elsevier. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309697/all/Budesonide
Budesonide [Internet]. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, eds. Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. [cited 2026 November 01]. Available from: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309697/all/Budesonide.
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