Bunide 3mg Capsule CR
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Product introduction
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It helps relieve pain and inflammation caused by the condition.
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR can be taken with or without food. To get the maximum benefit of the medicine, take it regularly and at a fixed time each day. Do not discontinue taking the medication without talking to your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms.
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR may cause some common side effects, such as mood changes or stomach upset. Taking Bunide 3mg Capsule CR can also make it harder for you to fight infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as fever or sore throat.
Uses of Bunide Capsule CR
Benefits of Bunide Capsule CR
In Treatment of Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Bunide 3mg Capsule CR relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking on treatment with this medicine to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Bunide Capsule CR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bunide
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Depression
- Joint pain
- Increased risk of infection
- Muscle pain
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle twitching
- Irritability
How to use Bunide Capsule CR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bunide 3mg Capsule CR may be taken with or without food.
How Bunide Capsule CR works
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause the inner surface of the large intestine (colon and rectum) to become ulcerated and inflamed (swollen), resulting in pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bunide 3mg Capsule CR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Bunide 3mg Capsule CR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Bunide 3mg Capsule CR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease as the data available in these patients is very limited.
Use of Bunide 3mg Capsule CR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease as the data available in these patients is very limited.
What if you forget to take Bunide Capsule CR?
If you miss a dose of Bunide 3mg Capsule CR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Swallow Bunide 3mg Capsule CR whole without crushing or chewing to ensure proper release of medicine from Bunide 3mg Capsule CR in the gut.
- Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady medicine level in your body.
- If you develop mouth ulcers or persistent stomach pain, report it to your doctor as these could be early signs of irritation.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any steroids or have had recent infections, as this may affect your dose.
- If you are scheduled for surgery or have been under stress, inform your doctor, as your body may need extra steroid support.
- Avoid high-fat meals right before taking Bunide 3mg Capsule CR, as they can delay how the medicine works in your gut.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
21- hydroxysteroids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Inhalational Corticosteroids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Bunide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Budesonide with Posaconazole. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as moon-face, flushing, increased bruising or acne and consult your doctor
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Budesonide before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Concomitant use may cause letha
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Budesonide before taking Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Concomitant use may cause lethal infections.
Do not consume Budesonide with Posaconazole. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as moon-face, flushing, increased bruising or acne and consult your doctor
Ceritinib may raise blood levels of Budesonide. Ceritinib may raise blood levels of Budesonide.
Do not consume Ceritinib with Budesonide. If concurrent use is essential, your docto
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Bunide Capsule CR for?
Irritable bow*
33%
Others
33%
Ulcerative co*
33%
*Irritable bowel syndrome, Ulcerative colitis
How much was the improvement?
Average
50%
Excellent
50%
What were the side-effects while using Bunide 3mg Capsule CR?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Bunide Capsule CR?
With food
33%
With or witho*
33%
Empty stomach
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Bunide 3mg Capsule CR on price
Average
78%
Not Expensive
22%
FAQs
Is Bunide 3mg Capsule CR effective?
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Bunide 3mg Capsule CR too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Does Bunide 3mg Capsule CR cause bone loss?
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR, being a steroid, tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Bunide 3mg Capsule CR in high doses and for a very long time. Take Bunide 3mg Capsule CR as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.
What if I forget to take a dose of Bunide 3mg Capsule CR?
If you forget a dose of Bunide 3mg Capsule CR, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Does Bunide 3mg Capsule CR weaken the immune system?
Bunide 3mg Capsule CR may weaken the immune system; however, it is more common in people who take Bunide 3mg Capsule CR orally (tablet or capsule).
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Address: Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, India
Country of origin: India
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