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Is Budesonide vegetarian?

Budesonide

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Budesonide is a synthetic corticosteroid medication sold under brand names such as Pulmicort, available as an inhaler, nebulization solution, pill, nasal spray, or rectal foam. It is used for long-term management of asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Also known as Pulmicort
INCI name Budesonide
CAS number 51333-22-3
EC number 257-139-7
CosIng ID 81010
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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