Budesonide Er Coupons & Prices

Looking for a budesonide ER coupon? Budesonide extended-release (the oral MMX tablet also sold under the brand Uceris) is a locally-acting oral corticosteroid used to bring active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis into remission. A generic version is available, which typically keeps the cash price lower than the brand, but what you actually pay can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you, and compare before you fill so you don't overpay.

What is budesonide ER and how does it work?

Budesonide ER is an extended-release oral tablet form of budesonide, a glucocorticoid (steroid) medicine. It is FDA-approved to induce remission in adults with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. The tablet uses a special MMX (multimatrix) extended-release delivery system so the medicine is released mainly in the colon, where the inflammation of ulcerative colitis occurs. It is usually taken as a 9 mg tablet once daily in the morning for up to 8 weeks, and the tablets are swallowed whole.

This oral tablet is a corticosteroid that works locally in the gut to calm inflammation. It is different from budesonide EC capsules (Entocort EC), which are used for Crohn's disease, and from other budesonide products used for asthma or allergies. This page is not medical advice; your provider decides which form and dose is right for you.

Budesonide ER cost and coupons without insurance

Budesonide ER is available as a generic, and generics are generally much less expensive than the brand-name Uceris. Even so, cash prices for the same generic can differ widely between pharmacies, which is exactly why comparing before you fill can make a real difference. Rx.com checks prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find a lower cash price near you, no insurance required. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and print or text yourself a free coupon.

If you prefer or are prescribed the brand-name product, the manufacturer offers a savings program. You can review current eligibility and terms on the official manufacturer page for Uceris (Salix); terms vary and are set by the manufacturer, not by Rx.com.

Alternatives and related medicines

Budesonide ER is one of several options for inflammatory bowel disease, and the right choice depends on your diagnosis and your provider's judgment. Related medicines people compare include:

• Uceris — the brand-name version of this same MMX oral tablet.
• Budesonide — the general budesonide listing, which covers multiple formulations.
• Entocort EC — budesonide EC capsules used for Crohn's disease, not ulcerative colitis.
• Mesalamine — a commonly used non-steroid anti-inflammatory for ulcerative colitis.
• Prednisone — a systemic corticosteroid sometimes used for flares.

Compare the cash price of each with your ZIP above. Only your prescriber can tell you which medicine fits your condition.

Safety and what to know

Budesonide ER has no boxed warning, but it is still a corticosteroid. With chronic or high-dose use it can cause steroid-related effects such as hypercorticism (Cushingoid features) and suppression of the adrenal (HPA) axis, so your provider may taper the dose and monitor you when switching from other systemic steroids. Because steroids can lower immune defenses, there is an increased risk of infection; avoid exposure to chickenpox and measles, and tell your provider about any active or past tuberculosis, or fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections. Other possible steroid effects include reduced bone density, glaucoma or cataracts, fluid retention, higher blood pressure, mood or behavior changes, and higher blood sugar.

Avoid grapefruit juice and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, which can raise budesonide levels in your body. Use extra caution if you have moderate to severe liver problems. This is a general summary, not medical advice; talk with your provider or pharmacist about your full health history and medicines before starting or stopping budesonide ER.