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Budesonide

Budesonide Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 28, 2024

The average cost for 30 ampules of 0.5mg/2ml of Budesonide is $47.40 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 62.69% off the average retail price of $127.03.

capsuleCapsule

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

3mg

90 capsules

$39.54

$0.44

cartonCarton

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

30 ampules of 0.25mg/2ml

1 carton

$38.25

$38.25

30 ampules of 0.5mg/2ml

1 carton

$39.75

$39.75

30 ampules of 1mg/2ml

1 carton

$100.30

$100.30

5 ampules of 0.25mg/2ml

1 carton

$17.47

$17.47

5 ampules of 0.5mg/2ml

1 carton

$13.61

$13.61

5 ampules of 1mg/2ml

1 carton

$32.26

$32.26

2 canisters of foam of 2mg/actuation

1 carton

$206.45

$206.45

ampuleAmpule

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

0.25mg/2ml

30 ampules

$56.10

$1.87

0.5mg/2ml

30 ampules

$47.40

$1.58

1mg/2ml

30 ampules

$149.40

$4.98

nasal sprayNasal spray

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

8.6g of 32mcg

1 nasal spray

$10.54

$10.54

Typical dosage for Budesonide

  • Active, mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease:

    • Adults: The typical dose is 9 mg by mouth once a day in the morning for up to 8 weeks. You can repeat this 8-week course of treatment for recurring episodes of Crohn's disease.
    • Children ages 8 to 17 years who weigh more than 55 lbs: The typical dose is 9 mg by mouth once a day in the morning for up to 8 weeks, followed by 6 mg by mouth once a day in the morning for 2 weeks.
  • Maintenance of remission of Crohn's disease:

    • Adults: The typical dose is 6 mg by mouth once a day in the morning for up to 3 months. Then, follow your prescriber's instructions to safely lower your dose.

Your dose might differ if you have liver problems.

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