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Uceris 9 mg/1

budesonide · TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE · Santarus Inc.

No Recall History
Plain English

Uceris is a corticosteroid tablet taken by mouth to treat ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It works by reducing inflammation in the colon to help relieve symptoms.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Uceris
Generic Name
budesonide
NDC Code (Product)
68012-309
Manufacturer
Santarus Inc.
Strength
9 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA203634
Drug Class
Corticosteroid [EPC]
Marketing Start
01/14/2013

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

drug ineffective4,908 reports
off label use4,437 reports
dyspnoea4,428 reports
asthma3,523 reports
fatigue2,560 reports
condition aggravated2,431 reports
headache2,400 reports
diarrhoea2,380 reports
cough2,159 reports
pneumonia2,148 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uceris used for?

Uceris is a corticosteroid tablet taken by mouth to treat ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It works by reducing inflammation in the colon to help relieve symptoms.

Is Uceris a controlled substance?

Uceris is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Uceris?

The generic name for Uceris is budesonide. There are 12 other brand versions of budesonide.

What is the NDC code for Uceris 9 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Uceris 9 mg/1 is 68012-309, listed by Santarus Inc..