API's
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
BP / USP / EP
C25H34O6
(RS)-11β,16α,17,21-Tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with butyraldehyde
51333-22-3
430.54 g/mol
Glucocorticoid / Corticosteroid
Anti-inflammatory / Anti-asthmatic / Local corticosteroid
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Freely soluble in chloroform and acetone; slightly soluble in ethanol; practically insoluble in water |
| Melting Point | 220–230 °C |
| pH | - |
Budesonide is a potent synthetic corticosteroid used for its strong anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive actions. It is widely prescribed for asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Due to its high first-pass metabolism, Budesonide provides strong local effects with minimal systemic exposure, making it safer than many other steroids.
Budesonide binds to glucocorticoid receptors and reduces inflammation by inhibiting cytokine production, suppressing inflammatory cell infiltration, decreasing airway hyperreactivity, and reducing mucous production.
| Attribute | Why Salius Pharma Is a Good Choice |
|---|---|
| Quality Certification | WHO GMP, ISO 9001:2015, FDA audited facilities |
| Affordability & Generic Access | Cost competitive generics for global supply |
| Export Experience | Proven track record of supplying globally |
When you order from Salius Pharma, you receive more than just a product — you receive a complete, professionally prepared package that meets international regulatory and quality expectations.
We ensure prompt and reliable shipping worldwide. Delivery times vary depending on destination, order volume, and regulatory requirements.
7 to 21 business days from dispatch, depending on your location.
Yes. Budesonide is a corticosteroid, not an anabolic steroid. It reduces inflammation in the airways, sinuses, or intestines. It does not build muscle or behave like performance-enhancing steroids.
When used at prescribed doses, especially as an inhaler or nasal spray, Budesonide is considered safe for long-term therapy. Its strong first-pass metabolism reduces the chance of systemic steroid side effects. However, long-term use should be monitored for adrenal suppression, growth in children, and eye changes such as cataracts or glaucoma.
Rinsing the mouth after inhalation helps prevent oral thrush, a common side effect caused by local steroid deposition.
It may be used alone (monotherapy), with bronchodilators such as formoterol in combination inhalers, or with immunomodulators for gastrointestinal diseases. Combination therapy often provides better symptom control.
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