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How long until budesonide works for colitis?

4 min read
For patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis or microscopic colitis, budesonide is a targeted corticosteroid designed to reduce inflammation with fewer systemic side effects than traditional steroids. How long until budesonide works for colitis, however, depends heavily on the specific formulation and the affected area of the bowel, with initial symptom relief often beginning within a couple of weeks.