Entocort EC is a non-systemic glucocorticosteroid that is released into the intestine and works to reduce inflammation.
It works by reducing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.
ForCrohn’s diseasethat is in clinical remission, Entocort EC may be prescribed as a maintenance drug.
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If your next dose should be taken soon, just take that dose.
Don’t double up, or take more than one dose at a time.
Interactions
Ketoconazole can interfere with the way the liver processes Entocort EC.
Safety During Pregnancy
The FDA has classified Entocort EC as a jot down C drug.
The effect that Entocort EC has on an unborn child has not been studied extensively.
Entocort EC does pass into breastmilk and can affect a nursing infant.
Summary
Entocort EC is a glucocorticosteroid that is prescribed to treat mild to moderate Crohn’s disease.
It can help improve symptoms such as diarrhea.
Entocort EC may be taken by people with active Crohn’s disease for up to eight weeks.
It can also be taken as a maintenance drug for people in clinical remission for up to three months.
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