Steroids
You should not start a steroid treatment until you have discussed with your IBD Specialist Team
Oral Steroids
Prednisolone/Budesonide/Beclomethasone it is important to remember that these medicines are not recommended as long term treatment and in many cases are only needed when IBD symptoms will not respond to increasing your current therapy.
The current medical treatments for both Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis are designed to spare you from systemic steroids like Prednisolone and their potential side effects. Budesonide is a steroid which does not carry such a high risk of side effects.
What is the difference between oral Prednisolone and oral Budesonide?
Oral budesonides are steroids which target the site of inflammation in the bowel whereas prednisolone a systemic steroid is distributed throughout the whole body.
Please Note:
Your IBD Team will decide which type of steroid and dose is best to treat you and this will be discussed with you at the time your prescription is given to you.
Rectal Steroids
In some cases your flare may require help by using a rectal steroid preparation.
Please Note:
Your IBD Team will decide which type of steroid dose and duration is best to treat you and this will be discussed with you at the time your prescription is given to you.
