Eohilia dosage: Form, strength, how to take, and more
The active ingredient in Eohilia is budesonide. Eohilia belongs to a group of drugs called corticosteroids.
This article describes the dosage of Eohilia, as well as its strength and how to take it.
The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended for Eohilia. Be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you.
Eohilia is approved to treat eosinophilic esophagitis. The typical Eohilia dosage for adults with eosinophilic esophagitis is 2 mg taken twice per day for 12 weeks.
Always follow your prescribing doctor’s instructions. Notify them if you experience any side effects that may prevent you from taking your medication.
Eohilia is used to help treat eosinophilic esophagitis in children ages 11 years and older is the same as the dose for adults: 2 mg taken twice per day for 12 weeks.
For more information about Eohilia’s dosage for children, talk with your child’s doctor or a pharmacist.
Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you how to take Eohilia. Typically, recommendations for taking Eohilia include:
Note: Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking Eohilia. Grapefruit affects how well the body breaks down the medication, which may lead to high levels of the medication in your bloodstream and potentially dangerous side effects.
Eohilia is typically a short-term treatment of 12 weeks.
Do not take more Eohilia than your doctor prescribes, as this can lead to harmful effects.
Call your doctor right away if you think you’ve taken too much Eohilia. You can also call 800-222-1222 to reach America’s Poison Centers or use its online resource. But if you have severe symptoms, immediately call 911 (or your local emergency number) or go to the nearest emergency room.
Eohilia is a short-term corticosteroid treatment prescribed for eosinophilic esophagitis. The dosage of the drug is 2 mg taken twice per day, and your doctor may prescribe it for up to 12 weeks. Eohilia can be prescribed for adults and children ages 11 years and older.
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