AF touts Uceris over B which he has repeatedly criticized for the required 42 days of enemas. Guess what Uceris also requires 42 days of enemas and the first week it's twice a day so 7 more enemas than B and even more importantly its a steroid with some potentially serious side effects especially for a fetus in which case it could be leathel.


"Uceris (budesonide) rectal foam is a glucocorticosteroid indicated for the induction of remission in patients with active mild to moderate distal ulcerative colitis extending up to 40 cm from the anal verge. Common side effects of Uceris include:

Decreased blood cortisol
Adrenal insufficiency
Nausea
Insomnia
Sleep disorders
Acne
Depression
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
The recommended dosage of Uceris is 1 metered dose administered twice daily for 2 weeks followed by 1 metered dose administered once daily for 4 weeks. Uceris may interact with CYP3A4 Inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, grapefruit juice). Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Uceris is not recommended for use during pregnancy; it may harm a fetus. Uceris passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Our Uceris (budesonide) rectal foam Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects."