Budesonide is an oral corticosteroid with limited absorption and high level of first-pass metabolism, meaning that less quantities of steroid enter into the bloodstream.
Budesonide, also known as Entocort, available for oral use or as an enema.
Corticosteroid nasal sprays such as Nasonex (Mometasone furoate) and Rhinocort (Budesonide) can be used to relieve the symptoms of sinusitis, hay fever, allergic rhinitis and non-allergic (perennial) rhinitis.