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Budesonide vs Budesonide / Formoterol

Compare Budesonide and Budesonide / Formoterol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

BudesonideBudesonide / Formoterol
Drug classCorticosteroidCorticosteroid, beta2-Adrenergic Agonist
Used to treatInflammatory bowel diseases, Rhinitis, allergic, perennialAsthma, Bronchial spasm, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial
Generic priceFrom $0.50 each, about $14.93 for 30 (3 mg capsule (DR)); other forms from $0.68 per mL (0.5 mg/2 mL suspension)From $15.67 per gram (80-4.5)
Brand pricePulmicort: from $4.91 per mL (0.5 mg/2 mL respule)Symbicort: from $19.28 per gram (80-4.5 mcg inhaler)
Generic savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandGeneric costs about 19% less than the brand