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Ortikos Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: budesonide extended-release capsules
- Brand Name: Ortikos
Ortikos (Budesonide Extended-release Capsules) side effects drug center
Ortikos Side Effects Center
What Is Ortikos?
Ortikos (budesonide) is a corticosteroid indicated for treatment of mild to moderate active Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or the ascending colon, in patients 8 years and older; and maintenance of clinical remission of mild to moderate Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or the ascending colon for up to 3 months in adults. Common side effects of Ortikos include:
- headache,
- respiratory infection,
- nausea,