Why have I been prescribed CORTIMENT ® ?
You have been prescribed CORTIMENT ® as symptoms of your
ulcerative colitis (UC) have reappeared, also known as a fla re-up.
What are the symptoms of a flare-up?
Possible symptoms of a UC flare-up may include:
Frequent diarrhoea that m ay contain blood or pus
Urgent bowel movements
Abdominal cramping and pain
What is CORTIMENT ® ?
CORTIMENT ® is an oral topical steroid containing the medicinal p roduct
budesonide. It should be ta ken in addition to your current UC treatment,
to help get your symp toms back under control (also termed remission).
Always take your medication as instructed by your
doctor. Failing to do so means you may not receive
the full therapeutic benefits of the medication.