Eohilia Budesonide 2 mg/10mL Suspension — NDC 64764-105-60 (Billing 64764-0105-60)
This is a package of Eohilia Budesonide 2 mg/10mL Suspension from TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC., marketed since Feb 2024 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $3.29 per mL (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.
NDC database record
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- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
- Code segments
- 64764 labeler · 105 product · 60 package
- Package marketed since
- Feb 9, 2024
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 6476410560 0
- Medicaid fills, this package
- 3,516 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Other active recalls for Budesonide (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 085727
- GCN: 55273
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 22100012001820
- HICL (First Databank): 006545
- AHFS class code: 68:04.00.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 2675280
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Corticosteroid class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Budesonide oral suspension is used to treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE; a condition that involves high levels of blood cells in the esophagus [tube that connects the mouth to the stomach] that may damage tissues of the esophagus) in adults and children 11 years of age or older. Budesonide is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the esophagus of people who have EoE.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It calms inflammation. Depending on the product, that means asthma, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, eosinophilic esophagitis or IgA nephropathy. Your product was chosen for yo...
- No. It is for long-term control, not quick relief. If your asthma gets worse and your usual rescue medicine doesn’t help, contact your doctor right away.
- Can I use my budesonide inhaler or nebulizer for a sudden asthma attack?
- Rinse your mouth with water after each use and don’t swallow it. This lowers the chance of a yeast infection (thrush). Tell us if you notice white patches or soreness.
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Supplement & herbal interactions
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Budesonide may be associated with lower levels of 8 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $3.287 | $1,972.32 / 600 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $3.17 | $1,904.52 / 600 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $3.22 | $1,931.04 / 600 ml |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Oct 7, 2026
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64764-0105-00 64764-105-00 | 10 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 POUCH | — | — | 2024-02-09 | — | Active |
| 64764-0105-60 You're viewing this Main listing | 60 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 POUCH | $3.29 / mL | $1,972.31 | 2024-02-09 | — | Active |
In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 100% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Eohilia Budesonide 2 mg/10mL Suspension?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Eohilia 2 mg/10mLthis 64764-0105-60 | TAKEDA | 60 pouches | $3.287 | — | Availability likely | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Oct 7, 2026
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.
Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.
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- Patent
- Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
- Substance patent
- Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
- Formulation (product) patent
- Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
- Method-of-use patent
- A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
- Skinny label
- A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
- Exclusivity
- FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
- Paragraph IV
- A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
- RLD / RS
- Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
- TE / AB rating
- FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
- LOE (loss of exclusivity)
- The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.
Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.
| Patent | Type | Use code | Expires |
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| US 9119863 ↗ | Method of use | U-3820 | Nov 9, 2026 |
| US 8975243 ↗ | Method of use | U-3820 | Nov 9, 2026 |
| US 8497258 ↗ | Method of use | U-3820 | Nov 9, 2026 |
| US 8324192 ↗ | Method of use | U-3820 | Aug 3, 2029 |
| US 11564934 ↗ | Method of use | U-3820 | Jan 10, 2039 |
| US 11357859 ↗ | Method of use | U-3820 | Nov 12, 2028 |
| US 11197822 ↗ | Drug product | — | Nov 9, 2026 |
| US 11413296 ↗ | Drug product | — | Nov 9, 2026 |
| US 10293052 ↗ | Drug product | — | Nov 22, 2028 |
| US 11260064 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jan 10, 2039 |
| US 8679545 ↗ | Drug product | — | Nov 9, 2026 |
| US 9050368 ↗ | Drug product | — | Aug 1, 2029 |
| Code | What it grants | Expires |
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| NP | New Product | Feb 9, 2027 |
| ODE-466 | Orphan Drug Exclusivity (7-year) | Feb 9, 2031 |
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Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Budesonide inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.
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Acesulfame potassium is an artificial sweetener that tastes about 200 times sweeter than sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories or affecting blood sugar.
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A natural extract from licorice root, ammonium glycyrrhizate is used as a flavoring agent and sweetener in medicines. It may also help soothe irritated tissues in the mouth or throat.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a white crystalline powder. It serves as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of other ingredients and may also function as a preservative in the formulation.
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A natural flavoring derived from cherry fruit that gives the medicine its cherry taste. It helps mask bitter drug flavors and makes the medication more pleasant to take.
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A simple sugar derived from corn or other sources. It acts as a filler to give the medicine bulk and volume, and as a sweetener to improve taste in oral medications.
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Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
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Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
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Sodium ascorbate is a salt form of vitamin C. It serves as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of other ingredients and as a pH buffer to maintain stable acidity in the medicine.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
16 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
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ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
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Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EOHILIA ™ is indicated for 12 weeks of treatment in adult and pediatric patients 11 years of age and older with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Limitations of Use EOHILIA has not been shown to be safe and effective for the treatment of EoE for longer than 12 weeks [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Clinical Studies (14) ]. EOHILIA is a corticosteroid indicated for 12 weeks of treatment in adult and pediatric patients 11 years of age and older with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).
( 1 ) Limitations of Use EOHILIA has not been shown to be safe and effective for the treatment of EoE for longer than 12 weeks. ( 1 , 2.1 , 14 )
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dosage : 2 mg orally twice daily for 12 weeks. ( 2.1 ) See full prescribing information for preparation and important administration instructions. ( 2.2 )
2.1Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage is 2 mg orally twice daily for 12 weeks.
2.2Preparation and Important Administration Instructions Do NOT take EOHILIA with food or liquid at the time of ingestion. Wait for at least 30 minutes to eat or drink after taking EOHILIA. Administer EOHILIA as follows: Do NOT mix EOHILIA with food or liquid.
Shake the EOHILIA packet for at least 10 seconds prior to opening . Squeeze the packet from the bottom to the top directly into the mouth. Repeat 2 to 3 times until the EOHILIA packet is empty .
Swallow all the EOHILIA suspension. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after taking EOHILIA. After 30 minutes, rinse mouth with water and spit out the contents without swallowing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice for the duration of therapy with EOHILIA [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] .
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Oral suspension: 2 mg/10 mL unit-dose packets of a white to yellow viscous suspension with cherry flavoring. Oral suspension: 2 mg/10 mL unit-dose packets. ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS EOHILIA is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to budesonide. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred with oral budesonide products [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Hypersensitivity to budesonide. ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypercorticism and Adrenal Axis Suppression : May occur with treatment; monitor for signs and symptoms and consider reducing the dosage. ( 5.1 , 8.6 ) Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection : Increased risk of viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and helminthic infections, including potentially fatal varicella and measles infection. Monitor patients for new or worsening localized or systemic infection, including oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis and consider drug discontinuation.
Avoid use in patients with fungal infections, Strongyloides infestation, cerebral malaria, and ocular herpes simplex. Screen for hepatitis B infection. ( 5.2 ) Erosive Esophagitis : Advise patients or caregivers to report new or worsening signs or symptoms of erosive esophagitis; consider endoscopic evaluation as appropriate.
( 5.3 ) Effect on Growth : Use of corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth velocity in pediatric patients; monitor growth during treatment. ( 5.4 ) Symptoms of Steroid Withdrawal in Patients Transferred from Other Systemic Corticosteroids : Taper slowly from corticosteroids with high systemic effects; monitor for withdrawal symptoms and unmasking of allergies (rhinitis, eczema). ( 5.5 ) Other Corticosteroid Effects : Monitor patients with concomitant conditions where corticosteroids may have unwanted effects (e.g., hypertension, diabetes mellitus).
( 5.6 ) Kaposi’s Sarcoma : Reported to occur in patients receiving corticosteroid therapy, most often for chronic conditions. ( 5.7 )
5.1Hypercorticism and Adrenal Axis Suppression Systemic effects such as hypercorticism and adrenal axis suppression may occur with use of corticosteroids, including EOHILIA. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hypercorticism and adrenal axis suppression and consider reducing the dosage of EOHILIA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. Patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B and C, respectively) could be at an increased risk of hypercorticism and adrenal axis suppression due to an increased systemic exposure of oral budesonide.
Use is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) and monitoring for signs and/or symptoms of hypercorticism is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Corticosteroids, including EOHILIA, can reduce the response of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis to stress. In situations where patients are subject to trauma, surgery, infection, or other stress situations, supplementation with a systemic corticosteroid is recommended.
5.2Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection Corticosteroids, including EOHILIA, suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infection with any pathogen, including viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, or helminthic pathogens. Corticosteroids can: Reduce resistance to new infections Exacerbate existing infections Increase the risk of disseminated infections Increase the risk of reactivation or exacerbation of latent infections Mask some signs of infection Corticosteroid-associated infections can be mild but can be severe and at times fatal.
The rate of infectious complications increases with increasing corticosteroid dosages. Monitor patients for the development of infection and consider discontinuation of EOHILIA if the patient develops an infection while on treatment. Tuberculosis If corticosteroids are used in patients with latent tuberculosis or tuberculin reactivity, reactivation of tuberculosis may occur.
Closely monitor such patients for reactivation while receiving EOHILIA. Varicella Zoster and Measles Viral Infections Varicella and measles can have a serious or even fatal course in non-immune pediatric and adult patients taking corticosteroids. In corticosteroid-treated patients who have not had these diseases or are non-… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Hypercorticism and adrenal axis suppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Immunosuppression and increased risk of infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Erosive esophagitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Effect on growth [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Symptoms of steroid withdrawal in those patients transferred from other systemic corticosteroids [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Other corticosteroid effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Kaposi’s sarcoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥2%) are: respiratory tract infection, gastrointestinal mucosal candidiasis, headache, gastroenteritis, throat irritation, adrenal suppression, and erosive esophagitis.
( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. at 1-877-TAKEDA-7 (1-877-825-3327) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of EOHILIA in 410 adults and pediatric subjects 11 years of age and older with EoE was evaluated in two 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies (Study 1 and Study 2). In these studies, 263 subjects received EOHILIA [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .
Common Adverse Reactions The most common adverse reactions reported in Study 1 are shown in Table 1. Table 1: Common Adverse Reactions reported in at least 2% of subjects in the EOHILIA group and at a rate greater than placebo. in Adult and Pediatric Subjects 11 Years of Age and Older with EoE in Study 1 ADVERSE REACTIONS EOHILIA 2 mg Twice Daily N = 213 Placebo N = 105 Respiratory tract infection includes acute sinusitis, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, respiratory tract infection, respiratory tract infection viral, upper respiratory tract infection, viral upper respiratory tract infection, rhinitis 13% 11% Gastrointestinal mucosal candidiasis includes esophageal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, oral candidiasis 8% 2% Headache includes headache, migraine 5% 2% Gastroenteritis 3% 1% Throat irritation includes throat irritation, oropharyngeal pain 3% 2% Adrenal suppression includes adrenal suppression, adrenal insufficiency 2% 0 Erosive esophagitis includes esophagitis only where erosions were present at the esophagogastroduodenoscopy conducted after 12 weeks of treatment 2% 0 Specific Adverse Reactions Erosive Esophagitis Erosive esophagitis occurred in 4/213 (2%) of EOHILIA-treated subjects in Study 1.
These subjects had no erosions present at the baseline esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). At EGD after 12 weeks of treatment with EOHILIA, 2 subjects had Los Angeles (LA) classification grade A, 1 subject had LA grade B, and 1 subject had LA grade C erosive esophagitis. All but one of the four subjects developed erosive esophagitis while receiving concomitant therapy with a PPI.
No cases of erosive esophagitis were reported in Study 2 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Less Common Adverse Reactions Adverse reactions reported in less than 2% of subjects treated with EOHILIA and at a greater rate than placebo in Study 1 are listed below: Cardiac disorders: Palpitations Gastrointestinal disorders: Dry mouth, dyspepsia, erosive duodenitis, gastrointestinal motility disorder, esophageal food impaction, palatal swelling General disorders and administration site conditions: Fatigue, feeling abnormal Infections and infestations: Fungal skin infection, paronychia, pneumonia, sepsis, bronchitis Investigations: Transaminases increased, hyperkalemia Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Dyslipidemia Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Arthralgia… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP3A4 Inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, grapefruit juice): Can increase systemic budesonide concentrations. Avoid concomitant use. ( 2.2 , 7.1 )
7.1CYP3A4 Inhibitors Budesonide is a substrate for CYP3A4. Concomitant use of budesonide with CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir, erythromycin, cyclosporine, grapefruit juice) can increase systemic budesonide concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid concomitant use of CYP3A4 inhibitors, including grapefruit juice, with EOHILIA [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] .
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy : Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm. ( 8.1 ) Hepatic Impairment: Use is not recommended in severe hepatic impairment. Monitor patients with moderate hepatic impairment for signs and/or symptoms of hypercorticism. ( 5.1 , 8.6 )
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary The available data from published case series, epidemiological studies, and reviews with oral budesonide use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal outcomes. Infants exposed to in-utero corticosteroids, including EOHILIA, are at risk for hypoadrenalism (see Clinical Considerations ) . In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneous administration of budesonide during organogenesis in pregnant rats (at doses up to approximately 1.2 times the maximum recommended human dose, based on body surface area [BSA]) or pregnant rabbits (at doses approximately 0.14 times the maximum recommended human dose, based on body surface area [BSA]) resulted in increased fetal loss, decreased pup weights, and skeletal abnormalities.
Maternal toxicity was observed in both rats and rabbits at these dose levels (see Data ) . Based on animal data, advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown.
All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Hypoadrenalism may occur in infants born of mothers receiving corticosteroids during pregnancy.
Infants should be carefully observed for signs of hypoadrenalism, such as poor feeding, irritability, weakness, and vomiting, and managed accordingly [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Data Animal Data Budesonide was teratogenic and embryolethal in rabbits and rats. In an embryo-fetal development study in pregnant rats dosed subcutaneously with budesonide during the period of organogenesis from gestation days 6-15, there were effects on fetal development and survival at subcutaneous doses up to approximately 500 mcg/kg/day in rats (approximately 1.2 times the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD], based on body surface area [BSA]).
In an embryo-fetal development study in pregnant rabbits dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation days 6-18, there was an increase in maternal abortion, and effects on fetal development and reduction in litter weights at subcutaneous doses up to approximately 25 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.14 times the MRHD, based on BSA). Maternal toxicity, including reduction in body weight gain, was observed at subcutaneous doses of 5 mcg/kg in rabbits (approximately 0.03 times the MRHD, based on BSA) and 500 mcg/kg in rats (approximately 1.2 times the MRHD, based on BSA).
In a peri- and post-natal development study, rats dosed subcutaneously with budesonide during the period of Day 15 post coitum to Day 21 postpartum, budesonide had no effects on delivery but did have an effect on growth and development of offspring. In addition, offspring survival was reduced and surviving offspring had decreased mean body weights at birth and during lactation at exposures 0.05 times the MRHD (on a mg/m 2 basis at maternal subcutaneous doses of 20 mcg/kg/day and higher). These findings occurred in the presence of maternal toxicity.
8.2Lactation Risk Summary Lactation studies have not been conducted with oral budesonide, including EOHILIA, and no information is available on the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant or the effects of the drug on milk production. One published study reported that budesonide is present in human milk following maternal inhalation of budesonide (see Data ) . The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary The available data from published case series, epidemiological studies, and reviews with oral budesonide use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal outcomes. Infants exposed to in-utero corticosteroids, including EOHILIA, are at risk for hypoadrenalism (see Clinical Considerations ) . In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneous administration of budesonide during organogenesis in pregnant rats (at doses up to approximately 1.2 times the maximum recommended human dose, based on body surface area [BSA]) or pregnant rabbits (at doses approximately 0.14 times the maximum recommended human dose, based on body surface area [BSA]) resulted in increased fetal loss, decreased pup weights, and skeletal abnormalities.
Maternal toxicity was observed in both rats and rabbits at these dose levels (see Data ) . Based on animal data, advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown.
All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Hypoadrenalism may occur in infants born of mothers receiving corticosteroids during pregnancy.
Infants should be carefully observed for signs of hypoadrenalism, such as poor feeding, irritability, weakness, and vomiting, and managed accordingly [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Data Animal Data Budesonide was teratogenic and embryolethal in rabbits and rats. In an embryo-fetal development study in pregnant rats dosed subcutaneously with budesonide during the period of organogenesis from gestation days 6-15, there were effects on fetal development and survival at subcutaneous doses up to approximately 500 mcg/kg/day in rats (approximately 1.2 times the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD], based on body surface area [BSA]).
In an embryo-fetal development study in pregnant rabbits dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation days 6-18, there was an increase in maternal abortion, and effects on fetal development and reduction in litter weights at subcutaneous doses up to approximately 25 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.14 times the MRHD, based on BSA). Maternal toxicity, including reduction in body weight gain, was observed at subcutaneous doses of 5 mcg/kg in rabbits (approximately 0.03 times the MRHD, based on BSA) and 500 mcg/kg in rats (approximately 1.2 times the MRHD, based on BSA).
In a peri- and post-natal development study, rats dosed subcutaneously with budesonide during the period of Day 15 post coitum to Day 21 postpartum, budesonide had no effects on delivery but did have an effect on growth and development of offspring. In addition, offspring survival was reduced and surviving offspring had decreased mean body weights at birth and during lactation at exposures 0.05 times the MRHD (on a mg/m 2 basis at maternal subcutaneous doses of 20 mcg/kg/day and higher). These findings occurred in the presence of maternal toxicity.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of EOHILIA for 12 weeks of treatment for EoE have been established in pediatric patients 11 years of age and older. Use of EOHILIA for this indication is supported by adequate and well controlled studies in adults and pediatric subjects 11 years of age and older (Studies 1 and 2) with pharmacokinetic data in pediatric subjects aged 11 to 17 years of age. In Studies 1 and 2, the safety of EOHILIA in pediatric subjects 11 to 17 years of age was similar to the safety profile in adults [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Clinical Studies (14) ] .
Systemic effects such as hypercorticism and adrenal axis suppression may occur with use of corticosteroids, including EOHILIA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Use of corticosteroids may cause a reduction of growth velocity in pediatric patients. Monitor the growth of pediatric patients on EOHILIA.
The recommended duration of treatment with EOHILIA is 12 weeks [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . The safety and effectiveness of EOHILIA in pediatric patients less than 11 years of age have not been established. Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data In a juvenile rat study, budesonide was administered orally at doses of 0.05, 0.2, 0.6, and 1.5 mg/kg/day starting on postnatal day (PND) 22 for 91 consecutive days.
All of the effects noted were associated with the pharmacology of the drug and manifested in a dose related manner, typical of corticosteroids. These included decreased body weight gain, adrenal atrophy, and effects on bone (decreased cellularity and bone length) and lymphoid tissues (decreased cellularity). The no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) in juvenile rats was determined to be the 0.05 mg/kg/day.
Plasma exposure (AUC) in rats at the NOAEL (0.05 mg/kg/day) was lower (approximately 0.8 times) than that in pediatric subjects (11 years to 17 years of age) at the MRHD. In a juvenile toxicity study in dogs, budesonide was orally administered at doses of 0.05, 0.2, and 0.6 mg/kg/day (starting at approximately 7 weeks of age) for 91 consecutive days. The observations were dose-related and consistent with corticosteroid treatment.
The effects included decreased body weight gain, distended abdomen and swelling associated with inguinal hernias, lymphocytic and leukocytic changes, adrenal atrophy, depletion in lymphoid organs (lymph nodes, spleen, thymus), and effects on skeletal development (decreased cellularity in bone marrow, bone growth, and skeletal muscle atrophy). The incidence and severity of the majority of the pharmacologically mediated effects decreased or resolved completely following the recovery period. A NOAEL could not be defined in juvenile dogs.
Plasma exposure (AUC) at the lowest dose tested (0.05 mg/kg/day) was lower (approximately 0.4 times) than that in pediatric subjects (11 years to 17 years of age) at the MRHD.
🧓 Geriatric Use ▾
8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of EOHILIA did not include sufficient numbers of subjects 65 years of age and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult subjects. In general, EOHILIA should be used with caution due to the potential for decreased hepatic function [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
🆘 Overdosage ▾
10 OVERDOSAGE Treatment of acute overdosage consists of immediate gastric lavage or emesis followed by supportive and symptomatic therapy. Use of corticosteroids, such as EOHILIA, at excessive doses or for prolonged periods, increases the risk of systemic corticosteroid effects such as hypercorticism and adrenal axis suppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid and has a high glucocorticoid effect and a weak mineralocorticoid effect, and the affinity of budesonide to glucocorticoid receptors, which reflects the intrinsic potency of the drug, is about 200-fold that of cortisol and 15-fold that of prednisolone. The precise mechanism of corticosteroid actions on inflammation in EoE is not known. Inflammation is an important component in the pathogenesis of EoE.
Corticosteroids have a wide range of inhibitory activities against multiple cell types (e.g., mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes) and mediators (e.g., histamine, eicosanoids, leukocytes and cytokines) involved in allergic inflammation.
12.2Pharmacodynamics In Study 1, blood samples to detect cortisol levels (stimulated and unstimulated) were collected in the morning for all subjects [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . At baseline, 4% of EOHILIA-treated subjects and 5% of placebo-treated subjects had abnormal peak adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-stimulated serum cortisol values, with abnormal defined as ≤18 mcg/dL. After 12 weeks of treatment, 9% of EOHILIA-treated subjects and 3% of placebo-treated subjects had abnormal peak ACTH-stimulated serum cortisol values [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
12.3Pharmacokinetics Budesonide geometric mean (%CV) maximum plasma concentration (C max ) was 915 (59) pg/mL and area under the time concentration curve at 12 hours (AUC 0-12h ) was 5071 (58) pg•h/mL after repeated oral administration of EOHILIA 2 mg twice daily in adult subjects with EoE. Based on population pharmacokinetic analysis, there was no difference in pharmacokinetics between healthy adults and adult subjects with EoE. Absorption The median (range) time to reach budesonide peak plasma concentration (t max ) was 2 hours (range 0.5 to 4 hours) after oral administration of EOHILIA 2 mg twice daily in adult subjects with EoE.
Following repeated (twice daily) oral administration of EOHILIA, the systemic exposure of budesonide was increased dose proportionally in the dose range of 0.5 to 2 mg (0.25 times the recommended dose and up to the recommended dose). The oral bioavailability of budesonide in healthy subjects is estimated to be 14% under fasting state. Effect of Food A high-fat, high-calorie meal (800-1000 calories and approximately 50% fat) administered to healthy subjects increased the AUC of budesonide by 26% and decreased the C max by 13% following a single dose of EOHILIA compared to fasting conditions.
Median time to reach peak plasma concentration was delayed approximately 1 hour with the intake of a high-fat, high-calorie meal. The increase in systemic exposure of budesonide due to food effect is not expected to be clinically meaningful. Distribution The mean volume of distribution (V ss /F) of budesonide is 1886 L after repeated oral administration of EOHILIA.
Plasma protein binding was estimated to be 85% to 90% in the concentration range 0.43 to 99.02 ng/mL. The erythrocyte/plasma partition ratio at clinically relevant concentrations was about 0.8. Elimination Budesonide has a high plasma clearance, 0.9 to
1.8L/min approaching the estimated liver blood flow, suggesting that budesonide is a high hepatic clearance drug. The mean plasma elimination half-life (t 1/2 ) of budesonide after administration of EOHILIA was 3.3 hours. Metabolism Following oral absorption, budesonide is subject to high first pass metabolism (80% to 90%).
In vitro , budesonide is biotransformed, mainly by CYP3A4, to its 2 major metabolites, 6beta-hydroxy budesonide and 16alpha-hydroxy prednisolone. The corticosteroid activity of these metabolites was negligible (less than1/100) in relation to that of the parent compound. Excretion Budesonide is excreted in urine and feces in the form of metabolites.
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🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
12.1Mechanism of Action Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid and has a high glucocorticoid effect and a weak mineralocorticoid effect, and the affinity of budesonide to glucocorticoid receptors, which reflects the intrinsic potency of the drug, is about 200-fold that of cortisol and 15-fold that of prednisolone. The precise mechanism of corticosteroid actions on inflammation in EoE is not known. Inflammation is an important component in the pathogenesis of EoE.
Corticosteroids have a wide range of inhibitory activities against multiple cell types (e.g., mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes) and mediators (e.g., histamine, eicosanoids, leukocytes and cytokines) involved in allergic inflammation.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING EOHILIA (budesonide oral suspension) 2 mg/10 mL is a white to yellow viscous suspension with cherry flavoring supplied in child-resistant unit-dose packets. EOHILIA is supplied in a carton containing 60 unit-dose packets (NDC 64764-105-60). Store refrigerated or at controlled room temperature at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). Excursions up to 30°C (86°F) are acceptable. Do NOT freeze.
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION EOHILIA (budesonide oral suspension) contains budesonide, a synthetic corticosteroid. Budesonide is designated chemically as (RS)-11β, 16α, 17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with butyraldehyde. Budesonide is a mixture of two epimers (22 R and 22 S ).
The empirical formula of budesonide is C 25 H 34 O 6 and its molecular weight is 430.53. Its structural formula is: Budesonide is a white or almost-white, crystalline powder that is freely soluble in chloroform, sparingly soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water and heptane. EOHILIA (budesonide oral suspension) is a white to yellow, thixotropic, viscous suspension.
Each 10 mL of EOHILIA contains 2 mg of budesonide. The oral suspension contains the following inactive ingredients: acesulfame potassium, ascorbic acid, Avicel ® RC-591, cherry flavor, citric acid, dextrose, disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), glycerin, Magnasweet ® 110, maltodextrin, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, sodium ascorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, and purified water. Excipients contain no ingredient made from a gluten-containing grain (wheat, barley, or rye).
Chemical Structure
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling ( Patient Information and Instructions for Use ). Hypercorticism and Adrenal Axis Suppression Advise the patient or caregiver that EOHILIA may cause hypercorticism and adrenal axis suppression and to report any signs or symptoms to their healthcare provider (e.g., acne, bruise easily, ankle swelling, thicker body hair and facial hair, pink or purple stretch marks, a fatty pad or hump between the shoulders, tiredness, weakness, nausea and vomiting, low blood pressure) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection Advise patients or caregivers to inform their healthcare provider if they develop a new or worsening infection and to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they are exposed to varicella or measles [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Inform the patient or caregiver that localized infections with Candida albicans may occur in the mouth, throat, and esophagus. Instruct patients to rinse the mouth with water 30 minutes after administration of EOHILIA and to spit out the contents without swallowing.
Advise the patient or caregiver to contact the healthcare provider if the patient experiences signs or symptoms of oropharyngeal or esophageal candidiasis [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Erosive Esophagitis Advise patients or caregivers to report new onset or worsening signs or symptoms of erosive esophagitis (e.g., heartburn, chest pain, trouble swallowing) to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Effect on Growth Advise patients or caregivers that corticosteroids can affect growth in pediatric patients and to report concerns regarding growth while taking EOHILIA to the healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .
Symptoms of Steroid Withdrawal in Patients Transferred from Other Systemic Corticosteroids If transferring to EOHILIA from corticosteroid treatment with high systemic effects, advise the patient or caregiver to follow a taper schedule for systemic corticosteroids, as instructed by the healthcare provider. Advise patients or caregivers that replacement of other systemic corticosteroids with EOHILIA may unmask allergies (e.g., rhinitis and eczema), which were previously controlled by the other drug [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] .
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Advise patients or caregivers that Kaposi’s sarcoma has been reported in patients receiving corticosteroids for chronic conditions and to inform their healthcare provider if they experience signs or symptoms of Kaposi’s sarcoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Pregnancy Advise female patients that EOHILIA may cause fetal harm and to inform their healthcare provider with a known or suspected pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Administration Advise patients: Do NOT take EOHILIA with food or liquid at the time of ingestion.
Wait for at least 30 minutes to eat or drink after taking EOHILIA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Administer EOHILIA as follows: Do NOT mix EOHILIA with food or liquid. Shake EOHILIA packet for at least 10 seconds prior to opening.
Squeeze the packet from the bottom to the top directly into the mouth. Repeat 2 to 3 times until the EOHILIA packet is empty. Swallow all the EOHILIA suspension.
Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after taking EOHILIA. After 30 minutes, rinse mouth with water and spit out the contents without swallowing [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice for the duration of EOHILIA therapy [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] .
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🧬 Pharmacokinetics ▾
12.3Pharmacokinetics Budesonide geometric mean (%CV) maximum plasma concentration (C max ) was 915 (59) pg/mL and area under the time concentration curve at 12 hours (AUC 0-12h ) was 5071 (58) pg•h/mL after repeated oral administration of EOHILIA 2 mg twice daily in adult subjects with EoE. Based on population pharmacokinetic analysis, there was no difference in pharmacokinetics between healthy adults and adult subjects with EoE. Absorption The median (range) time to reach budesonide peak plasma concentration (t max ) was 2 hours (range 0.5 to 4 hours) after oral administration of EOHILIA 2 mg twice daily in adult subjects with EoE.
Following repeated (twice daily) oral administration of EOHILIA, the systemic exposure of budesonide was increased dose proportionally in the dose range of 0.5 to 2 mg (0.25 times the recommended dose and up to the recommended dose). The oral bioavailability of budesonide in healthy subjects is estimated to be 14% under fasting state. Effect of Food A high-fat, high-calorie meal (800-1000 calories and approximately 50% fat) administered to healthy subjects increased the AUC of budesonide by 26% and decreased the C max by 13% following a single dose of EOHILIA compared to fasting conditions.
Median time to reach peak plasma concentration was delayed approximately 1 hour with the intake of a high-fat, high-calorie meal. The increase in systemic exposure of budesonide due to food effect is not expected to be clinically meaningful. Distribution The mean volume of distribution (V ss /F) of budesonide is 1886 L after repeated oral administration of EOHILIA.
Plasma protein binding was estimated to be 85% to 90% in the concentration range 0.43 to 99.02 ng/mL. The erythrocyte/plasma partition ratio at clinically relevant concentrations was about 0.8. Elimination Budesonide has a high plasma clearance, 0.9 to
1.8L/min approaching the estimated liver blood flow, suggesting that budesonide is a high hepatic clearance drug. The mean plasma elimination half-life (t 1/2 ) of budesonide after administration of EOHILIA was 3.3 hours. Metabolism Following oral absorption, budesonide is subject to high first pass metabolism (80% to 90%).
In vitro , budesonide is biotransformed, mainly by CYP3A4, to its 2 major metabolites, 6beta-hydroxy budesonide and 16alpha-hydroxy prednisolone. The corticosteroid activity of these metabolites was negligible (less than1/100) in relation to that of the parent compound. Excretion Budesonide is excreted in urine and feces in the form of metabolites.
After oral as well as intravenous administration of micronized [ 3 H]-budesonide, approximately 60% of the recovered radioactivity was found in urine. The major metabolites, including 6beta-hydroxy budesonide and 16alpha-hydroxy prednisolone, are mainly renally excreted, intact or in conjugated forms. No unchanged budesonide was detected in urine.
Specific Populations Pediatric Patients The pharmacokinetics of budesonide were evaluated in pediatric subjects aged 11 years to 17 years (n=10) following oral administration of EOHILIA 2 mg twice a day. The median (range) time to peak plasma concentration of budesonide was 1 (0.5, 2) hour, the mean (%CV) C max was 946 (61%) pg/mL and the mean (%CV) AUC 0-8h was 3849 (51%) pg•h/mL. Based on a population pharmacokinetic analysis, the steady-state exposure following EOHILIA 2 mg twice daily is predicted to be comparable between pediatric subjects (11 to less than 18 years) and adults (18 years and older).
Patients with Hepatic Impairment In subjects with mild (Child-Pugh Class A, n=4) or moderate (Child-Pugh Class B, n=4) hepatic impairment, budesonide 4 mg was administered orally as a single dose. The subjects with moderate hepatic impairment had a 3.5-fold higher AUC compared to the healthy subjects with normal hepatic function while the subjects with mild hepatic impairment had an approximately 1.4-fold higher AUC. The C max values demonstrated similar increases [see Warnings and Precautions (… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🧬 Pharmacodynamics ▾
12.2Pharmacodynamics In Study 1, blood samples to detect cortisol levels (stimulated and unstimulated) were collected in the morning for all subjects [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . At baseline, 4% of EOHILIA-treated subjects and 5% of placebo-treated subjects had abnormal peak adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-stimulated serum cortisol values, with abnormal defined as ≤18 mcg/dL. After 12 weeks of treatment, 9% of EOHILIA-treated subjects and 3% of placebo-treated subjects had abnormal peak ACTH-stimulated serum cortisol values [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
🔬 Clinical Studies ▾
14 CLINICAL STUDIES The efficacy and safety of EOHILIA 2 mg twice daily were evaluated in two multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled 12-week studies (Study 1 [NCT02605837] and Study 2 [NCT01642212]). Eligible subjects in Study 1 and Study 2 had esophageal inflammation defined as ≥15 eosinophils/high-power field (hpf) from at least 2 levels of the esophagus at baseline following a treatment course of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) either prior to or during screening and at least 4 days of dysphagia as measured by the Dysphagia Symptom Questionnaire (DSQ) over a 2-week period prior to randomization.
Concomitant use of stable doses of inhaled or intranasal steroids (for conditions other than EoE), PPIs, H 2 -receptor antagonists, antacids, antihistamines or anti-leukotrienes, and maintenance immunotherapy was allowed. In Study 1, subjects were enrolled after maintaining a stable diet for at least 3 months prior to screening and were instructed to maintain a stable diet throughout the study. Subjects were excluded if they were on a full liquid or 6-food elimination diet.
In Study 2, subjects were instructed to maintain a stable diet throughout the study. In Study 1 and Study 2, subjects were instructed to not eat or drink for 30 minutes after taking the drug and then to rinse their mouth with water and spit out the contents without swallowing prior to resuming normal oral intake. A total of 318 subjects (277 adults and 41 pediatric subjects) were randomized and received at least one dose of study drug (EOHILIA or placebo) in Study 1.
The mean age of the study population was 34 years (range 11 to 56 years). Sixty percent of subjects were male, 95% were White, and 3% were Hispanic or Latino. Over 80% of the subjects were on concomitant PPI.
The mean (SD) DSQ combined scores at baseline were 30.3 (13.9) and 30.4 (13.1) in the EOHILIA and placebo groups, respectively. A total of 92 subjects (58 adults and 34 pediatric subjects) were randomized and received at least one dose of study drug (EOHILIA or placebo) in Study 2. The mean age of the study population was 22 years (range 11 to 42 years).
Sixty-eight percent of subjects were male, 95% were White, and 1% were Hispanic or Latino. Over 65% of the subjects were on concomitant PPI. The mean (SD) DSQ combined scores at baseline were 30.7 (16.0) and 29.0 (13.5) in the EOHILIA and placebo groups, respectively.
Study 1 and Study 2 evaluated efficacy endpoints of histologic remission (defined as a peak eosinophil count of ≤6/hpf across all available esophageal levels) and the absolute change from baseline in subject-reported DSQ combined score after 12 weeks of treatment. Efficacy results for Study 1 and Study 2 are presented in Table 2. Table 2: Efficacy Results of EOHILIA in Adult and Pediatric Subjects 11 Years of Age and Older with EoE after 12 Weeks (Study 1 and Study 2) Study 1 Study 2 EOHILIA 2 mg Twice Daily N=213 Placebo N=105 Treatment difference and 95% CI For histological remission, the difference in percentages and 95% Newcombe confidence intervals are estimated using Mantel Haenszel weights, adjusting for age group and diet restriction.
For absolute change in DSQ score, the LS mean changes, standard errors, and differences are estimated using an ANCOVA model with treatment group, age group, diet restriction, and baseline measurement as covariates. EOHILIA 2 mg Twice Daily N=50 Placebo N=42 Treatment difference and 95%CI Efficacy Endpoints Proportion of subjects achieving histological remission (peak esophageal intraepithelial eosinophil count ≤6 eos/hpf) 53.1% 1.0% 52.4% (43.3, 59.1) 38.0% 2.4% 35.8% (17.2, 50.0) Absolute change from baseline in DSQ combined score (0-84 Total biweekly DSQ scores range from 0 to 84, higher scores indicate greater frequency and severity of dysphagia ), LS mean (SE) -10.2 (1.5) -6.5 (1.8) -3.7 (-6.8, -0.6) -14.5 (1.8) -5.9 (2.1) -8.6 (-13.7, -3.5) During the last 2 weeks of the 12-week treatment periods in Study… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology ▾
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenicity Carcinogenicity studies with budesonide were conducted in rats and mice. In a 2-year study in Sprague-Dawley rats, budesonide caused a statistically significant increase in the incidence of gliomas in male rats at an oral dose of 50 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.1 times the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD], based on the body surface area [BSA]). In addition, there were increased incidences of primary hepatocellular tumors in male rats at 25 mcg/kg (approximately 0.06 times the MRHD, based on BSA) and above.
No tumorigenicity was seen in female rats at oral doses up to 50 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.1 times the MRHD, based on BSA). In an additional 2-year study in male Sprague-Dawley rats, budesonide caused no gliomas at an oral dose of 50 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.1 times the MRHD, based on BSA); however, it caused a statistically significant increase in the incidence of hepatocellular tumors at this same oral dose of 50 mcg/kg/day. The concurrent reference corticosteroids (prednisolone and triamcinolone acetonide) showed similar findings.
In a 91-week study in mice, budesonide caused no treatment-related carcinogenicity at oral doses up to 200 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.2 times the MRHD, based on BSA). Mutagenesis Budesonide showed no evidence of genotoxic potential in the Ames test, the mouse lymphoma cell forward gene mutation (TK+/-) test, the human lymphocyte chromosome aberration test, the Drosophila melanogaster sex-linked recessive lethality test, the rat hepatocyte UDS test or the mouse micronucleus test. Impairment of Fertility In rats, budesonide had no effect on fertility at subcutaneous doses up to 80 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.1 times the MRHD, based on BSA).
However, it caused a decrease in prenatal viability and viability in pups at birth and during lactation, along with a decrease in maternal body weight gain, at subcutaneous doses of 20 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.04 times the MRHD, based on BSA) and above. No such effects were noted at 5 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.01 times the MRHD on a body surface area basis).
📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility ▾
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenicity Carcinogenicity studies with budesonide were conducted in rats and mice. In a 2-year study in Sprague-Dawley rats, budesonide caused a statistically significant increase in the incidence of gliomas in male rats at an oral dose of 50 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.1 times the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD], based on the body surface area [BSA]). In addition, there were increased incidences of primary hepatocellular tumors in male rats at 25 mcg/kg (approximately 0.06 times the MRHD, based on BSA) and above.
No tumorigenicity was seen in female rats at oral doses up to 50 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.1 times the MRHD, based on BSA). In an additional 2-year study in male Sprague-Dawley rats, budesonide caused no gliomas at an oral dose of 50 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.1 times the MRHD, based on BSA); however, it caused a statistically significant increase in the incidence of hepatocellular tumors at this same oral dose of 50 mcg/kg/day. The concurrent reference corticosteroids (prednisolone and triamcinolone acetonide) showed similar findings.
In a 91-week study in mice, budesonide caused no treatment-related carcinogenicity at oral doses up to 200 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.2 times the MRHD, based on BSA). Mutagenesis Budesonide showed no evidence of genotoxic potential in the Ames test, the mouse lymphoma cell forward gene mutation (TK+/-) test, the human lymphocyte chromosome aberration test, the Drosophila melanogaster sex-linked recessive lethality test, the rat hepatocyte UDS test or the mouse micronucleus test. Impairment of Fertility In rats, budesonide had no effect on fertility at subcutaneous doses up to 80 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.1 times the MRHD, based on BSA).
However, it caused a decrease in prenatal viability and viability in pups at birth and during lactation, along with a decrease in maternal body weight gain, at subcutaneous doses of 20 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.04 times the MRHD, based on BSA) and above. No such effects were noted at 5 mcg/kg/day (approximately 0.01 times the MRHD on a body surface area basis).
📄 Patient Package Insert ▾
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 1/2025 EOH357 R4 PATIENT INFORMATION EOHILIA ™ (ee-oh-HIL-ee-uh) (budesonide oral suspension) What is EOHILIA?
EOHILIA is a prescription oral corticosteroid medicine used for 12 weeks of treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), in people 11 years and older. EOHILIA has not been shown to be safe and effective for the treatment of EoE for longer than 12 weeks. It is not known if EOHILIA is safe and effective in children younger than 11 years of age.
Who should not take EOHILIA? Do not take EOHILIA if: you are allergic to budesonide. Before you take EOHILIA tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions including if you: have liver problems. are planning to have surgery. have chicken pox or measles or have recently been near anyone with chicken pox or measles. have certain kinds of infection that have not been treated including: fungal infections. bacterial infections. viral infections. parasitic infections, including threadworm (Strongyloides) infections. herpes simplex infection of the eye (ocular herpes simplex). have or had tuberculosis. have malaria of the brain (cerebral malaria). have an infection of the mouth, throat, or esophagus. have diabetes or glaucoma or have a family history of diabetes or glaucoma. have cataracts. have high blood pressure (hypertension). have low bone mineral density or osteoporosis. have stomach ulcers. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
EOHILIA may harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the possible risk to your unborn baby if you take EOHILIA when you are pregnant. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during your treatment with EOHILIA. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
It is not known if EOHILIA passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take EOHILIA. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
EOHILIA and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects. How should I take EOHILIA? See the detailed Instructions for Use that comes with EOHILIA for information about how to prepare and take EOHILIA and how to properly store and throw away (dispose of) used EOHILIA packets.
Take EOHILIA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much EOHILIA to take. EOHILIA is taken by mouth, 2 times a day (1 time in the morning and 1 time in the evening).
Do not mix EOHILIA with food or liquid. Do not eat or drink at the same time as taking EOHILIA. Wait to eat or drink at least 30 minutes after taking EOHILIA.
Your healthcare provider may change your dose if needed. Do not change your dose or stop taking EOHILIA unless your healthcare provider tells you. What should I avoid while taking EOHILIA?
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking EOHILIA. Drinking grapefruit juice can increase the level of EOHILIA in your blood. What are the possible side effects of EOHILIA?
EOHILIA may cause serious side effects, including: Effects of having too much corticosteroid medicine in your blood (hypercorticism). Long-term use of EOHILIA may cause you to have elevated levels of corticosteroid medicine in your blood. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following signs and symptoms: acne bruise easily rounding of your face ankle swelling thicker body hair and facial hair a fatty pad or hump between your shoulders (buffalo hump) pink or purple stretch marks on the skin of your abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms Adrenal suppression.
Long-term use of EOHILIA can cause a condition in which the adrenal glands do not make enough steroid hormones (adrenal suppression). Tell your healthcare provider if you are under stress or if you have any of the foll… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
📖 Instructions for Use ▾
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE EOHILIA ™ (ee-oh-HIL-ee-uh) (budesonide oral suspension) This Instructions for Use contains information on how to take EOHILIA. Important Information You Need to Know Before Taking EOHILIA For oral use only (take by mouth). Take EOHILIA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.
Your healthcare provider will tell you how much EOHILIA to take. EOHILIA is taken by mouth, 2 times a day (1 time in the morning and 1 time in the evening). Do not mix EOHILIA with food or liquid.
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking EOHILIA. Do not eat or drink at the same time as taking EOHILIA. Wait to eat or drink at least 30 minutes after taking EOHILIA.
Your healthcare provider may change your dose if needed. Do not change your dose or stop taking EOHILIA unless your healthcare provider tells you. EOHILIA is provided as a unit-dose 10 mL packet intended for oral use.
Inspect package and do not take if: carton seal is broken or the packet is damaged or leaking. the expiration date (EXP) has passed. Taking EOHILIA How to take EOHILIA PACKET: Step 1 Figure A Do not take EOHILIA with food or liquid (see Figure A ). Step 2 Figure B Shake the packet well for at least 10 seconds before opening (see Figure B ).
Using scissors, cut along the dotted line straight across the top of the packet. Step 3 Figure C Take EOHILIA by squeezing the packet from the bottom to the top directly into the mouth (see Figure C ). Repeat 2 to 3 times until all the medicine is given.
Swallow all the EOHILIA suspension. Throw away (discard) the empty packet in the household trash. Step 4 Figure D Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after taking EOHILIA (see Figure D ).
After 30 minutes, rinse your mouth with water and spit out the contents without swallowing. Storing EOHILIA Store between 36°F to 77°F (2°C to 25°C). May be refrigerated.
Do not freeze . Keep EOHILIA and all medicines out of the reach of children. Disposing of EOHILIA Throw away (discard) the empty EOHILIA packet in the household trash.
For more information, go to www.EOHILIA.com or call 1-877-TAKEDA-7 (1-877-825-3327). Distributed by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Cambridge, MA 02142 EOHILIA and are trademarks of ViroPharma Biologics LLC.
TAKEDA and are registered trademarks of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. ©2025 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved. This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 1/2025 EOH357 R4 Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL packets Carton NDC 64764-105-60 Rx Only Eohilia ™ (budesonide oral suspension) 2 mg/10 mL For Oral Use 60 unit-dose 10 mL packets Takeda PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL packets Carton