The invention relates to an effervescent tablet for preparing a mouth rinsing solution, wherein the effervescent tablet exhibits a high release rate of budesonide. A high availability of the active ingredient during use as a mouth rinsing solution on the inflamed mucosa of the upper digestive tract is thereby achieved. The advantage of the formulation according to the invention lies in the bioavailability comparable to oral forms of administration, which makes safe use over a long time period possible.