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Acticort 10 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Skin Disorders. Other than this, Acticort 10 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Acticort 10 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Acticort 10 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. Some other side effects of Acticort 10 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Acticort 10 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Acticort 10 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acticort 10 Tablet related warnings talks about Acticort 10 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Acticort 10 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Infections, Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Acticort 10 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Acticort 10 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acticort 10 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Acticort 10 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Acticort 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Acticort without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Acticort 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Acticort.
What is the effect of Acticort 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Acticort may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Acticort 10 Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Acticort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Acticort 10 Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Acticort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acticort 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acticort 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acticort 10 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acticort 10 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Acticort 10 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acticort 10 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acticort 10 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Acticort 10 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acticort 10 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acticort 10 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Acticort is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Acticort can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful interaction or any change in side effects profile have been reported between them when they used together. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Acticort has immunosuppressant properties ( suppress the body's immune system). Hence, it used to treat a number of auto-immune conditions.
Yes, Acticort is an anti-inflammatory drug. It used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Acticort is a brand name of prednisolone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the group of medicine called corticosteroid. It is used to treat a number of the condition such as allergies, the autoimmune disorder, inflammatory condition, and cancer.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Orapred ODT® (prednisolone sodium phosphate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 872