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Acnecort is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Acnecort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Acnecort is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Acnecort safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Acnecort in pregnant women.
Is the use of Acnecort safe during breastfeeding?
Acnecort does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Acnecort on the Kidneys?
Acnecort rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acnecort on the Liver?
Side effects of Acnecort rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Acnecort on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Acnecort on the heart have been reported.
Acnecort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acnecort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acnecort habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acnecort.
Interaction between Food and Acnecort
It is safe to take Acnecort with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acnecort
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Acnecort.
Acnecort is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Acnecort without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
No, Acnecort does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Acnecort is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Acnecort can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Acnecort as well or not.
Yes, oral Acnecort causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Acnecort can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
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