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Acticort is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Skin Disorders. Other than this, Acticort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Acticort depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Acticort are Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. While these are the most often observed Acticort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Acticort normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Acticort's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Acticort has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Acticort related warnings section.
Acticort can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acticort in conditions like Infections, Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease. The section on Acticort contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Acticort may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Acticort is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Acticort 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 safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Acticort without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Acticort safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Acticort.
What is the effect of Acticort 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 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 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.
Acticort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acticort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acticort habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acticort.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acticort since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Acticort should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acticort is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acticort
There is no information on the effects of taking Acticort with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acticort
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acticort 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