Advacort: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Advacort Information

Advacort is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Rheumatic Disorder. The alternative uses of Advacort have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Advacort is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Advacort have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Advacort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Advacort's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Advacort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Advacort related warnings section.

Advacort is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Advacort have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Advacort may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Advacort is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Advacort Benefits & Uses
Advacort Dosage & How to Take
Advacort Side Effects
Advacort Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Advacort with Other Drugs
Advacort Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Advacort
Advacort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Advacort Benefits & Uses

Advacort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Advacort Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Advacort Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Advacort is used -

Severe

Bone degradation
Bone Fracture

Moderate

Electrolyte imbalance
Cataract
Depressed mood
Erythema

Mild

Headache
Acne
Nausea or vomiting

Advacort Related Warnings

Is the use of Advacort safe for pregnant women?

Advacort has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Advacort without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Advacort safe during breastfeeding?

Advacort may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Advacort on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Advacort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Advacort on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Advacort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Advacort only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Advacort on the Heart?

Advacort may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Advacort with Other Drugs

Advacort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Carbamazepine

Rifampicin

Leflunomide

Dexamethasone

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Moderate

Advacort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Advacort unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Advacort

Is this Advacort habit forming or addictive?

Advacort does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Advacort since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Advacort is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Advacort is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Advacort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Advacort

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Advacort with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Advacort

Information about the interaction of Advacort and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Advacort

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Advacort with Paracetamol?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Advacort can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort do discuss with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Advacort?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Advacort comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function, hypertension and diabetes. Do no take deflazacort with grapefruit juice (chakotra). Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of this medicine which can lead to very unpleasant side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Advacort contain steroids?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Advacort belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid) which are used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. They should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which some body-builders use, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Question about 6 years ago

When to take Advacort?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Ideally Advacort can be taken with food or without food because its absorption is not affected by the food. However, you are recommended to take it as per doctor's instructions.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Advacort?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Advacort is a brand name of deflazacort. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid). It is used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy which is a progressive disease in which the muscles do not function properly in adults and in children 5 years of age and older.