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

Bonacort Benefits & Uses

Bonacort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Bonacort 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: Rheumatic Disorder Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatic Disorder Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bonacort Side Effects

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

Severe

Electrolyte imbalance
Increased risk of infection
Muscle disorders
Increased blood pressure
Increased Glucose level in the blood

Moderate

Skin Thinning
Bone degradation
Altered bone growth
Skin scar
Behavioural Changes
Cataract
Hypertension

Bonacort Related Warnings

Is the use of Bonacort safe for pregnant women?

Bonacort may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Bonacort, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Bonacort safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Bonacort for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Bonacort on the Kidneys?

Bonacort 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bonacort on the Liver?

Bonacort can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bonacort on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Bonacort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Bonacort with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Bupropion

Leflunomide

Moderate

Adalimumab

Moxifloxacin

Bonacort Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Osteoporosis
Infections
Tuberculosis (TB)
High Lipoprotein
Hypothyroidism
Heart Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Bonacort

Is this Bonacort habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Bonacort.

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

Bonacort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Bonacort should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Bonacort for mental disorders.

No

Bonacort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bonacort

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bonacort

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Bonacort with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Bonacort

Question over 5 years ago

Does Bonacort cause hair loss?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Bonacort doesn't cause hair loss. Infact, it is used for the management of Alopecia areata (an auto-immune disorder that causes unpredictable hair loss).

Question about 6 years ago

What is Bonacort?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Bonacort is a brand name for triamcinolone. It is a corticosteroid which is available in the form of topical preparations, injections, oral paste, and a nasal inhalation. It is used for the management of dryness, scaling, inflammation, and crusting of the skin caused by conditions like psoriasis (dry scaly patches on the body) and eczema (dry, itchy, red, and scaly rashes). It is also used for managing inflammatory conditions like certain types of arthritis, allergic reactions, gout, and skin diseases, mouth sores, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Bonacort useful in treating ulcers?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

High potency Bonacort oral dosage forms are used for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis (presence of round or oval painful ulcers on the oral mucosal membrane). It is also used for the treatment of gingival (related to gum inflammation) disorders like oral lichen planus (painful patches inside the mouth) and desquamative gingivitis (erythematous, blistering, and eroding gingival tissue). Bonacort dental paste is used for the management of non-herpetic oral inflammatory and ulcerative lesions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Bonacort be used for the treatment of cold sores?

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

No, Bonacort cannot be used for the treatment of cold sores. There is a dearth of good literature on Bonacort's efficacy for cold sores. Cold sores appear as blisters around the mouth. These are usually caused by Herpes simplex virus. These can be managed by using a lemon balm, over-the-counter anti-viral medications, ice, aloe vera, sunscreen, etc. You should follow your doctor's advice completely.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Bonacort be used for the treatment of ringworm?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

No, Bonacort should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. Do not apply it on your wound unless specified by your doctor. Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It forms around itchy and scaly patch on the skin. It is important to wash the affected area with soap and clean water frequently. One may apply apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil, coconut oil, turmeric, aloe vera, oregano oil, lemongrass oil, and powdered licorice on the lesion.