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Bonacort is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. The alternative uses of Bonacort have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bonacort. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Bonacort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Bonacort go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Bonacort's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Bonacort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Bonacort related warnings section.
Bonacort can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Bonacort in conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease. Other contraindications of Bonacort have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Bonacort may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Bonacort is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Bonacort 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 |
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bonacort 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 Bonacort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bonacort habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Bonacort.
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.
Is it safe?
Bonacort should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bonacort for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bonacort
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Bonacort with food.
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.
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.
No, Bonacort is a topical corticosteroid so it should not be used on the face. Harmful skin effects can occur by applying Bonacort on a face like periorificial dermatitis (rash around the mouth), atrophy(degeneration of cells), and telangiectasia (tiny blood vessels causing thread-like pattern on the skin). The more potent a steroid, the more serious these adverse reactions.
Yes, it is safe to use Bonacort for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take less or more of it as per your own will. Do not discontinue just because you want to as it might lead to disease relapse.
Yes, Bonacort is used for the treatment of scabies. Scabies is a parasitic infection caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. It is diagnosed by either finding out the mite, its ova or its excreta. This often leads to a lot of itching and a rash. Scabies can be prevented by treating everyone in the house at the same time because scabies may take several weeks to present as a manifestation. It is also important to avoid prolonged skin to skin contact. The laundry should be done in hot water and it should be dried at the hottest temperature setting so that the mite gets killed. Unwashable items should be put in a bag and the bag should be closed tightly. In due course of time, the mites will die a natural death and the bag articles can be used again. It is also critical that the bath and hand towels are not shared with each other. Lastly, it is important to comply with the treatment completely.
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.
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