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Cortaz S is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Cortaz S also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cortaz S. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cortaz S have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cortaz S are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cortaz S is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cortaz S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cortaz S related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Cortaz S have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cortaz S may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cortaz S is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Cortaz S 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
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Is the use of Cortaz S safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Cortaz on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Cortaz S safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Cortaz for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Cortaz S on the Kidneys?
Cortaz may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cortaz S on the Liver?
Cortaz is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cortaz S on the Heart?
Cortaz may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Cortaz S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cortaz S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cortaz S habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cortaz S is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Cortaz S
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cortaz S and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cortaz S
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cortaz S.
No, Cortaz does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
No, Cortaz alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Cortaz is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Cortaz should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Cortaz and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Application of Cortaz on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.
No, Cortaz alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Cortaz is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Cortaz should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Cortaz and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Cortaz might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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