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Decicort Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Decicort Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Decicort Tablet 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.
Decicort Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Some other side effects of Decicort Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Decicort Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Decicort Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Decicort Tablet related warnings talks about Decicort Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Decicort Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Infections, Liver Disease, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Decicort Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Decicort Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Decicort Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Decicort Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Decicort Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Decicort Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Decicort shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Decicort Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Decicort may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Decicort Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Decicort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Decicort Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Decicort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Decicort only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Decicort Tablet on the Heart?
Decicort may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Decicort Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Decicort Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Decicort Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Decicort Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Decicort Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Decicort Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Decicort Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Decicort Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Decicort Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Decicort Tablet.
Decicort works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.
Decicort should be ideally taken with food after evening. It has been observed that food has minimal significance in the drug absorption. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.
Yes, long-term use of Decicort can cause high blood pressure because Decicort can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can cause an increase in blood pressure.
Yes, use of Decicort for long-term can result in weight gain due to increased appetite and fluid retention which causes weight gain in the patient, if the drug is taken in form of a tablet.
Decicort is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergy and inflammation.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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