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Labocort is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Labocort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Labocort. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Labocort include Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). While these are the most often observed Labocort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Labocort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Labocort is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Labocort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Labocort are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Labocort may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Labocort, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Labocort 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
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Is the use of Labocort safe for pregnant women?
Labocort can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Labocort right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Labocort safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Labocort on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Labocort will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Labocort on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Labocort. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Labocort on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Labocort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Labocort only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Labocort on the Heart?
Labocort 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.
Labocort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Labocort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Labocort habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Labocort has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Labocort does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Labocort only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Labocort in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Labocort
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Labocort and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Labocort
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Labocort with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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