Mecort is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Mecort also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Mecort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Mecort also has some side effects, the most common being Agitation, Anxiety, Blurred vision. Some other side effects of Mecort have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Mecort go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Mecort has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mecort has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mecort related warnings section.

Mecort is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Tuberculosis (TB), Infections, Peptic Ulcer are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mecort are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Mecort have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mecort is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.