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Succicort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Succicort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Succicort depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Succicort include Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Succicort as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Succicort go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Succicort has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Succicort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Succicort have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Succicort may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Succicort is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Succicort 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 Succicort safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Succicort. It is best to stop taking Succicort immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Succicort safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Succicort for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Succicort on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Succicort. 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 Succicort on the Liver?
Succicort 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 Succicort on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Succicort. 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.
Succicort 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 Succicort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Succicort habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Succicort has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Succicort as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Succicort is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Succicort for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Succicort
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Succicort and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Succicort
Information about the interaction of Succicort and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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