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Terracort is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Ulcerative Colitis. The alternative uses of Terracort have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Terracort 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Terracort include Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Facial swelling. While these are the most often observed Terracort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Terracort normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Terracort is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Terracort has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Terracort related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Terracort are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Terracort have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Terracort is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Terracort 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 Terracort safe for pregnant women?
Terracort may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Terracort, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Terracort safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Terracort on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Terracort will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Terracort on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Terracort. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Terracort on the Liver?
Terracort 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 Terracort on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Terracort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Terracort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Terracort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Terracort habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Terracort.
Interaction between Food and Terracort
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Terracort, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Terracort
Information about the interaction of Terracort 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