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Sancort Benefits & Uses

Sancort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Sancort Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given till symptoms persist
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given till symptoms persist
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.14 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given till symptoms persist
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.14 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given till symptoms persist

Sancort Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sancort is used -

Severe

Electrolyte imbalance
Bone degradation
Altered bone growth

Moderate

Decreased libido
Increased risk of infection
Increased hair growth
Muscle disorders
Excessive sweating
Increased blood pressure
Delayed wound healing
Increased Glucose level in the blood
Cataract

Mild

Headache
Fragile Skin
Altered menstrual cycle
Insomnia
Absence of Menstrual Periods
Fatigue
Acne
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Skin redness

Common

Skin scar
Mood swings
Unusual behavior

Sancort Related Warnings

Is the use of Sancort safe for pregnant women?

Sancort is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Sancort safe during breastfeeding?

Sancort does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Sancort on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Sancort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sancort on the Liver?

Sancort may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sancort on the Heart?

Sancort 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Sancort with Other Drugs

Sancort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Sancort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sancort unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Infections
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Diabetes
Tuberculosis (TB)
Heart Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Sancort

Is this Sancort habit forming or addictive?

Sancort does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Sancort since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Sancort should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Sancort in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Sancort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sancort

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Sancort and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sancort

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sancort with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Sancort

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Sancort safe?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Sancort is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as dizziness, insomnia, headache, weight gain, stomach pain, bloating, and sweating.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Sancort?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Sancort is a brand name of prednisolone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the group of medicine called corticosteroid. It is used to treat a number of the condition such as allergies, the autoimmune disorder, inflammatory condition, and cancer.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Sancort a pain-killer?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Sancort is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids. However, it is anti-inflammatory in nature which can help in the reducing swelling and pain due to inflammation.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Sancort an immunosuppressant?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Sancort has immunosuppressant properties ( suppress the body's immune system). Hence, it used to treat a number of auto-immune conditions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Sancort cause weight gain?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Sancort can cause weight gain. It causes weight gain by altering the body's electrolyte, water balance, and its metabolism. Weight gain also depends on the dose and duration of medicine. If you are taking the higher dose for the longer time duration, more likely you are to encounter weight gain. Short courses of a few days to a couple of weeks don’t usually cause weight gain.