Orthocort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Rheumatic Disorder. The alternative uses of Orthocort have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Orthocort 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Orthocort as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Orthocort are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Orthocort is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Orthocort related warnings talks about Orthocort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Orthocort can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Orthocort in conditions like Diabetes. Other contraindications of Orthocort have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

You should also be aware that Orthocort is safe while driving, and is addiction.