Acort 10 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acort 10 Injection Information

Acort 10 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Acort 10 Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Acort 10 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acort 10 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acort 10 Injection 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.

In addition, Acort 10 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Acort 10 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Acort 10 Injection related warnings section.

Acort 10 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acort 10 Injection in conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease. Other contraindications of Acort 10 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Acort 10 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acort 10 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Acort Benefits & Uses
Acort Dosage & How to Take
Acort Side Effects
Acort Related Warnings
Acort Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acort
Acort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acort 10 Injection Benefits & Uses

Acort 10 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Acort 10 Injection 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: Rheumatic Disorder Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatic Disorder Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acort 10 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acort 10 Injection is used -

Severe

Electrolyte imbalance
Increased risk of infection
Muscle disorders
Increased blood pressure
Increased Glucose level in the blood

Moderate

Skin Thinning
Bone degradation
Altered bone growth
Skin scar
Behavioural Changes
Cataract
Hypertension

Acort 10 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Acort 10 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Acort can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Acort right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Acort 10 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Acort for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acort 10 Injection on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Acort. 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 Acort 10 Injection on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Acort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acort 10 Injection on the Heart?

Acort can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Acort 10 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acort 10 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Osteoporosis
Infections
Tuberculosis (TB)
High Lipoprotein
Hypothyroidism
Heart Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Acort 10 Injection

Is this Acort 10 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Acort 10 Injection is addictive.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acort 10 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Acort 10 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Acort 10 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Acort 10 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acort 10 Injection

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Acort 10 Injection and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acort 10 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acort 10 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acort 10 Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Acort be applied on the face?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Acort is a topical corticosteroid so it should not be used on the face. Harmful skin effects can occur by applying Acort on a face like periorificial dermatitis (rash around the mouth), atrophy(degeneration of cells), and telangiectasia (tiny blood vessels causing thread-like pattern on the skin). The more potent a steroid, the more serious these adverse reactions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Acort useful in treating ulcers?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

High potency Acort oral dosage forms are used for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis (presence of round or oval painful ulcers on the oral mucosal membrane). It is also used for the treatment of gingival (related to gum inflammation) disorders like oral lichen planus (painful patches inside the mouth) and desquamative gingivitis (erythematous, blistering, and eroding gingival tissue). Acort dental paste is used for the management of non-herpetic oral inflammatory and ulcerative lesions.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Acort?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Acort is available in multiple dosage forms like topical cream, ointment, lotion, injectibles, nasal inhalation aerosol, and oral paste. You should take it exactly as per the recommendations of your doctor. Do not use it for the ailments not prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Acort be used for the treatment of cold sores?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Acort cannot be used for the treatment of cold sores. There is a dearth of good literature on Acort's efficacy for cold sores. Cold sores appear as blisters around the mouth. These are usually caused by Herpes simplex virus. These can be managed by using a lemon balm, over-the-counter anti-viral medications, ice, aloe vera, sunscreen, etc. You should follow your doctor's advice completely.