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Emcort is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Lotion, Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Emcort also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Emcort. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Emcort include Headache, Chills, Cough. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Emcort can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Emcort go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Emcort's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Emcort has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Emcort related warnings section.
The section on Emcort contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Emcort may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Emcort is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Emcort 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Emcort safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Emcort on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Emcort safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Emcort in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Emcort on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Emcort on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Emcort on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Emcort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Emcort on the Heart?
Side effects of Emcort rarely affect the heart.
Emcort 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 Emcort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emcort habit forming or addictive?
Emcort is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Emcort since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Emcort is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emcort cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Emcort
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Emcort together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emcort
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Emcort and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Emcort is not indicated to be used for herpes. Emcort is used for treating skin rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Symptoms could be cold sores, blisters, ulcers, vaginal discharge, and pain while urinating. Prescription antiviral medicines for the treatment might include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir.
No, Emcort is not indicated for hemorrhoids. Please consult your doctor before using Emcort for conditions other than the recommended ones.
No, Emcort cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Emcort for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
No, Emcort should not be applied to children under the age of 2 years as the safety and efficacy have not been established yet in this age group.
Emcort works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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