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Foracort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Respules,Inhaler,Rotacaps. Asthma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Foracort have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Foracort 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Foracort include Nasopharyngitis, Headache, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Foracort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Foracort 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 Foracort is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Foracort related warnings talks about Foracort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Foracort contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Foracort have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Foracort, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Foracort 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Foracort safe for pregnant women?
Foracort may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Foracort again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Foracort safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Foracort. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Foracort on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Foracort on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Foracort on the Liver?
Using Foracort does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Foracort on the Heart?
Foracort has very mild side effects on the heart.
Foracort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Foracort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Foracort habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Foracort has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Foracort since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Foracort only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Foracort in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Foracort
Taking Foracort with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Foracort
Consumption of alcohol and Foracort together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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