A Cort 0.5mg Tablet

Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

A Cort 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.

Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Betamethasone works by binding to steroid receptors present in the cells, activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness and itching.

Pharmacokinets

Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density.

Side Effects

1. Diarrhoea 2. Nausea 3. Headache 4. Vomiting 5. Abdominal pain 6. Dizziness 7. Flatulence 8. Constipation 9. Dyspepsia 10. Flu like syndrome 11. Insomnia 12. Back pain 13. Cough 14. Rhinitis 15. Pharyngitis 16. Rash

Contra Indications

1.Hypersensitivity to Cefuroxime or other cephalosporins 2.Along with other nephrotoxic drugs 3.Along with oral anticoagulants 4.Pseudo membranous colitis

Special Precautions While Taking

Contraindicated

Pregnancy Related Information

Not recommended

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytograf 300mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Not recommended

Children Related Information

Lactation: Contraindicated. Since Aceclofenac and Serratiopeptidase contraindicated in lactation, the combination cannot be used in lactation

Indications

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Interactions

A Cort 0.5mg Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions that affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

Typical Dosage

Oral: Starts with 10mg once daily; Increased if required based on patients response. Maximum dose: 80mg

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature at a range of 15 to 25 degree C.

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of A Cort 0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects Of Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Abec-L Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of this medicine.

Expert Advice

A Cort 0.5 MG Tablet shows some side effects such as a headache, nausea, shortness of breath, weight gain, and stomach upset. These side effects subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms bother you or worsen. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. A Cort 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Avoid A Cort 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.

FAQs

Q. How does A Cort 0.5mg Tablet work?

A Cort 0.5mg Tablet works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.

Q. Is A Cort 0.5mg Tablet safe to use?

A Cort 0.5mg Tablet is safe to use when used for an indication in a dose as advised by your doctor. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to A Cort 0.5mg Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take A Cort 0.5mg Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.

Q. Does A Cort 0.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

No, A Cort 0.5mg Tablet is not known to cause hair loss. In fact, it may cause an increase in body hair growth (especially in females) when used for a long-term duration. Talk to your doctor if you get excessive hair growth on your body while taking A Cort 0.5mg Tablet.

Q. Does A Cort 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, A Cort 0.5mg Tablet may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and used for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking A Cort 0.5mg Tablet.

Q. Is A Cort 0.5mg Tablet over the counter medicine?

No, A Cort 0.5mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is A Cort 0.5mg Tablet a steroid?

Yes, A Cort 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and well-being. A Cort 0.5mg Tablet increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling). Many different conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, etc can be improved by the use of A Cort 0.5mg Tablet, as they reduce inflammation in the body.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of A Cort 0.5mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of A Cort 0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.