Onlicort Tablet
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₹7.62/Tablet
6 tablets in 1 strip
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Medicine Overview of Onlicort Tablet
Uses of Onlicort Tablet
Onlicort Tablet is used in the treatment of severe allergic reaction, allergic disorders, asthma, cancer, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders and eye disorders.
Side effects of Onlicort Tablet
Common
Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Altered bone growth, Behavioural changes, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract, Skin scar.
How to use Onlicort Tablet
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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Onlicort Tablet at a fixed time.
Avoid Onlicort Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
Avoid Onlicort Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
How Onlicort Tablet works
Deflazacort is a corticosteroid drug. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stops self damage to body by immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer)..
In Depth Information on Onlicort Tablet
Expert advice for Onlicort Tablet
- Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to it or to any other content in the medicine.
- Inform your doctor before taking this medicine If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
- Stay away from people who are sick to prevent chances of infection as your immune system will be weak while taking this drug.
Warnings
Special precautions for Onlicort Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Onlicort Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Onlicort Tablet is probably usafe to use during lactation.
+moreLimited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
SAFE
Onlicort Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE
Onlicort Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Onlicort Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease....
+moreHowever, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver
Onlicort Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Onlicort Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Onlicort Tablet in these patients....
+moreLimited information is available on the use of Onlicort Tablet in these patients.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Barbinol 20mg/5ml Syrup, Azivent 500mg Tablet, Onitraz 100mg Capsule, Cyblex 60mg XR Tablet
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Onlicort NA Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Deflazacort
Yes, Onlicort is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing.
Onlicort has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties and is used for treating many conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and suppress the immune system in transplant patients.
Onlicort is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. Taking steroids from outside will help in treating many illnesses involving inflammation by reducing the inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attack the body itself and cause damage.
Q. Is Onlicort better than prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Onlicort has a similar potency to prednisone and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition with either of these medicines.
Onlicort is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Onlicort with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Onlicort can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
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Substitutes for Onlicort
No substitutes found for this medicine
