Monocortil 40mg Tablet
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Manufactured By : Marc Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Composition : Prednisolone (40mg)
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Monocortil 40mg Tablet is a steroid. It is used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions such as severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin and eye disorders, and nephrotic syndrome. It suppresses the immune system and provides relief from inflammation.
Monocortil 40mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. It should be swallowed whole with water at the same time(s) each day. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.
The most common side effect of this medicine is reduction in bone density, weight gain, mood changes, upset stomach, and behavioural changes. Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. Taking Monocortil 40mg Tablet can also make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as fever or sore throat.
Let your doctor know about any medical issues you have, especially poor blood circulation, diabetes and immune system problems and about other medicines you are taking (particularly steroids).
- Uses / Indications: Monocortil 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergy symptoms, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Monocortil 40mg 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.
- Expert advice:
- Take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Dose is decreased or tapered over time. Most side effects occur with high doses and on long-term use. Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.
- Side Effects:
- Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Altered bone growth, Skin scar, Behavioural changes, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract.
- 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. Monocortil 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- How it works:
- Monocortil 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called as glucocorticosteroids. It increases the level of corticosteroids which are already present in the body and helps to treat various inflammatory conditions. It has anti-inflammatory, metabolic, immune, and hormonal effects on the body.
- Faq for medicine:
- Is Monocortil an anti-inflammatory drug? : Monocortil belongs to the class of corticosteroids which has anti-inflammatory properties (suppresses the inflammation associated with many diseases, for example, arthritis). Hence, Monocortil is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions. |How long can I take Monocortil for? : It is advisable to take Monocortil for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment suddenly or take for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.|Does Monocortil contain penicillin? : Monocortil does not contain penicillin. Monocortil belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. |Does Monocortil expire? : Yes, Monocortil does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.|Is Monocortil a pain-killer? : Monocortil is not a pain-killer. Monocortil belongs to a group of medicines called steroids which are anti-inflammatory in nature and can help in the relief of pain associated with inflammation.|Is Monocortil safe? : Yes. Monocortil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.|Is Monocortil an immunosuppressant? : Monocortil belongs to the class of corticosteroids and has immunosuppressant properties (suppresses the body’s immune system). Hence, Monocortil is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions. |Is Monocortil a glucocorticoid? : Monocortil is a glucocorticoid and belongs to a group of medicines called steroids (corticosteroids). |Can I take Monocortil with antibiotics? : Certain antibiotics may increase the metabolism of Monocortil and hence decrease its effects. So, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of Monocortil accordingly. Please consult your doctor before taking Monocortil with antibiotics.|Can I take Monocortil with paracetamol? : Monocortil can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
- Medicine interaction:
- Monocortil with Chlorthalidone|Monocortil with Posaconazole|Monocortil with Roxithromycin|Monocortil with Clarithromycin|Monocortil with Ritonavir|Monocortil with S-Amlodipine|Monocortil with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin high strength|Monocortil with Rifampicin|Monocortil with Lercanidipine|Monocortil with Gliclazide|Monocortil with Glipizide|Monocortil with Cilnidipine|Monocortil with Ketoconazole|Monocortil with Itraconazole|Monocortil with Glibenclamide|Monocortil with Phenobarbitone|Monocortil with Repaglinide|Monocortil with Indapamide|Monocortil with Carbamazepine|Monocortil with Rubella vaccine (Live)|Monocortil with Glimepiride|Monocortil with Benidipine|Monocortil with Azithromycin|Monocortil with Primidone|Monocortil with Indinavir|Monocortil with Exenatide|Monocortil with Clotrimazole|Monocortil with Saxagliptin|Monocortil with Rosiglitazone
