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Addcort Benefits & Uses

Addcort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Addcort Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Addcort Related Warnings

Is the use of Addcort safe for pregnant women?

Addcort can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Addcort safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Addcort may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Addcort should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Addcort on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Addcort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Addcort on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Addcort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Addcort on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Addcort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Addcort with Other Drugs

Addcort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Carbamazepine

Rifampicin

Leflunomide

Dexamethasone

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Moderate

Addcort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Addcort unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Addcort

Is this Addcort habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Addcort has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Addcort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Addcort only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Addcort is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Addcort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Addcort

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Addcort with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Addcort

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Addcort with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Addcort

Question over 5 years ago

When to take Addcort?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Ideally Addcort can be taken with food or without food because its absorption is not affected by the food. However, you are recommended to take it as per doctor's instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Addcort contain steroids?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Addcort belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid) which are used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. They should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which some body-builders use, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Addcort?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Addcort comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function, hypertension and diabetes. Do no take deflazacort with grapefruit juice (chakotra). Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of this medicine which can lead to very unpleasant side effects.