Advacort: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Advacort Information

Advacort is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Rheumatic Disorder. The alternative uses of Advacort have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Advacort is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.

Some other side effects of Advacort have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Advacort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Advacort's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Advacort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Advacort related warnings section.

Advacort is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Advacort have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Advacort may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Advacort is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Advacort Benefits & Uses
Advacort Dosage & How to Take
Advacort Side Effects
Advacort Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Advacort with Other Drugs
Advacort Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Advacort
Advacort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Advacort Benefits & Uses

Advacort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Advacort 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

Advacort Related Warnings

Is the use of Advacort safe for pregnant women?

Advacort should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Advacort safe during breastfeeding?

Advacort may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Advacort on the Kidneys?

Advacort can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Advacort on the Liver?

Advacort can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Advacort on the Heart?

Advacort can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Advacort with Other Drugs

Advacort 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

Advacort Contraindications

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

Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Advacort

Is this Advacort habit forming or addictive?

Advacort does not cause addiction.

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

Advacort does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Advacort is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Advacort cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Advacort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Advacort

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Advacort, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Advacort

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Advacort

Question over 5 years ago

How does Advacort work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Advacort works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation (swelling). This results in reduced inflammation (swelling) and provides relief from the symptoms associated with the Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Advacort?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Take Advacort as long as this drug has been prescribed.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does [Medicne] cause low potassium?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, only if Advacort is taken along with any one of these drugs which are bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, and torsemide then it may lead to low potassium levels in the blood. Taking this medicine with one of these drugs can result in increased loss of potassium from your body. It is recommended to avoid these medicines if you are taking Advacort.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Advacort cause stomach upset?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Advacort causes stomach upset. It is a known side effect of this medicine. However, the exact cause behind it is unknown. If you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

When to take Advacort?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Ideally Advacort 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.