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  • Manufactured by: Micro Labs Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Betamethasone (0.5 mg)

Cortil A Information

Cortil A is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cortil A has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Cortil A depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Cortil A also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Cortil A have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cortil A are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Cortil A's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cortil A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) must refrain from the use of Cortil A since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cortil A are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Cortil A with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

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


Cortil A Benefits & Uses

Cortil A is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cortil A 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:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist

Cortil A Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cortil A is used -

Severe

  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Bone degradation
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Skin Thinning

Moderate

  • Increased blood pressure
  • Altered bone growth
  • Skin scar
  • Cataract

Mild

  • Dry Skin
  • Flushing

Common

Cortil A Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cortil A safe for pregnant women?


    Cortil A can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cortil A right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Cortil A safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Cortil A.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Cortil A on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Cortil A on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cortil A on the Liver?


    Cortil A is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cortil A on the Heart?


    Cortil A has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Cortil A with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate


Cortil A Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Cortil A

  • Is this Cortil A habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Cortil A.

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


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cortil A since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Cortil A 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?


    There is no benefit of taking Cortil A for mental disorders.

    No

Cortil A Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cortil A


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cortil A together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cortil A


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cortil A and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-370

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Celestone® (betamethasone)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortival (betamethasone valerate)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprosone® Ov (betamethasone dipropionate)

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