Efficort
- Manufactured by: Galderma India Pvt Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Hydrocortisone (0.127 % w/w)
Efficort
Prescription Required
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Efficort Information
Efficort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Efficort also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Efficort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Efficort are Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Some other side effects of Efficort have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Efficort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Efficort's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Efficort has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Efficort related warnings section.
The section on Efficort contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Efficort with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Efficort is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Efficort Benefits & Uses
Efficort is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
- Inflammatory Disease
- Piles (Read More - Home Remedies for Piles)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Dermatitis
- Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
- Itchy Scalp
- Itchy Ear
Efficort 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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Efficort Related Warnings
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Is the use of Efficort safe for pregnant women?
Efficort may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Efficort again without your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
Is the use of Efficort safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Efficort in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Efficort is unavailable.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Efficort on the Kidneys?
Efficort may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Efficort on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Efficort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Efficort on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Efficort. 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 Efficort with Other Drugs
Efficort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Efficort Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Efficort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Shock
- Infections
- Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM)
- Dehydration
- Potassium Deficiency
- Calcium Deficiency
- Gastritis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Heart Disease
- Peptic Ulcer
- Scleroderma
- Depression
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Diaper Rash
- Tuberculosis (TB)
Frequently asked Questions about Efficort
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Is this Efficort habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Efficort.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Efficort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Efficort only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Efficort is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Efficort Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Efficort
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Efficort, due to a lack of research on this.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Efficort
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Efficort.
Unknown
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