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Corticom is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Corticom is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Corticom safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Corticom for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Corticom safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Corticom for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Corticom on the Kidneys?
Corticom rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Corticom on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Corticom. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Corticom only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Corticom on the Heart?
Corticom has very mild side effects on the heart.
Corticom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Corticom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Corticom habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Corticom has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Corticom since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Corticom only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Corticom in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Corticom
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Corticom, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Corticom
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Corticom.
Yes, Corticom can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.
No, Corticom is not recommended to be used for ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is not caused by any worm. It presents as a silver or red colored patch which may be swollen, itchy, scaly or dry. Ringworm can manifest in any part of the body, including groin (jock itch) and scalp (tenia capitis). The rash is usually ring-shaped on places other than face, neck or scalp. At times, the rash starts spreading. It should be treated using antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, etc.
No, Corticom should not be used on a diaper rash as the diaper might contain an occlusive dressing which might be air and water tight causing an irritant effect on the skin of a child. Diaper rash appears as an inflamed skin portion (also known as dermatitis) on the bottoms of a baby. It develops because of wet and infrequently changed diapers, chafing and also because of the skin sensitivity. It can be cured by using good quality diapers, air drying, frequent changing of the diapers and using an ointment containing ingredients like zinc oxide, calendula, etc.
Corticom is a topical corticosteroid which is used for treating conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It is not to be used on face and that too for treating acne. Acne can be treated by using anti-acne preparations containing active ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, clay, sulfur, etc. Acne is rather one of the side effects caused by Corticom.
Yes, Corticom is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Corticom is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
This medicine data has been created by -
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