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Comcort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. Other than this, Comcort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Comcort. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Comcort can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Comcort normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Comcort is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Comcort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Comcort related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Comcort since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Comcort have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Comcort with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Comcort is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Comcort 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.
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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Is the use of Comcort safe for pregnant women?
Comcort can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Comcort right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Comcort safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Comcort on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Comcort will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Comcort on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Comcort. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Comcort on the Liver?
Comcort 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.
What is the effect of Comcort on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Comcort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Comcort 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 Comcort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Comcort habit forming or addictive?
Comcort is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Comcort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Comcort only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Comcort in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Comcort
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Comcort together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Comcort
Information about the interaction of Comcort and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Comcort is used for the treatment of scabies. Scabies is a parasitic infection caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. It is diagnosed by either finding out the mite, its ova or its excreta. This often leads to a lot of itching and a rash. Scabies can be prevented by treating everyone in the house at the same time because scabies may take several weeks to present as a manifestation. It is also important to avoid prolonged skin to skin contact. The laundry should be done in hot water and it should be dried at the hottest temperature setting so that the mite gets killed. Unwashable items should be put in a bag and the bag should be closed tightly. In due course of time, the mites will die a natural death and the bag articles can be used again. It is also critical that the bath and hand towels are not shared with each other. Lastly, it is important to comply with the treatment completely.
Yes, in recent years, triamcinolone acetonide injections have been in use for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. These injections are used as an add-on therapy with photodynamic therapy in order to reduce the sessions of the latter. Age-related macular degeneration is a disorder that affects the central straight vision which is indispensable for activities like sewing, reading, and driving. It affects the macula, a region which allows us to see the fine details. Gradually, it decreases the vision.
The allergic reaction to Comcort is rare, however, it might develop. It might cause a rash, itching, swelling of the mouth, throat, lips, and tongue, dizziness and difficulty in breathing. Please speak to your doctor immediately when you develop an allergic reaction.
Yes, Comcort can be used for the cystic acne, if prescribed by a doctor. Acne is usually treated by the use of intralesional (injected under the skin surface) injections. Acne can greatly reduce the quality of life of a person. It can be prevented or reduced by washing the face regularly, removing the blackheads, using a sunblock that doesn't clog the pores, keeping the hair clean and dandruff free, drinking lots of water, eating raw, vegan or nutritionally dense diet, minimising the consumption of fizzy drinks and caffeine, keeping stress levels under control, doing some kind of a physical activity and ensuring adequate sleep.
High potency Comcort oral dosage forms are used for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis (presence of round or oval painful ulcers on the oral mucosal membrane). It is also used for the treatment of gingival (related to gum inflammation) disorders like oral lichen planus (painful patches inside the mouth) and desquamative gingivitis (erythematous, blistering, and eroding gingival tissue). Comcort dental paste is used for the management of non-herpetic oral inflammatory and ulcerative lesions.
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