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Cortimom 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 Cortimom safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Cortimom during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Cortimom safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Cortimom for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Cortimom on the Kidneys?
Cortimom rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cortimom on the Liver?
Cortimom may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cortimom on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cortimom on the heart have been reported.
Cortimom 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 Cortimom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cortimom habit forming or addictive?
Cortimom does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Cortimom as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cortimom is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cortimom for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cortimom
There is no information on the effects of taking Cortimom with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cortimom
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cortimom and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Cortimom is not indicated to be used for herpes. Cortimom is used for treating skin rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Symptoms could be cold sores, blisters, ulcers, vaginal discharge, and pain while urinating. Prescription antiviral medicines for the treatment might include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir.
No, Cortimom cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Cortimom for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
No, Cortimom 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.
Yes, Cortimom 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.
Yes, Cortimom 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, Cortimom 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 -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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