Omnacortil Drops
Omnacortil 5 MG Description
Omnacortil Drops contains Prednisolone. It is a corticosteroid that belongs to a class of steroid medicines. Omnacortil Drops is used to treat various allergic conditions such as arthritis, psoriasis
, relieve pain and inflammation of various body parts. This medicine acts by inhibiting the release of the various chemical substance responsible to cause the allergic and inflammatory condition. It should be used with caution in children. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor for optimal benefits. Abruptly stopping this medicine may cause you more harm and lead to withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor may reduce the dose of this medicine gradually. You may experience mood swings, infection, weakness, weight gain after taking this medicine. If it gets worsen reach out to the nearest doctor or hospital.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹34.21 |
You Save | ₹6.04 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Prednisolone(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Allergic condition, Pain, Inflammation |
Side effects | Infection, weight gain, muscle weakness, impaired wound healing |
Therapy | STEROID |
Uses of Omnacortil 5 MG
- Omnacortil Drops is used for the treatment of various allergic conditions like asthma, skin allergies including psoriasis and lung conditions and allergies due to medicines, for relieving pain and inflammation in different body parts and various conditions such as arthritis....
Contraindications of Omnacortil 5 MG
- If you are allergic to Prednisolone or any other ingredients of Omnacortil Drops.
- If you have any other infection and you are not taking any medicine to treat that infection.
- If you are suffering from a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes virus.
Side effects of Omnacortil 5 MG
- Irritation
- Feeling angry
- Mood swings
- Confusion
- Anxiety
- Weight gain
- Infections
- Bloating
- Weakness
- Fatigue
Precautions and Warnings of Omnacortil 5 MG
Pregnancy
- Omnacortil Drops may increase the risk of growth retardation in the fetus. Cases of cataracts also have been observed in babies born to mothers taking steroids for the long term. Thus, it should be taken only when a doctor recommends after assessing the benefits of this medicine to pregnant women outweighs the risks to the unborn baby....
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Omnacortil Drops makes you more prone to infections, in case you already have an infection like a fungal infection, or you have measles or chickenpox, you are taking medicines to suppress immune response discuss your condition with a doctor. ...
- You experience any skin allergies and a rise in blood sugar levels or you are diabetic.
- You experience mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems including suicidal thoughts.
- You experience visual disturbances and eye infections. Upon long term use, there is the probability that you may develop a cataract.
- You are elderly, you have a heart problem, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, liver and kidney diseases.
- It can impair the fertility of an individual, be very cautious
- You have a history of muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called myasthenia gravis.
- Omnacortil Drops may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of your gut like the stomach, pancreas and can also cause ulcers.
- Children and adolescents receiving steroids should be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids can retard the growth.
Mode of Action of Omnacortil 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Omnacortil 5 MG
- Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor
- Shake well before use
- Use a measuring cup, spoon or a dropper for the exact quantity
- Do not stop taking this medicine on your own
Interactions of Omnacortil 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- It would be best if you did not take any live vaccine while taking this medicine as it can reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
- Antacids and antibiotics Rifamycin and Erythromycin can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine
- You may require a higher dose of this medicine if you are taking medicines to treat fits like Phenobarbital and Phenytoin.
- If you are taking medicines antifungal medicines like Amphotericin and Ketoconazole, oral contraceptive medicines like Ethinyl estradiol and Norethindrone, antibiotics like Troleandomycin and Erythromycin, immunosuppressants like Ciclosporin, Methotrexate you are more likely to experience side effects of either of the medicine....
- There is an increased risk of stomach bleeding if you are taking painkillers or aspirin along with this medicine.
- You should be cautious you are taking any anti-diabetic medicine like insulin, medicines to stop blood clotting, a water pill and thyroid medicine such as Carbimazole and Thiamazole, medicines for heart failure like Digoxin...
- Somatropin a growth hormone if taken along can inhibit its growth in an individual.
- Other medicines for treat asthma-like Salbutamol may lead to an increase in potassium level in blood and you may experience irregular heartbeats.
Interactions with food items
- Grapefruit Juice
Storage and disposal of Omnacortil 5 MG
- Store below 25°C and use within 3 months
- Store it in original packing to protect it from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
Dosage of Omnacortil 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)