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Zicort 12mg Tablet

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Zicort 12mg Tablet

Zicort 12mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions.

Zicort 12mg Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know.

Zicort 12mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.

USES OF ZICORT TABLET

Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

BENEFITS OF ZICORT TABLET

In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions

Zicort 12mg Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ZICORT TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zicort

Increased appetite
Weight gain
Frequent urge to urinate
Cushing syndrome
Cough
Obesity
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Upper respiratory tract infection
Abnormal hair growth

HOW TO USE ZICORT TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zicort 12mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Zicort 12mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

HOW ZICORT TABLET WORKS

Zicort 12mg Tablet is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ZICORT TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Zicort 12mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

Q. Is Zicort 12mg Tablet a steroid?

Yes, Zicort 12mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Zicort 12mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).

Q. What is Zicort 12mg Tablet used for?

Zicort 12mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.

Q. How does Zicort 12mg Tablet work?

Zicort 12mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.

Q. Is Zicort 12mg Tablet better than Prednisone?

Clinical studies have shown that Zicort 12mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Zicort 12mg Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.