• Acticort 20mg Tablet is a steroid
• It is used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions such as severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin and eye disorders, and nephrotic syndrome
• It suppresses the immune system and provides relief from inflammation
• Acticort 20mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach
• It should be swallowed whole with water at the same time(s) each day
• Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them
• This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working
• You should Take Acticort 20mg Tablet regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.
• The most common side effect of this medicine is reduction in bone density, weight gain, mood changes, upset stomach, and behavioural changes
• Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away
• Taking Acticort 20mg Tablet can also make it harder for you to fight off infections
• Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as fever or sore throat.
• Let your doctor know about any medical issues you have, especially poor blood circulation, diabetes and immune system problems and about other medicines you are taking (particularly steroids).

Uses of Acticort 20mg Tablet

• In Treatment of Severe allergic reactions Acticort 20mg Tablet is a corticosteroid
• In addition to the many other benefits, it can be used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions
• This medicine works by reducing the inflammation associated with allergies
• It is a highly effective medicine
• Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor to get most benefit from it
• In Treatment of Allergic conditions Acticort 20mg Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation
• It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system
• It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions
• This medicine is given orally (by mouth)
• You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you
• Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice
• This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms
• BecaUse this Acticort 20mg Tablet weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections
• In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder Acticort 20mg Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation
• It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis and conditions which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system
• It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions
• This medicine should always be taken as it has been prescribed for you
• Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice
• This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms
• BecaUse this Acticort 20mg Tablet weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections
• In Treatment of Skin disorders Acticort 20mg Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation
• It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions of the skin such as eczema, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis
• It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions
• In Treatment of Eye disorders Acticort 20mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes
• This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes
• This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities
• Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit
• If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor
• In Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine accompanied with excessive swelling over various parts of the body such as around the eyes and in the feet and ankles
• Acticort 20mg Tablet works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation and swelling that occur in nephrotic syndrome
• It reduces the protein in the urine and also helps in getting rid of the extra fluid, thereby relieving the swelling over different parts of the body
• This helps to restore the normal kidney function and prevents further damage to the kidneys.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Acticort 20mg 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Acticort 20mg Tablet

• Reduction in bone density
• Upset stomach
• Behavioral changes
• Mood changes
• Weight gain