Medical Description
Uses of Omnacortil Dt 20 MG
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Omnacortil 20mg tablet is used for the treatment of various allergic conditions like asthma, skin allergies including psoriasis and lung conditions and allergies due to medicines.
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It is also used to relieve pain and inflammation in different body parts and in various conditions such as arthritis.
Contraindications of Omnacortil Dt 20 MG
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If you are allergic to prednisolone, other steroids or any other ingredients of Omnacortil 20mg tablet.
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If you have any other infection and you are not on any medicines to treat that infection.
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If you are suffering from a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes virus.
Side effects of Omnacortil Dt 20 MG
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Irritation
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Feeling angry
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Mood swings
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Confusion
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Anxiety
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Weight gain
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Infections
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Bloating
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Weakness
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Fatigue
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Precautions and Warnings of Omnacortil Dt 20 MG
Pregnancy
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Omnacortil 20mg tablet should be taken during pregnancy only when the doctor recommends it after assessing if the benefits of this medicine overweigh the risks to pregnant women and the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You experience any skin allergies and a rise in blood sugar levels or you are diabetic.
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You experience mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems including suicidal thoughts.
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You experience visual disturbances and eye infections. Upon long term use, there is the probability that you may develop a cataract.
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You are elderly, you have a heart problem, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood-clotting problems, liver and kidney diseases.
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It can impair the fertility of an individual, one should be cautious.
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You have a history of muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called myasthenia gravis.
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Omnacortil 20mg tablet makes you more prone to infections, in case you already have an infection like fungal infection or you have measles or chickenpox, you are taking medicines to suppress immune responses discuss your condition with the doctor.
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It may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of your gut like the stomach, pancreas and can also cause ulcers.
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Children and adolescents receiving steroids should be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids can retard the growth.
Mode of Action of Omnacortil Dt 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Prednisolone is a naturally occurring steroid. Steroids are hormones produced in the human body and are responsible for normal body functions. It acts by suppressing the immune response in allergies and inflammation and during organ transplantation. It can also delay the progress of leukaemia (blood cancer) and is critical in the maintenance of normal body functions during stress.
Directions for Use of Omnacortil Dt 20 MG
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Omnacortil 20mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
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Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
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It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
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You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
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Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.
Interactions of Omnacortil Dt 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Omnacortil 20mg tablet or this tablet itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
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Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder.
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In particular, if you are taking medicines for diabetes, heart diseases, painkillers, medicines used to treat thyroid, brain-related disorder, immunosuppressants, anti-fungal medicines, antacids for reducing stomach acid, anti-coagulants, water pills, etc.
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Somatropin a growth hormone if taken along can inhibit its growth in an individual.
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Other medicines to treat asthma-like salbutamol may lead to an increase in potassium level in blood and you may experience irregular heartbeats.
Storage and disposal of Omnacortil Dt 20 MG
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Store Omnacortil 20mg tablet below 25°C.
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Keep it in the original packaging to protect it from catching moisture.
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Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Omnacortil Dt 20 MG
Overdose
Taking more than the prescribed dose of Omnacortil 20mg tablet can cause side effects like mental disorders, hallucinations, altered mood, irregular heartbeats. You must seek immediate medical assistance in case you have taken too much of this medicine.
Missed a Dose
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If you have missed taking any dose of Omnacortil 20mg tablet take it as soon as you remember.
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If it’s time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
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Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
