Acucort 250mg Injection [Hydrocortisone (250mg)]

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acucort 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acucort 250mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acucort 250mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : CAUTION

Acucort 250mg Injection may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. None stated

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acucort 250mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Acucort 250mg Injection is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Acucort 250mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Acucort 250mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

vial of 1 Injection

Chemical Class :: Glucocorticoids
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY

Treatment of Allergic conditions|Severe allergic reactions|Treatment of Cancer|Treatment of Skin disorders|Treatment of Eye disorders

Store below 30?C

Q. How does Acucort 250mg Injection work?::: Acucort 250mg Injection works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.| Q. Is Acucort 250mg Injection a steroid?::: Yes, Acucort 250mg Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Acucort 250mg Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling). | Q. What is Acucort 250mg Injection used for?::: Acucort 250mg Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat many conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It also helps to treat autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body???s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and certain eye disorders.| Q. How is Acucort 250mg Injection administered?::: Acucort 250mg Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). Your doctor will decide the dose based on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Follow your doctor???s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Acucort 250mg Injection.| Q. I was given Acucort 250mg Injection in the knee as I have arthritis. Will it pain after taking Acucort 250mg Injection? What should I do about it?::: Acucort 250mg Injection effectively treats many inflammatory conditions, joint pain and inflammation in arthritis being one of its multiple uses. Usually, the pain gets better after a day or two. Try not to have frequent movement for about 24 hours after the injection and do not do any heavy exercise for best results. However, if you experience pain, consult your doctor. The doctor may prescribe some over the counter pain medications if the pain persists for longer or if it bothers you a lot.