Cortil 0.5mg Tablet

Short Description

Cortil 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid used to treat inflammation, severe allergies, and flare-ups of ongoing illnesses.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cortil 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so. Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have liver problems. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

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. Cortil 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Cortil 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cortil 0.5mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Cortil 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Cortil 0.5mg Tablet 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.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Aspirin Amlodipine Amphotericin B

Cortil 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Cortil 0.5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food but try to have it at same time every day. Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Cortil 0.5mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Do not stop taking Cortil 0.5mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.