Mericort 40mg Injection

Short Description

Mericort 40mg Injection is a steroid used to treat severe allergic reactions and rheumatic disorders by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation and suppressing the immune system.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Mericort 40mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor to a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Using the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep using the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Mericort 40mg Injection may cause a few side effects such as infection, headache, joint pain, or injection site reaction. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about side effects or they do not go away. This medicine may make you more susceptible to viral infections, so you should stay away from people who have these infections. In general, you should try to avoid situations which make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites) and it is best not to smoke. Before starting to use Mericort 40mg Injection you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare team. If you use this medicine for a long time, your doctor may want to carry out certain medical tests to check your progress.

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

Mericort 40mg Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Mericort 40mg Injection. Inform your doctor if this bothers you. Do not stop taking Mericort 40mg Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.