Orthocort 24 mg Tablet is beneficial in inflammatory diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and allergies. It is used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It raises the amount of glucocorticoid in the body. It works by reducing the formation of inflammatory substances and suppressing immunity to prevent self-damage caused by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants, autoimmune diseases, or cancer). Orthocort 24 mg Tablet is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells and slows their activity and decreases the damaging effects they cause in the body.

FAQs

Is Orthocort 24 mg Tablet used in simple allergy also?

Not recommended in mild allergies. Orthocort 24 mg Tablet is recommended only on consulting a doctor as Orthocort 24 mg Tablet is a strong medicine that produces considerable side effects & thus used only in moderate to severe cases.

Can I take Orthocort 24 mg Tablet after organ transplant?

It is not recommended to stop by a patient himself/herself, especially by a patient undergoing organ transplantation as it may worsen the situation.

Can I take Orthocort 24 mg Tablet with alcohol?

It is not recommended to be taken Orthocort 24 mg Tablet with alcohol as it may cause stomach bleeding.

Can Orthocort 24 mg Tablet be used in seasonal flu for treating chest congestion?

No its is not recommended to be used in seasonal allergy or mild cases. Only on doctors consultation, Orthocort 24 mg Tablet may be used in extreme cases of seasonal allergy.

In which conditions should I avoid using Orthocort 24 mg Tablet?

You should not use Orthocort 24 mg Tablet if you have taken live vaccines of mumps, measles, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, yellow fever, typhoid, nasal flu (influenza), varicella (chickenpox), and zoster (shingles). Do not take Orthocort 24 mg Tablet if you have a compromised immune system, eye problems or weak bones.