Pericort 4mg Tablet 10's

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About Pericort 4mg Tablet

Pericort 4mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘corticosteroids’ used in the treatment of various inflammatory and allergic disorders. It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic carditis, hormone problems, ulcerative colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and other inflammatory conditions. It is also used in the treatment of mouth sores (painful lesions occurring in the lower lip or gums).

Pericort 4mg Tablet contains ‘triamcinolone’ which belongs to the class of ‘corticosteroids’. It controls inflammation by acting on the immune system. It decreases the activity of the immune system by blocking white blood cells (WBC) from attacking the body cells. It reduces the release of chemicals that cause inflammation. It causes constriction of blood vessels decreasing the access of cells to the site of injury. This effect helps in reducing swelling, pain and discomfort.

Pericort 4mg Tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your doctor based on your health condition. Pericort 4mg Tablet may cause certain common side effects such as upset stomach, stomach irritation, vomiting, headache, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness, skin rash, vision problems, and weight gain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Pericort 4mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Do not take Pericort 4mg Tablet more often or for a longer time than your doctor prescribed. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, other skin infections or have undergone surgery. Inform your doctor if you develop any skin infection while using this medicine. This medicine weakens your immune system, so stay away from people who are sick. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine. Check with your doctor before taking vaccinations, as they may not work in people taking this medicine.

Uses of Pericort 4mg Tablet

Inflammatory and allergic conditions, Mouth sores

Directions for Use

Tablet: It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water in the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor. It can be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet. Dental/buccal paste: It is for external use only. Use this paste as advised by your physician. Apply a thin layer of toothpaste on the affected area after meals at night. Do not rub or spread the paste. You can use this paste once or twice daily.

Medicinal Benefits

Pericort 4mg Tablet contains ‘triamcinolone’ which belongs to the class of ‘corticosteroids’. It is effectively used to treat various inflammatory, allergic and autoimmune diseases. It controls inflammation by acting on the immune system. It decreases the activity of the immune system by blocking white blood cells (WBC) from attacking the body cells (target cells). It reduces the release of chemicals that cause inflammation. It causes constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels, decreasing the access of cells to the site of injury. This effect helps in reducing swelling, pain and discomfort.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Pericort 4mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking, including dietary or nutritional supplements. Inform your doctor if you have any serious illness or infection. This medicine weakens your immune system making you more prone to infections. So, keep a distance from people who are sick or have infections, especially chickenpox and measles. These conditions are life-threatening in people taking steroid medication. Check with your doctor before taking vaccinations, as they may not work in people taking this medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Pericort 4mg Tablet more often or for a longer time than your doctor prescribed. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, other skin infections or have undergone surgery. Inform your doctor if you develop any skin infection during treatment with this medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions

TriamcinoloneDesmopressin

Critical

TriamcinoloneMifepristone

Critical

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TriamcinoloneDesmopressin

Critical

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Co-administration of desmopressin together with Pericort 4mg Tablet may increase the risk of hyponatremia (a condition associated with low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pericort 4mg Tablet with Desmopressin is not recommended, but it should be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, headache, tiredness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, , decreased urination and loss of appetite(less desire to eat), contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

TriamcinoloneMifepristone

Critical

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Using Mifepristone with Pericort 4mg Tablet can significantly reduce the effects of Pericort 4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pericort 4mg Tablet with Mifepristone is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you notice any unusual symptoms contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

TriamcinoloneMoxifloxacin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Combining Pericort 4mg Tablet with Moxifloxacin can increase the risk of tendinitis(a condition in which the tissue connecting muscle to bone becomes inflamed) and tendon rupture(injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pericort 4mg Tablet with Moxifloxacin can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps, consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

TriamcinoloneItraconazole

Severe

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Pericort 4mg Tablet blood levels can rise when itraconazole and Pericort 4mg Tablet are used together.

How to manage the interaction:
Pericort 4mg Tablet and itraconazole may interact, but if a doctor prescribes them, you can still use them. However, if you experience Swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, depression, acne, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, irregular menstruation, and excessive face or body hair growth contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue taking a medication without consulting a doctor.

TriamcinoloneCiprofloxacin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Pericort 4mg Tablet and ciprofloxacin can cause tendinitis(tissue connecting muscle to bone becomes inflamed).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ciprofloxacin and Pericort 4mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps, consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided.

TriamcinoloneNatalizumab

Severe

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Combining Pericort 4mg Tablet with Natalizumab can increase the risk of serious infection.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Pericort 4mg Tablet and Natalizumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, If you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

TriamcinoloneBempedoic acid

Severe

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Taking Bempedoic acid with Pericort 4mg Tablet can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between bempedoic acid and Pericort 4mg Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps, stop taking bempedoic acid and consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

TriamcinoloneCladribine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Using cladribine with Pericort 4mg Tablet can increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cladribine with Pericort 4mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

TriamcinoloneClarithromycin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Taking clarithromycin can cause higher levels of Pericort 4mg Tablet in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pericort 4mg Tablet and Clarithromycin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience swelling, weight gain, high blood sugar, weak muscles, feeling down, acne, thin skin, easy bruising, irregular periods, too much facial or body hair, strange fat distribution, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

TriamcinoloneGrepafloxacin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Pericort 4mg Tablet:
Taking Pericort 4mg Tablet with grepafloxacin can increase the risk of tendinitis (tissue connecting muscle to bone becomes inflamed).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Pericort 4mg Tablet and grepafloxacin, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience pain, or swelling on the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue medications until the doctor recommends it

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Eat a healthy and balanced diet, and make sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day for a speedy recovery.
Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil and coconut oil.
Contact with any person who has chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis should be avoided as it might cause you the same infection as Pericort 4mg Tablet makes your body prone to infections.
Option for food and drinks high in Omega 3 fatty acid to get relief from pain, swelling and inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acid-enriched foods include flaxseeds, walnut, soybean oil, salmon and tuna fish if you prefer non-veg.
Prefer whole foods and grains instead of processed ones. Limiting starch may also help decrease inflammation.
Avoid intake of processed foods, foods high in sugar and fat, as these may cause inflammation.
Limit salt intake and prefer herbs or spices like garlic, ginger and turmeric, a natural anti-inflammatory.
Avoid alcohol consumption as it can affect your stomach and intestine and limit the absorption of the important nutrients required by your body.

Side Effects of Pericort 4mg Tablet

Upset stomach
Stomach irritation
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Insomnia
Restlessness
Depression
Gum irritation

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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FAQs

How does Pericort 4mg Tablet work?

Pericort 4mg Tablet reduces pain, swelling and inflammation associated with various conditions. It works by blocking the release of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. It also narrows the blood vessels at the affected area, decreasing the permeability of cells (including white blood cells) into the affected site.

Does Pericort 4mg Tablet affect immunity?

Pericort 4mg Tablet weakens your immune system and increases the risk of getting infections. So, make sure you stay away from people who are sick or have infections, especially chickenpox and measles. These conditions are life-threatening in people taking steroids such as Pericort 4mg Tablet .

Can I stop taking Pericort 4mg Tablet if I feel better?

Do not abruptly stop taking Pericort 4mg Tablet as you might develop withdrawal symptoms. Consult your doctor and your doctor may advise you to lower the dose gradually before completely stopping the medication.

Can Pericort 4mg Tablet be used for long-term?

Prolonged use of Pericort 4mg Tablet may worsen your health condition. So, Pericort 4mg Tablet should not be used for long-term unless prescribed by your doctor.

Can Pericort 4mg Tablet be used in children?

Pericort 4mg Tablet may cause growth delay in children, especially with long-term or frequent use. So, Pericort 4mg Tablet should be used in children only if clinically needed and prescribed by the child doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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Special Advise

If you are undergoing any skin tests, inform your doctor before taking Pericort 4mg Tablet , your doctor may suggest stopping the use of Pericort 4mg Tablet a couple of days before the tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Allergy: It is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Some might be allergic to certain foods, drugs, and others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. Allergic condition varies from person to person.

Asthma: It is a condition in which airways become constricted and swell, resulting in cough, breathing difficulty, and wheezing.

Adrenal insufficiency: It is a condition in which the adrenal gland (which produces steroid hormones) does not produce enough hormones.

Rheumatoid arthritis: It is a long-term (chronic) autoimmune condition (immune system attacks healthy cells) that affects mostly joints causing pain, stiffness, and swelling in the affected part. The major affected joints include hands, wrists, and feet.

Rheumatic carditis: It is the inflammation of heart muscle and tissue in patients with rheumatic fever (a bacterial infection).

Ulcerative colitis: It is the long-term (chronic) inflammation of the large intestine (colon).

Psoriasis: It is an autoimmune (immune system attacks healthy cells) skin disorder in which the skin becomes scaly, swelled up, and itchy.

Systemic lupus erythematosus: It is the most common type of auto-immune disease (a disease in which the body's immune system attacks the body). It causes widespread inflammation and redness in the affected organ.

Mouth sores: These are the painful lesions or swelling that occur inside the lower lips, gums, or tongue. This causes difficulty in eating and drinking.