Omnacortil Oral Drops

Composition Prednisolone (5mg/ml)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 10 ml Oral Drops
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Glucocorticoids
Action Class Glucocorticoids
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400059, INDIA.

Omnacortil Oral Drops should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. It should be swallowed whole with water at the same time(s) each day. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.

The most common side effect of this medicine is reduction in bone density, weight gain, mood changes, upset stomach, and behavioural changes. Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. Taking Omnacortil Oral Drops can also make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as fever or sore throat.

Let your doctor know about any medical issues you have, especially poor blood circulation, diabetes and immune system problems and about other medicines you are taking (particularly steroids).

Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Treatment of Severe allergic reactions
Treatment of Allergic conditions
Prevention of Asthma
Treatment of Rheumatic disorder
Treatment of Skin disorders
Treatment of Eye disorders
Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Omnacortil Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Omnacortil Oral Drops is a steroid medicine. It decreases the formation of chemical substances like prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and interleukins which are considered responsible for inflammation, and allergy. It also suppresses the immune system and stops the immune mechanisms from causing any self-damage to the body.

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Prefer giving Omnacortil Oral Drops with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.

Do not give this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.

Your child may be more likely to get new infections. Also, in some cases, old infections may become active. Tell your child’s doctor if you see any signs of an infection such as fever, cough, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Delay vaccination while your child is taking Omnacortil Oral Drops as it may not work well. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given after consulting a doctor.

Do not stop the medicine abruptly. Seek the doctor’s guidance to taper the dose gradually as sudden withdrawal may result in a steroid withdrawal syndrome.

Always check with your child’s doctor before giving any other medications, including those that don’t need a prescription (over-the-counter medicines).

Q. Is Omnacortil Oral Drops a steroid?

Yes, Omnacortil Oral Drops is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Omnacortil Oral Drops increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling).

Q. Are there any serious side effects while my child is on Omnacortil Oral Drops?

We use medicines to make our children better, but sometimes they may cause some unwanted side effects. However, the occurrence of side effects in the case of short-term use is not commonly observed. Side effects are more likely to appear in case of high dose, increased dose or any long-term use. The doctor will use the lowest possible dose for as little time as possible to avoid side effects.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Omnacortil Oral Drops?

Omnacortil Oral Drops can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Omnacortil Oral Drops. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Omnacortil Oral Drops?

It is advised not to get your child vaccinated while they are on treatment with Omnacortil Oral Drops. Let your child recover from the ongoing illness and finish the course of the medicine. As soon as a child feels better, even if he or she is on antibiotics, the vaccine can be given after consulting the doctor.

Q. In what conditions should I avoid giving Omnacortil Oral Drops to my child?

Avoid giving Omnacortil Oral Drops if your child is suffering from conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Omnacortil Oral Drops should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.

Q. How can I store Omnacortil Oral Drops at home?

Keep the medicine in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and pets. This will help avoid any accidental intake.

Q. Can Omnacortil Oral Drops cause any behavioral problems?

One of the potential side effects of corticosteroid medicine is mood change, such as irritability which can lead to difficult behavior in some children. When used for the short term, it can increase blood pressure and blood sugar levels, causing some children to become hyperactive. For this reason, it is always recommended to give Omnacortil Oral Drops in the morning, so there is less impact on sleep.

In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions

Omnacortil Oral Drops helps in the treatment of a wide variety of inflammatory conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, juvenile arthritis, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. Omnacortil Oral Drops works by inhibiting the secretion of chemicals that cause inflammation like prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

Omnacortil Oral Drops has been found useful in organ transplantation and in treating several autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, connective tissue disease, skin disorders, nephrotic syndrome, acute interstitial nephritis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Omnacortil Oral Drops stops the release of chemical messengers (interleukins) that are required for the multiplication of white blood cells (WBC) in the body. By doing so, it suppresses the body’s immune system and disables it from acting against the body’s organ systems. This helps in reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. It is important to know that this medicine may weaken your child’s immune system, so you should keep your child away from other people who are ill or have infections.

In Treatment of Severe allergic reactions

Omnacortil Oral Drops is a corticosteroid. In addition to the many other benefits, it can be used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions. This medicine works by reducing the inflammation associated with allergies. It is a highly effective medicine. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor to get most benefit from it.

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Omnacortil Oral Drops prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

In Prevention of Asthma

Omnacortil Oral Drops works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. It is known as a “preventer” and is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. This means you can carry out your daily activities more easily and more confidently.It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. Keep taking it regularly as prescribed even if you do not have any symptoms (this means it is working). Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to, otherwise, you are more likely to suffer from symptoms. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.

In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

Omnacortil Oral Drops prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis and conditions which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.This medicine should always be taken as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

In Treatment of Skin disorders

Omnacortil Oral Drops prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions of the skin such as eczema, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.

In Treatment of Eye disorders

Omnacortil Oral Drops helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

In Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine accompanied with excessive swelling over various parts of the body such as around the eyes and in the feet and ankles. Omnacortil Oral Drops works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation and swelling that occur in nephrotic syndrome. It reduces the protein in the urine and also helps in getting rid of the extra fluid, thereby relieving the swelling over different parts of the body. This helps to restore the normal kidney function and prevents further damage to the kidneys.show moreshow less

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Weight gain

Mood changes

Behavioural changes

Upset stomach

Reduction in bone density

Obesity

Abnormal hair growth

Frequent urge to urinate

Cough

Upper respiratory tract infection

Growth retardation

Bruise

Irritation

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Omnacortil Oral Drops.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Omnacortil Oral Drops 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:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Omnacortil Oral Drops is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Omnacortil Oral Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CAUTION

Omnacortil Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Omnacortil Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Omnacortil Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Omnacortil Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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