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What Are The Side Effects Of Omnacortil?
Question: I have eczema like to take omnacortil 40 mg for a short time .what side effects can I see.i am in good XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Side effects of Omnacortil
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you have eczema and you are concerned about the side effects of omnacortil.
Omnacortil is a corticosteroid which as a dermatologist, I would generally reserve for severe cases of widespread eczema which has not responded well to topical steroids, moisturizers and antihistamines.
To answer your query in particular, Omnacortil 40 mg could be taken as a short course for 5 -7 days without expecting major side effects especially metabolic side effects.
The side effects if given for a short duration mainly includes gastric side effects like gastritis and reflux. You could take an antacid tablet like Ranitidine before meals twice a day to prevent this side effect.
Other possible side effects include infections, weakening of bones ( Osteoporosis), diabetes mellitus, hypertension and weight gain.
If your eczema is already infected, it is advisable to treat the infection first before taking steroids as the infection can flare without covering with an oral antibiotic.
Hope this helps you.
If you have any other queries, I will be glad to answer.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Side effects of Omnacortil
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you have eczema and you are concerned about the side effects of omnacortil.
Omnacortil is a corticosteroid which as a dermatologist, I would generally reserve for severe cases of widespread eczema which has not responded well to topical steroids, moisturizers and antihistamines.
To answer your query in particular, Omnacortil 40 mg could be taken as a short course for 5 -7 days without expecting major side effects especially metabolic side effects.
The side effects if given for a short duration mainly includes gastric side effects like gastritis and reflux. You could take an antacid tablet like Ranitidine before meals twice a day to prevent this side effect.
Other possible side effects include infections, weakening of bones ( Osteoporosis), diabetes mellitus, hypertension and weight gain.
If your eczema is already infected, it is advisable to treat the infection first before taking steroids as the infection can flare without covering with an oral antibiotic.
Hope this helps you.
If you have any other queries, I will be glad to answer.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
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