Omnacortil 30 Tablet (Prednisolone 30mg)

Medical Description

Omnacortil 30mg Tablet contains prednisolone. It is a corticosteroid which belongs to a class of steroid medicines.

Uses of Omnacortil 30 MG

For the treatment of various allergic conditions like asthma, skin allergies including psoriasis and lung conditions and allergies due to medicines
For relieving pain and inflammation in different body parts and in various conditions such as arthritis

Contraindications of Omnacortil 30 MG

If you are allergic to this medicine or steroids or any other ingredients of this medicine
If you have any other infection and you are not taking any medicine to treat that infection
If you are suffering from viral infection of eye caused by herpes virus

Side effects of Omnacortil 30 MG

Irritation
Feeling angry
Mood swings
Confusion
Anxiety
Weight gain
Infections
Bloating
Weakness
Fatigue

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
This medicine makes you more prone for infections, in case you already have any infection like fungal infection, or you have measels or chicken pox, you are taking medicines to suppress immune response discuss your condition with doctor.
You experience any skin allergies and rise in blood sugar levels or you are diabetic.
You experience mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems including suicidal thoughts.
You experience visual disturbances and eye infections. Upon long term use there is the probability that you may develop a cataract.
You are elderly, you have a heart problem, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, liver and kidney diseases.
It can impair the fertility of an individual, be very cautious
You have a history of muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called mysthenia gravis
This medicine may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of your gut like stomach, pancreas and can also cause ulcers.
Children and adolescents receiving steroids should be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids can retard the growth

Mode of Action of Omnacortil 30 MG

How Does It Work?
Prednisolone is a naturally occuring steroid. Steroids are hormones produced in human body and responsible for normal body functions. It acts by suppressing the immune response in allergies and inflam…

Directions for Use of Omnacortil 30 MG

Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor
Do not stop taking this medicine on your own

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Interactions of Omnacortil 30 MG

Interactions with other medicines
You should not take any live vaccine while taking this medicine as it can reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine
Antacids and antibiotics rifamycin and erythromycin can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
You may require a higher dose of this medicine if you are taking medicines to treat fits like phenobarbital, phenytoin.
If you are taking medicines antifungal medicines like amphoterecin and ketoconazole, oral contraceptive medicines like ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, antibiotics like troleandomycin and erthromycin, immunosuppresants like ciclosporin, methotrexate you are more likely to experience side effects of either of the medicine.
There is an increased risk of stomach bleeding if you are taking painkillers or aspirin along with this medicine.
You should be cautious you are taking any anti-diabetic medicine like insulin, medicines to stop blood clotting, water pill and thyroid medicine such as carbimazole and thiamazole, medicines for heart failure like digoxin.
Somatropin a growth hormone if taken along can inhibit its growth in an individual.
Other medicines for treat asthma like salbutamol may lead to an increase in potassium level in blood and you may expereince irregular heart beats.
Interactions with food items
Grapefruit Juice

Storage and disposal of Omnacortil 30 MG

Store this medicine below 25°C
Keep it in original pack to protect it from catching moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

Dosage of Omnacortil 30 MG

Overdose
Taking more than the prescribed dose can cause side effects like mental disorders, hallucinations, depression, irregular heart beats or sometimes it can be even fatal. You must seek immediate medical assistance in case you have taken too much of this medicine.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of this medicine take it as soon as you remember.
If it’s time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate the missed one.