Omnacortil Forte Syrup (Prednisolone 15mg)

Medical Description

Omnacortil Forte syrup is a steroid that contains prednisolone as an active ingredient. Omnacortil Forte syrup is used to treat health conditions like allergies, asthma, nephrotic syndrome, rheumatic disorders. The medicine modifies the immune response, reducing allergy and inflammation. Never stop the medicine abruptly. Inform the doctor if you have diabetes, psychiatric illness, osteoporosis.

Uses of Omnacortil Forte 15 MG/5ML

It is used to treat allergies, asthma.
It is used to treat nephrotic syndrome.
It is used to treat rheumatic and autoimmune disorders.
It is used to treat cancer.
It prevents rejection after an organ transplant.

Contraindications of Omnacortil Forte 15 MG/5ML

If you are allergic to prednisolone or other ingredients of the medicine.
If you have another infection and you are not taking medicine to treat the infection.
If you have taken a live vaccine.

Side effects of Omnacortil Forte 15 MG/5ML

Weight gain
Facial puffiness
Indigestion
Sleeplessness
Mood swings
Weakness, fatigue
Infection
Impaired wound healing
Growth retardation
The above side effects are seen in long term use

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have or had infections measles, chickenpox and shingles.
You had exposure to patients infected with measles, chickenpox and shingles.
You must avoid coming in contact with patients infected with measles, chickenpox and shingles. You experience skin allergies.
You suffer mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems.
You experience vision disturbances and eye infections. Upon long term, get the eyes checked at least once in 6 months.
You are elderly, have a heart problem, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, thyroid, liver and kidney diseases.
You suffer from muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called myasthenia gravis.
Children and adolescents taking steroids must be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids retards the growth on long term use.
You suffer from psychiatric disease, diabetes, fits, osteoporosis and glaucoma.

Mode of Action of Omnacortil Forte 15 MG/5ML

How Does It Work?
Omnacortil Forte syrup contains prednisolone is a steroid. Steroids are hormones produced in the human body naturally that plays an important role in the functions of the human body.
The medicine suppresses the chemicals that cause allergies, swelling.

Directions for Use of Omnacortil Forte 15 MG/5ML

Take the medicine as instructed by the doctor.
Shake well before use.
Use a cup, spoon, or dropper for the quantity.
Avoid consuming directly from the bottle.

Interactions of Omnacortil Forte 15 MG/5ML

Interactions with other medicines
You must not take a live vaccine while taking the medicine as it reduces the effectiveness of the vaccine.
Some medicines affect the way Omnacortil Forte syrup works or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.
Taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, anti-thyroid, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder.
There is an increased risk of stomach bleeding if you are taking painkillers or aspirin along with the medicine.

Storage and disposal of Omnacortil Forte 15 MG/5ML

Store below 25°C and use within 3 months.
Store it in original packing to protect it from direct sunlight.
Keep it away from children.

Dosage of Omnacortil Forte 15 MG/5ML

Overdose
If you have taken too much of the medicine, contact the doctor or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking a dose of the medicine take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose schedule. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed one.