Melcort Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer.

Many modern health problems involve inflammation. When the immune system goes into action, inflammation can get out of control and cause damage or pain. Melcort Tablet is a chemical that can stop inflammation

Uses of Melcort Tablet

Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Treatment of Cancer

Benefits of Melcort Tablet

In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions

Melcort Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.

In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

Melcort Tablet gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. 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 Cancer

Melcort Tablet helps in the treatment of a variety of cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation around the site of cancer. It is used specifically to decrease swelling (edema), associated with tumors of the spine and brain. Moreover, it helps to treat or prevent allergic reactions in cancer patients.

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Side effects of Melcort Tablet

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

Common side effects of Melcort

Increased appetite
Weight gain
Frequent urge to urinate
Cushing syndrome
Cough
Upper respiratory tract infection
Abnormal hair growth
Obesity
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use Melcort Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melcort Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Melcort Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Melcort Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Melcort Tablet 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Melcort Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Melcort Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Melcort Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Melcort Tablet is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Melcort Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Melcort Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Melcort Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Melcort Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Melcort Tablet helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Melcort Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Melcort Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Melcort Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

Patient concerns

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Homeopathy

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Ayurveda

Case has to be seen in person before starting the treatment You can start with Aarogyavardhini vati 2 tablet twice Gandhak rasayan 1 tablet twice with water

FAQs

Is Melcort Tablet a steroid?

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

What is Melcort Tablet used for?

Melcort Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.

How does Melcort Tablet work?

Melcort Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.

Is Melcort Tablet better than Prednisone?

Clinical studies have shown that Melcort Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Melcort Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.

Is Melcort Tablet a painkiller?

No, Melcort Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.

Can I take Melcort Tablet with Tamsulosin?

Yes, Melcort Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.

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References

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