DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection is a corticosteroid medicine used to reduce inflammation in a wide range of disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, acute gouty arthritis, Crohns disease, systemic lupus, and severe allergic conditions such as bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and drug-induced allergies. It is also prescribed to treat lung diseases, digestive tract diseases, skin diseases, blood disorders, and eye diseases such as allergic conjunctivitis. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

The dosage of DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection prescribed to each patient will vary. Always follow your physicians instructions and/or the directions on the prescription drug label.

DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection can be taken with or without food.

If your physician has instructed or directed you to take DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection medication in a regular schedule and you have missed a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the doses unless otherwise directed.

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection , seek medical attention immediately.

• Aspirin
• Carbamazepine
• Ephedrine
• Erythromycin
• Indomethacin
• Ketoconazole
• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin
• Rifampin
• Thalidomide
• Warfarin

It may be noted that drugs other than those listed above may also interact with DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection .

Usually drug interactions occur when it is taken with another drug or with food. Before you take a medication for a particular ailment, you should inform the health expert about intake of any other medications including non-prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines that may increase the effect of DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection , and dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals and herbal, so that the doctor can warn you of any possible drug interactions.

DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection can interact with blood-thinning medications.

Do let your doctor know if you smoke, consume alcohol or caffeinated drinks, or use illegal drugs as these may interfere with the action of your medication. Make sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions you may have, or any family history of medical problems. Do not start or stop using any medicine without consulting your doctor.

Like other medicines, DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection can cause some side effects. If they do occur, the side effects of DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection are most likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and may require the individual to inform the doctor or visit the nearest hospital immediately.

It is pertinent to note that side effects of DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection cannot be anticipated. If any side effects of DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection develop or change in intensity, the doctor should be informed as soon as possible.

DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection can cause side effects such as :

• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar
• Weight gain
• Insomnia
• Fluid retention
• Headache
• Muscle weakness
• Glaucoma
• Irregular menses

This is not a complete list of all side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking DICORSONE 0.5mg Injection .

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