Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste

This medication falls under a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It is used to treat many conditions such as mouth ulcers and mouth inflammation. It prevents the release of inflammation-causing substances in the body.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as application site irritation. If the reactions persist or continue to become worse over time, seek medical help as soon as possible. The usual dose in adults for treating adrenocortical insufficiency is 4-12 mg orally per day. Ideally, your dose needs to be prescribed by the doctor.

Before using this medication, you should inform your doctor if you have or are:

• Allergic to any ingredient contained within Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste.
• Allergic to any food or medicine or substance.
• Taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs.
• Thyroid disorder/herpes/diabetes/kidney disease/high blood pressure.
• History of glaucoma or malaria or mental illness especially depression.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult doctor before using this drug. The usual dose in adults for treating adrenocortical insufficiency is 4-12 mg orally per day. Ideally your dose needs to be prescribed by the doctor.

Take exactly as directed; do not increase dose or discontinue abruptly without consulting prescriber. Take oral medication with or after meals. Limit intake of caffeine or stimulants. Prescriber may recommend increased dietary vitamins, minerals, or iron.

Diabetics should monitor glucose levels closely (antidiabetic medication may need to be adjusted). Inform prescriber if you are experiencing greater than normal levels of stress (medication may need adjustment).

Some forms of this medication may cause GI upset (oral medication may be taken with meals to reduce GI upset; small frequent meals and frequent mouth care may reduce GI upset). You may be more susceptible to infection (avoid crowds and persons with contagious or infective conditions).

When consumed in excessive quantities, systemic hypercorticism and adrenal suppression may occur, in those cases discontinuation and withdrawal of the corticosteroid should be done judiciously.

• Ulcerative Colitis

• Mouth Ulcers

• Allergy

• Hypertension

• Contact Dermatitis

• Application Site Irritation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine can be given to the women who are breastfeeding but only after evaluating the benefits and risks with the doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Trioplast Oral Paste

  Icpa Health Products Ltd

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Corticosteroids involve phospholipase A2 inhibitory protein, lipocortins that bring about anti-inflammatory actions. This action is brought about by inhibition of arachidonic acid. It controls biosynthesis of leukotrienes and prostaglandins.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Antidiabetic medicines, Bupropion, Adalimumab, Ketoconazole and Ibuprofen.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with Liver Disease, Myocardial infarction, Hyperlipidemia, Osteoporosis and Renal Diseases.

• Ques : What is Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste?

  Ans : This is a medication which has Triamcinolone Topical as an active element present. This paste performs its action by showing anti-inflammatory activities.

• Ques : What are the uses of Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste?

  Ans : This is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Keratitis, Inflammation, Diffuse, posterior uveitis, Respiratory tract allergies, Iridocyclitis, Optic neuritis, Sympathetic ophthalmia, etc.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste?

  Ans : This medication is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects such as Dryness, Eczema, Burning, Itching, Irritation, Folliculitis, Hypertrichosis, Acneiform eruptions, Hypopigmentation, Perioral dermatitis, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste?

  Ans : Contraindication to Kenacort. In addition, This medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as hypersensitivity.

• Ques : Is Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Kenacort 0.1% W/W Oral Paste be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Kenacort can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Dryness, Eczema, Burning, Itching, Irritation, Folliculitis, Hypertrichosis, Acneiform eruptions, etc.

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