Minocort Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of Addison's disease (inadequate production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands) and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (a genetic condition that affects the adrenal glands).

Minocort Tablet occur naturally in the body, and help to maintain health and well-being and to treat various diseases involving swelling. Minocort Tablet is used to replace the chemicals that are normally produced by organs attached to the kidneys.

Uses of Minocort Tablet

Benefits of Minocort Tablet

In Addison's disease

Addison's disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon disorder that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough of some very essential hormones required for various body functions. If your body isn't producing enough of such hormones, Minocort Tablet helps to replace the shortage. This may help your body to perform necessary functions, such as retaining enough salt to function well. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

In Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to the group of genetic disorders that adversely affects a child's normal growth and development. Minocort Tablet helps to treat this condition by replacing the hormone cortisol, which is decreased considerably in this condition. This helps the body to perform vital functions and improves the quality of life.

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How to use Minocort 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. Minocort Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minocort Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Minocort 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

Information regarding the use of Minocort Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Minocort Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Minocort Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Minocort Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Minocort Tablet is used for the treatment of addison’s disease (Inadequate production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands).
It is also effective in correcting electrolyte imbalances associated with Addison's disease.
Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of electrolytes (such as sodium) in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
Regularly monitor your blood pressure, your salt intake in foods, and your weight. Inform your doctor if you notice any changes.
Let your doctor know you're on this medicine before you receive any vaccines.
It can re-activate any old infections you may have. Inform your doctor if you have or had hepatitis B, C, or tuberculosis.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Mineralocorticoids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Mineralocorticoids

Patient concerns

Myself PATIENT from congenital heart disease for birth doctor asked surgical or ballon method only treatment plzzconsultt

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear PATIENT this point of time you need expert guidance and treatment under supervision. In surgical condition like yours surgery may not be avoided. It is better to take treatment as per your treating physician advice. But yes you can opt Homeopathy for your general well being and good healthYou must consult your treating physician and take treatment under supervision. For your back problem and general health you may start taking Ruta 30, 04 drops in half cup water and Alfa alfa tonic 1 tsp thrice daily for a month. For Do?s and Don?ts while taking homeopathic medicines visit www.arorasclinic.com/homeopathy

Myself PATIENT am suffer from congenital heart disease for birth and 2year before doctor asked direct surgery of solution so plzz consulting me about disease

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

You need surgery Get it done early

Related lab tests

ACTH Stimulation Test

Adreno Corticotrophic Hormone Plasma

Cortisol

Sodium

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References

Chrousos GP. Adrenocorticosteroids & Adrenocortical Antagonists. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 693.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Minocort Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Minocort Tablet

Benefits of Minocort Tablet

In Addison's disease

In Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

How to use Minocort Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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References

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