Cortiflo Tab 6mg

Cortiflo Tab

Take special care while taking Cortiflo

You should be current on all vaccines before you start taking Cortiflo. Tell your doctor if you have recently received a vaccine or if you are scheduled for a booster dose.
Long-term use of steroids may lead to bone loss (osteoporosis), especially if you smoke, if you do not exercise, if you do not get enough vitamin D or calcium in your diet, or if you have a family history of osteoporosis.
Taking Cortiflo during early pregnancy may increase the risk of cleft lip and palate in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Taking Cortiflo at any time during pregnancy may affect adrenal gland hormones in the newborn baby. If you have taken during pregnancy, tell your doctor if your baby has symptoms such as dry skin, weakness, feeding problems, or vomiting.

Before you take Cortiflo, Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if you have

•          Any type of bacterial, fungal, viral, or parasite infection;
•          Heart problems, high blood pressure;
•          A heart attack or stroke;
•          Fluid retention;
•          Kidney disease;
•          Liver disease (especially hepatitis B);
•          A stomach or intestinal disorder;
•          A colostomy or ileostomy;
•          Cataracts, glaucoma, or herpes infection of the eyes;
•          Diabetes;
•          A nerve-muscle disorder, such as myasthenia gravis;
•          Low bone mineral density; or
•          A problem with your thyroid, pituitary gland, or adrenal gland.
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• How and when to take Cortiflo

  You may take Cortiflo with or without food. You may need to take multiple tablets of different strengths to make up your correct dose. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
  If you cannot swallow a tablet whole, crush it and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save it for later use.
  Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use prednisolone in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

  
  

  If you forget to take Cortiflo

  If you miss a dose of Cortiflo, take it as soon as you remember. If you don't remember until the following day, skip the missed dose.
  Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten one.

  
  

  Possible side effects

• How to store Cortiflo

  Store at room temperature (below 250C) away from moisture and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.