Cinocort 4 mg

Indication

Corticosteroid for endocrine disorders, rheumatic disorders, dermatologic diseases and allergic states.

Ingredients

• Triamcinolone 4 mg

Direction

2–4 tablets (8–16 mg) per day, in 3–4 divided doses after meals, or as directed by the doctor. Do not stop suddenly after prolonged use.

Side effects

• Increased appetite
• weight gain and fluid retention
• Stomach irritation or peptic ulcer
• Raised blood sugar and blood pressure
• Mood changes or difficulty sleeping
• With prolonged use: osteoporosis
• muscle weakness
• increased risk of infection
• adrenal suppression
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if side effects persist or are severe.

Precautions

• Prescription corticosteroid: use only as directed by a doctor
• Do not use in untreated systemic infections or with live vaccines
• Use with caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• osteoporosis
• glaucoma or heart failure
• Do not stop abruptly after long
• term use
• reduce the dose gradually
• Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.