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Terracort is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Ulcerative Colitis. The alternative uses of Terracort have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Terracort depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Terracort include Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Facial swelling. While these are the most often observed Terracort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Terracort normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Terracort is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Terracort has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Terracort related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Terracort are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Terracort have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Terracort is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Terracort is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Terracort safe for pregnant women?
Terracort may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Terracort again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Terracort safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Terracort on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Terracort will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Terracort on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Terracort. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Terracort on the Liver?
Terracort may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Terracort on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Terracort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Terracort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Terracort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Terracort habit forming or addictive?
Terracort is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Terracort
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Terracort with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Terracort
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Terracort with alcohol will be.
Terracort is a brand name for tetracycline. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory infections, skin and soft tissue infection, urinary tract infection, rickettsial infections such as Q fever or tick fever, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Yes, Terracort can be prescribed for pneumonia. The most common cause of pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria and Terracort is often prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Terracort can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Terracort along with ibuprofen if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Yes, Terracort can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. It is generally found to be very effective against bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae which cause this infection. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Terracort is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
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