Cortidan 6mg Tablets

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Cortidan Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of Cortidan Tablet in pregnancy. Thus, it is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine unless prescribed by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning a baby.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Cortidan Tablet while breastfeeding?

Cortidan Tablet pass into the breastmilk. Thus, it is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine while breastfeeding. Your doctor might suggest you an alternative or ask you to monitor your baby closely.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Cortidan Tablet?

The medicine is likely to affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive until you know how the medicine affects you. Caution is advised while driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Cortidan Tablet?

No information is available on interaction of this medicine when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a family history or have any underlying medical condition such as liver or kidney diseases, peptic ulcers, fits, hypertension, diabetes, weak or brittle bones (osteoporosis), brain-related disorder, muscle weakness etc.
• You had or have depression, psychosis or any psychiatric illnesses.
• You ever had tuberculosis.
• You have any kind of heart diseases. In such condition restricted salt diet and potassium supplements are suggested.
• You have tumour of adrenal gland tissue (pheochromocytoma).
• You have a problem with your thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), it may required dose adjustment.
• You have an infection in your eye due to herpes simplex virus (Ocular herpes).
• Anyone in your family has chickenpox, measles and you have never had it earlier. You should avoid contact and inform your doctor.
• You are going to take any vaccine.
• Do not stop taking the medicine abruptly.