Omnacortil Forte Syrup

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Omnacortil Forte syrup during pregnancy?

There is little information available on the safety of the medicine during pregnancy. A long term use may be associated with low birth weight and growth retardation in the baby. Consult the doctor for more information. If you become pregnant while taking the medicine seek medical help.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Omnacortil Forte syrup while breastfeeding?

The content present in Omnacortil syrup, passes into breast milk in small amounts. Avoid while breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor.

Driving

Can I drive after consuming Omnacortil Forte syrup?

There is little information available on the effect of medicine on the driving abilities of an individual. if you experience dizziness, drowsiness and vision disturbance, avoid driving or using machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol while taking Omnacortil Forte syrup?

No known interaction with alcohol is available, one must limit their alcohol intake while taking steroids if the steroid is prescribed for long term treatment. Consult the doctor to know more and what works for you best.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have or had infections measles, chickenpox and shingles.
• You had exposure to patients infected with measles, chickenpox and shingles.
• You must avoid coming in contact with patients infected with measles, chickenpox and shingles. You experience skin allergies.
• You suffer mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems.
• You experience vision disturbances and eye infections. Upon long term, get the eyes checked at least once in 6 months.
• You are elderly, have a heart problem, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, thyroid, liver and kidney diseases.
• You suffer from muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called myasthenia gravis.
• Children and adolescents taking steroids must be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids retards the growth on long term use.
• You suffer from psychiatric disease, diabetes, fits, osteoporosis and glaucoma.