Brand Nicort

Nicort contains Methylprednisolone. Nicort belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid drug. It is a variant of prednisolone, methylated at carbon 6 of the B ring. Nicort helps relieve inflammation and itch that may occur with certain skin problems and allergies. It is also used to relieve pain in arthritic joints, fluid retention in head injuries, treat inflammatory bowel disease and to control asthma.

Nicort may also be used to prevent organ transplant rejection after a transplant. Nicort may be used for other purposes as decided by your doctor.

Dosage and administration
Take Nicort exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor. If you are taking Nicort for a prolonged period of time, it is important that you do not stop it suddenly. Your doctor will advise you about reducing the dosing gradually. Take Nicort with food or after a meal. Try to take it at the same time each day.

Side Effects:
Nicort may cause increased appetite, indigestion or anxiety. Alert your doctor if you experience any sudden weight gain, swelling of legs or arms, breathlessness, stomach pain, severe vomiting, black or thick stools, extreme tiredness, muscle weakness or unusual mood swings.
Nicort may also cause increased growth of hair on the face, muscle and bone ache, eyesight problems. However, these side effects are usually not common and not a cause for concern, especially if you are taking Nicort for a short period of time only.

Alert your doctor if you experience any discomfort that does not go away.