Walacort Tablet

How to use Walacort Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Walacort Tablet is to be taken with food.
Avoid Walacort Tablet with dietary sodium.

How Medicine Works

Walacort Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Expert Advice

• Walacort Tablet helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
• Don"t use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
• Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
• Walacort Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
• Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Walacort Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
• Do not stop taking Walacort Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Walacort an antibiotic?

Walacort is not an antibiotic. It"s a glucocorticoid.

Q. Is Walacort safe to use?

Walacort is safe to use when used for an indication in a dose as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Walacort cause hair loss?

Walacort is not known to cause hair loss. Rather, it may cause an increase in body hair growth (especially in females) on long-term use. Talk to your doctor if you get excessive hair growth on your body while taking Walacort.

Q. Does Walacort work in retention edema?

Walacort is not used in retention edema. Glucocorticoids can cause fluid and salt retention as a side effect thereby causing edema or aggravating edema. However, Walacort does not normally cause retention of salt and water and the risk of inducing edema and hypertension is almost negligible.

Q. Is Walacort stronger than hydrocortisone?

Walacort and hydrocortisone belong to the same class of medications (i.e. corticosteroids) and produce almost similar pharmacological responses. The effect may vary based on the conditions and individual response. Always follow doctor’s advice regarding its use.

Q. Can I take Walacort with ibuprofen?

An increase in the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding may occur if non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen are taken with corticosteroids. Talk to your doctor before taking Walacort with any NSAID.

Q. Does Walacort expire?

Yes, Walacort does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Does Walacort cause insomnia?

Walacort can cause insomnia (inability to sleep). Most people find that using this medicine for a short time causes no problems. Talk to your doctor if you experience insomnia while taking Walacort.

Q. Does Walacort cause weight gain?

Walacort can cause weight gain especially when high doses taken for a long time or repeated short courses are taken. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Walacort.

Q. Is Walacort a steroid?

Walacort is a glucocorticoid and belongs to a group of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids. These are synthesized naturally in the body and help to maintain health and well-being. Two main classes of corticosteroids, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids are involved in a wide range of physiologic processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.

Q. Is Walacort a hydrocortisone?

Walacort is not a hydrocortisone. These are two different drugs which belong to the same group of medicines called steroids (also known as corticosteroids).

Q. Is Walacort over the counter?

Walacort is not an over the counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.Show moreShow less