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Umicort contains Hydrocortisone Sodium as the active ingredient which is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to the suppression of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It may also be used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency.
INGREDIENTS:
Hydrocortisone
Benifits:
It is prescribed for the treatment of :
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Multiple sclerosis
• Skin conditions
Direction to Use
Side Effects
Common Side Effects of Umicort are Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Mood changes, Behavioural changes.