Icort Tablet 10

Icort Tablet 10 is used to manage the following health conditions:

• Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency - a condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones
• Various rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, acute gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis
• Collagen diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus and acute rheumatic carditis
• Different dermatologic diseases like pemphigus, severe erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, and mycosis fungoides
• Allergic conditions such as bronchial asthma, medicines hypersensitivity reactions, angioedema, and anaphylaxis
• Ophthalmic diseases like allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, optic neuritis
• Gastrointestinal diseases, including ulcerative colitis and regional enteritis
• Respiratory conditions like aspiration pneumonitis and disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis
• Hematologic disorders such as acquired hemolytic anaemia, leukaemia, and thrombocytopenic purpura
• Palliative management of neoplastic diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma
• Cerebral edema associated with brain tumours or after brain surgery
• Tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block
• Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement.

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Avoid crushing or chewing the tablet.
• You can take this medicine with or without food.
• Always follow your doctor's advice regarding the frequency and timing of taking this medicine.

Icort Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Icort Tablet 10 contains hydrocortisone (10 mg), which acts on the body as follows:

• Hydrocortisone works by blocking the production of substances that trigger inflammation, such as prostaglandins. This helps in reducing swelling, redness, and pain. It lowers the lymphatic system's activity and volume, thus reducing immune cell circulation. This helps in preventing them from reaching sites of inflammation. It also influences the production of certain chemicals like histamine and leukotrienes, thereby altering the body's normal response to infection and stress. In conditions where the adrenal glands are deficient in producing enough cortisol, hydrocortisone acts as a replacement therapy.

• Store Icort Tablet 10 at room temperature, ideally below 30°C.
• Shield the medication from light.
• Do not expose it to excessive moisture or heat.
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• If you are managing inflammatory or allergic conditions with Icort Tablet 10, consider incorporating Omega-3-rich foods like fish, walnuts, and flaxseeds into your diet. These nutrients can help reduce inflammation.
• Regular gentle exercise such as walking or yoga might help ease symptoms of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, which are often managed with Icort Tablet 10. Always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise regime.