Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Blurred vision

Muscle cramps

Indigestion (dyspepsia)

Irregular menstrual cycle

Decreased functioning of the adrenal gland (adrenal suppression)

Increased susceptibility to infections

Excess amounts of chemicals made by the adrenal gland causing increased weight, blood pressure and hair growth (Cushing's Syndrome)

Nervousness

Skin reactions such as rash and itch

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

Live vaccines should not be administered to people taking corticosteroids, as their normal immune response is reduced and giving a live vaccine may therefore result in infection rather than the production of antibodies. As corticosteroids reduce the normal response of the immune system to attack by micro-organisms, it should be ensured that if antibiotics are required, that they are given in effective doses.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

Entocort CR Capsules

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