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. A Cort 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with A Cort 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of A Cort 400mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION

A Cort 400mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether A Cort 400mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor. | - Kidney : CAUTION

A Cort 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of A Cort 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

If you miss a dose of A Cort 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Will I get cured after taking A Cort 400mg Tablet for shingles?::: A Cort 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.| Does A Cort 400mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?::: No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with A Cort 400mg Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.| What are the serious side effects of A Cort 400mg Tablet?::: Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.| Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking A Cort 400mg Tablet?::: Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking A Cort 400mg Tablet. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person?s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking A Cort 400mg Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.| What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of A Cort 400mg Tablet accidentally?::: Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral A Cort 400mg Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.| Can I get resistant to A Cort 400mg Tablet treatment?::: Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to A Cort 400mg Tablet. If you are not responding to A Cort 400mg Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.| Is hair loss caused due to A Cort 400mg Tablet permanent?::: Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of A Cort 400mg Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.| Will I get cured after taking A Cort 400mg Tablet for shingles?::: A Cort 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.| Does A Cort 400mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?::: No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with A Cort 400mg Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.| What are the serious side effects of A Cort 400mg Tablet?::: Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.| Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking A Cort 400mg Tablet?::: Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking A Cort 400mg Tablet. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person?s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking A Cort 400mg Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.| What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of A Cort 400mg Tablet accidentally?::: Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral A Cort 400mg Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.| Can I get resistant to A Cort 400mg Tablet treatment?::: Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to A Cort 400mg Tablet. If you are not responding to A Cort 400mg Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.| Is hair loss caused due to A Cort 400mg Tablet permanent?::: Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of A Cort 400mg Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

A Cort 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

-Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with Acyclovir. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function closely. Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.

| -Tacrolimus (Oral Route): Severe

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.

| -Ciclosporin (Oral Route): Severe

Caution is advised when taking Ciclosporin with Acyclovir. Your doctor may closely monitor the effects of Acyclovir if used concurrently with Ciclosporin and adjust the dose if needed. Acyclovir may raise blood levels of Ciclosporin.Concurrent use may cause kidney dysfunction.

| -Ciclosporin (Injection Route): Severe

Caution is advised when taking Ciclosporin with Acyclovir. Your doctor may closely monitor the effects of Acyclovir if used concurrently with Ciclosporin and adjust the dose if needed. Acyclovir may raise blood levels of Ciclosporin.Concurrent use may cause kidney dysfunction.

| -Ceftriaxone (Injection Route): Moderate

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your kidney function. Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney dysfunction.

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