Does Omnacortil given for three days have any side effects?
Patient: Hi, my 4 yr daughter gets cold n cough very frequently.along with medicines like asthalin for nebulisation n cough syrup n antibiotic doctor has also given her OMNACORTIL which is steroid for 3 days. i kno side effects of omnacortil but i want to kno if given for a period of 3 days what will be its side effects? pls help me out Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Omnacortil will give minimal effect if given in small doses for few days as 3 or 5 days. Many doctors prescribe for various infections under the cover of antibiotics.Low dose steriods upto 2 weeks are safe. Earliest symptoms are weight gain and high BP. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Varinder Joshi