Vikosolone-10 Tablet belongs to the class of steroid or corticosteroid medicine. Vikosolone-10 Tablet is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines treating various medical conditions such as allergies, joint inflammation (arthritis), breathing problems (e.g., asthma), certain blood disorders, collagen diseases (e.g., lupus), certain eye diseases (e.g., keratitis), cancer (e.g., leukaemia), endocrine problems (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency), intestinal problems (e.g., ulcerative colitis), swelling due to certain conditions, or skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis). It relieves the release of substances that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Besides this, it also prescribes preventing organ rejection after a transplant.

Vikosolone-10 Tablet contains Prednisolone. It plays a vital role in treating a wide range of allergic reactions and inflammation in the body, including allergies, blood disorders, skin diseases, infections, and certain cancers, and preventing organ rejection after a transplant. It also dampens the immune system, which may aid with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, where the immune system incorrectly attacks its tissues.

Vikosolone-10 Tablet is to be taken as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. In some cases, you may experience weight gain, indigestion, problems sleeping (insomnia), restlessness, mild mood changes and sweating. Most of these side effects of Vikosolone-10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor before starting Vikosolone-10 Tablet if you are allergic to corticosteroids or Prednisolone, have had a recent heart attack, hypertension, stomach ulcer, epilepsy, diabetes, epilepsy. Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor; you may need to reduce the dose as directed by the doctor gradually. If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor to avoid any unwanted harm to the baby. And also, tell your doctor all the drugs you are taking to avoid any contra-indication. When using Vikosolone-10 Tablet in children, exercise extreme caution.

Vikosolone-10 Tablet plays a vital role in treating a wide range of allergic reactions and inflammation in the body by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. Vikosolone-10 Tablet is accepted to treat various medical conditions such as allergies, joint inflammation (arthritis), breathing problems (e.g., asthma), certain blood disorders, collagen diseases (e.g., lupus), certain eye diseases (e.g., keratitis), cancer (e.g., leukaemia), endocrine problems (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency), intestinal problems (e.g., ulcerative colitis), swelling due to certain conditions, or skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis). It relieves the release of substances that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Besides this, it also prescribes preventing organ rejection after a transplant.

• Weight gain
• Indigestion
• Problems sleeping (insomnia)
• Feeling restless
• Sweating a lot
• Mild mood changes

Never encourage self-medication; suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not take Vikosolone-10 Tablet if you are allergic to steroids, Prednisolone, or any components present in Vikosolone-10 Tablet . Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Let your doctor know if you are with an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), liver disease or kidney failure or have had seizures, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), tuberculosis or have ever been treated for tuberculosis, GI disorders, Heart disorders, Blood disorders (Had, have blood clots),  mood swings or psychotic tendencies, adrenal gland disorders, scleroderma (systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune disease). Vikosolone-10 Tablet can cause dizziness, visual problems, and weariness. If you have such symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery. When using Vikosolone-10 Tablet , exercise extreme caution. Make sure that children and teenagers get their height checked by a doctor on a regular basis so that any changes in their growth can be detected early.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Vikosolone-10 Tablet may interact with medicines used to treat tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin, isoniazid), blood thinners (e.g. aspirin, warfarin), antiepilepsy drugs (e.g. carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), anticholinergics (e.g. amitriptyline), medicines used for myasthenia gravis (e.g. neostigmine), Antidiabetic medications (e.g. Insulin), HIV medications (e.g. cobicistat), sex hormones (e.g. estrogen), NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen), Diuretics (e.g. thiazides, furosemide, ethacrylic acid), medicines are used to treat lung diseases or asthma (e.g. theophylline, salbutamol, terbutaline, salmeterol, formoterol), and an antibiotic used for fungal infection (e.g. amphotericin B).

Drug-Food Interactions: Vikosolone-10 Tablet severely interacts with grapefruit and rich protein foods. Hence it should not be taken with Vikosolone-10 Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Vikosolone-10 Tablet should be taken care of if you have an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), have or had a recent vaccination, infections, stomach ulcer, ulcerative colitis (GI perforation), prematurity problems, tuberculosis, hyperadrenocorticism (presence of an excess of adrenocortical hormones), hyperlipidemia (high levels of fats in the blood), liver disease or kidney failure, myasthenia gravis (a disease that causes muscle weakness), diabetes, and other heart diseases.

• RIFAMPICIN
• ISONIAZID
• ASPIRIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• NEOSTIGMINE
• INSULIN
• COBICISTAT
• ESTROGEN
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• FUROSEMIDE
• ETHACRYLIC ACID
• THEOPHYLLINE
• SALBUTAMOL
• TERBUTALINE
• SALMETEROL
• FORMOTEROL
• AMPHOTERICIN B

• Some anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger can relax membranes in the airways, reducing coughing.

• Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
• The main cause of a cough is acid reflux. One of the easiest ways to treat this condition and reduce the cough that accompanies it is to avoid foods that can cause acid reflux.
• The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
• Try to sleep 7-9 hours each night to stay fit and safe.
• It is advised to avoid contacting known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc., and specific food items are known to cause allergy to you.
• Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

• In individuals taking high or immunosuppressive dosages of corticosteroids, the administration of live or live attenuated vaccinations is not recommended and may be contraindicated. Using inactivated viral or bacterial vaccinations with caution is advised.

Allergy: Allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens’. Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. One of the symptoms of allergy is cough. Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when mucus or any other foreign irritant is in it.