Benicort Oral Drops is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, and flare-ups of ongoing illnesses. It is also used to treat many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system. Benicort Oral Drops may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so. Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have liver problems. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

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If you miss a dose of Benicort Oral Drops, 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.

• Q. Q. How does Benicort Oral Drops work??
  Ans: Benicort Oral Drops works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.
• Q. Q. Is Benicort Oral Drops safe to use??
  Ans: Benicort Oral Drops is safe to use when used for an indication in a dose as advised by your doctor. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to Benicort Oral Drops or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Benicort Oral Drops if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
• Q. Q. Does Benicort Oral Drops cause hair loss??
  Ans: No, Benicort Oral Drops is not known to cause hair loss. In fact, it may cause an increase in body hair growth (especially in females) when used for a long-term duration. Talk to your doctor if you get excessive hair growth on your body while taking Benicort Oral Drops.
• Q. Q. Does Benicort Oral Drops cause weight gain??
  Ans: Yes, Benicort Oral Drops may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and used for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Benicort Oral Drops.
• Q. Q. Is Benicort Oral Drops over the counter medicine??
  Ans: No, Benicort Oral Drops is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
• Q. Q. Is Benicort Oral Drops a steroid??
  Ans: Yes, Benicort Oral Drops belongs to a group of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and well-being. Benicort Oral Drops increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling). Many different conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, etc can be improved by the use of Benicort Oral Drops, as they reduce inflammation in the body.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Benicort Oral Drops??
  Ans: If you forget a dose of Benicort Oral Drops, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

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