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Is it safe to take corticosteroid tabs.
I am suffering from contact dermatitis and doc prescribed me nucort m8 which is a steroid. Just wanna know is it safe to take this Medicine as it is a steroid and how long should i take it.
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For short periods safe.. however treatment depends on the severity.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Richa Chopra
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
It is safe if you take it for a short duration under the guidance of a doctor.
Do not take it longer than prescribed
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Dr. S Divya
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Steroid can be taken for short course for contact dermatitis for 5 days . It is safe . But long term usage with out doctors guidence is not suggested
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