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How Long Should Omnacortil Be Taken For Eczema?
Question: Hi,bad case eczema taking omnacorlt 40 mg .how long can I take 40 mg then move to 20 mg.how long can I be on omnacortil .
Brief Answer:
Five days without tapering or 7 days and then lower the dose gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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I generally recommend using Omnicortil for 5 days and if better in that time you don't need to taper it.
If after 5 days you are not better, you can use it for 7 days and then start lowering the dose with 5 mg every day so 14 days treatment in total.
You should also consider using topical steroids. Start with using a mild one like Hydrocortisone or Triamcinolone, applying thin layer twice/day.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor. Steroids have many side effects, so they are the last resource we use after trying first topical steroids and emollient creams.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Five days without tapering or 7 days and then lower the dose gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I generally recommend using Omnicortil for 5 days and if better in that time you don't need to taper it.
If after 5 days you are not better, you can use it for 7 days and then start lowering the dose with 5 mg every day so 14 days treatment in total.
You should also consider using topical steroids. Start with using a mild one like Hydrocortisone or Triamcinolone, applying thin layer twice/day.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor. Steroids have many side effects, so they are the last resource we use after trying first topical steroids and emollient creams.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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