My child is 6 Years Old. He has a cross fusion ectopic. Both of kidneys are on right side.He has a issue of swelling when he caught by cold or cough.Doctors are recommended omnacortail 20 mg  twice a day. is it safe to give them? Any side effects are there..? Kindly reply.
Hi, Thanks for writing in. These malformations may be associated with symptoms related to infection (pyelonephritis), obstruction (HY Chat Doctor.  Vesicoureteral reflux is also commonly associated this may be responsible for the high incidence of pyelonephritis. Omnacortil is prednisolone and should be given only after discussing with senior doctors. There are many side effects of omnacortil and the benefit must clearly be understood when giving 20 mg dose to a child. I would suggest you please consult a pediatrician and then discuss the need for taking omnacortil after clinical examination. The soft tissue swelling in not clearly understood and might need detailed clinical investigations to confirm diagnosis.