


Acton 60IU Injection
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Acton 60IU Injection is a hormone medicine containing corticotropin. It is used for flare-ups of multiple sclerosis, infantile spasms, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain cases of lupus, sarcoidosis, and severe inflammatory eye conditions. It helps reduce inflammation by increasing the body's natural anti-inflammatory activity. It is injected under the skin or into a muscle as prescribed. It may cause fluid retention, weight gain, muscle weakness, and high blood pressure.Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 09 Nov 2026 | 01:04 AM (IST)



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Acton 60IU Injection is given as an injection into the skin or muscles under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, irritability, increased risk of fever, and high blood pressure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure or heart problems or had liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Acton Injection
- Infantile spasms
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) : Used during sudden attacks or flare-ups of multiple sclerosis to help manage the worsening of symptoms.
- Rheumatoid arthritis : Helps as a short-term add-on treatment during sudden episodes or flare-ups of rheumatoid arthritis to help control inflammation and symptoms.
- Inflammatory conditions
Benefits of Acton Injection
Infantile spasms are a rare but serious type of seizure that occurs in babies, often affecting their development. Acton 60IU Injection is commonly used to treat these spasms. It can help reduce or stop the seizures, giving the child a better chance at normal growth and development. Early treatment with it can lead to improved outcomes and help prevent long-term complications.
Multiple sclerosis is a condition affecting the nervous system that can have periods when symptoms suddenly worsen, known as attacks or flare-ups. Acton 60IU Injection is used during these acute attacks or flares and helps reduce inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that causes painful, swollen, and stiff joints and can occasionally flare up. Acton 60IU Injection is used as a short-term add-on treatment during acute episodes or flares and helps reduce inflammation.
Severe allergic or inflammatory eye conditions can affect the front or back of the eye, including the cornea, iris, optic nerve, or retina. Acton 60IU Injection helps treat these conditions by increasing the body's natural anti-inflammatory activity, which helps control inflammation affecting the eye.
Side effects of Acton Injection
- Convulsion
- High blood pressure
- Irritability
- Fever
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The dose of Acton 60IU Injection, where it is injected, and how often it is given depend on your condition and your doctor's instructions. Your doctor will show you how to prepare and give the injection before you use it yourself.
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Quick tips
- Contact your doctor promptly if you develop fever or signs of infection, as treatment can increase your risk of infections and may hide some symptoms of illness.
- Your doctor may advise you to reduce salt in your diet or take certain supplements, as Acton 60IU Injection can cause salt and water retention and lower potassium levels.
- Do not suddenly change or stop long-term treatment of Acton 60IU Injection without medical advice. Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose.
- Tell your doctor before receiving any vaccine, and inform them about prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbs, and dietary supplements you use.
- Tell your doctor if you develop vision problems, severe mood changes, or signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat or difficulty breathing.
- Acton 60IU Injection should not be used with fungal infections or ocular herpes simplex, among several other listed conditions.
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References
- Schimmer BP, Funder JW. ACTH, Adrenal Steroids, and Pharmacology of the Adrenal Cortex. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1210-15.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 326.
- Corticotropin [Prescribing information]. ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2025. [Accessed 23 Sep. 2026] (online). Available from:




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