Defzacort 6 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer.
Defzacort 6 Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know.
Defzacort 6 Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Key Ingredients
Deflazacort (6mg)
Safety Advice
Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Defzacort 6 Tablet. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Defzacort 6 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Defzacort 6 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. warnings Driving SAFE Defzacort 6 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Defzacort 6 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Defzacort 6 Tablet is recommended. warnings Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Defzacort 6 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Defzacort 6 Tablet is recommended.
Uses of Defzacort- 6
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Defzacort 6 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Defzacort 6 Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
