Decdan Tablet

Decdan tablet is not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. It may increase the risk of growth retardation, abnormal brain development and cleft palate/lip in the fetus. Cases of cataracts also have been observed in babies born to mothers taking steroids for the long term. Thus, it should be taken when the doctor recommends after assessing the benefits of this medicine outweighs the risks to an unborn baby.

This medicine passes into breast milk in small amounts. Thus, the use of this medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers unless prescribed by the doctor.

It is less likely to affect your driving abilities. However, you should not drive if you experience any side effects which can hamper your ability to be alert.

There is limited information about the effects of this medicine with alcohol, but you should avoid having alcohol in excessive amounts.

This medicine should only be given to children if it is prescribed by the doctor and in the exact dose as prescribed under the supervision of an adult. Giving steroids to children for long term treatment can impair their growth.

Yes, but this medicine should be consumed with precaution with anti-diabetics as it can interfere with the blood-glucose-lowering effect of anti-diabetic medicines. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes and taking medications to arrive at the suitable dose adjustments.

No, you should not stop taking this medicine abruptly as it can result in steroidal withdrawal symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, diarrhoea and vomiting. Hence, steroid medicines should be stopped by reducing the dose slowly without stopping the treatment abruptly.

Medicines containing steroids act as a natural steroid produced in the body. It reduces the production of steroids by adrenal glands and when you stop taking steroids suddenly it reduces the levels of steroids in the body and causes a steroid withdrawal syndrome. Common symptoms of steroid withdrawal syndrome are fatigue, weakness, body ache, muscle pain, feeling of fainting and nausea.

No, Decdan tablet is not an antipyretic medicine and it does not help in reducing fever.

The common side effects are feeling low, increased appetite, indigestion, nervousness, slow wound healing, mood swings, hallucinations, etc. These side effects are temporary and may not be experienced by everyone. In case you experience any of the side effects or you feel any discomfort after using this medicine, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Talk to your doctor about any specific side effect that is bothering you.Your doctor may reduce the dose of your steroid medicine or suggest an alternative route of administration.Make healthy food choices and maintain an active lifestyle.Taking steroids for too long can affect your bone health, consult your doctor if you can take Vitamin D and calcium as a supplement.Never stop taking this medicine abruptly as it can aggravate the side effects. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually when required.

Decdan tablet is a steroidal medication. Steroids are hormones produced in the human body and responsible for normal body functions. It acts by suppressing the immune response in allergies and inflammation and during organ transplantation and helps in reducing symptoms such as pain, swelling and allergic reactions.

Decdan tablet is sometimes used in the short-term treatment of nausea caused due to cancer chemotherapy and during bone marrow transplants. However, until now, there is no specific information available about its action in controlling or reducing mouth or oral cancer.

Yes, the Decdan contains dexamethasone, which is a steroid.

Decdan is used to treat various inflammatory conditions, allergies and auto-immune conditions and to manage symptoms and side effects of certain types of cancer.

Decdan is not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. It may increase the risk of growth retardation, abnormal brain development and cleft palate/lip in the fetus. Cases of cataracts also have been observed in babies born to mothers taking steroids for the long term. Thus, it should be taken when the doctor recommends after assessing the benefits of this medicine outweighs the risks to an unborn baby.

The dose and frequency of Decdan vary among individuals depending on the condition it is being taken for. You should not consume more than the recommended daily dose by the doctor.