Cortimax-6mg Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹163.15
₹119.10
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ZUVENTUS HEALTH CARE LTD
Dosage
TABLET
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Deflazacort(6.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Allergic condition, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Therapy | Steroid |
| Side effects | Weight gain, headache, swelling |
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Medical Description
Cortimax 6mg tablet is a steroid that contains deflazacort as its active ingredient. It is used to treat or manage various disease conditions such as asthma, arthritis, and other allergic and inflammatory conditions. This corticosteroid acts by reducing inflammation (swelling) and by changing the way the immune system works. Take Cortimax 6mg tablet at the same time every day as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly, it may cause symptoms such as loss of appetite, an upset stomach, vomiting, etc. The dose of this medicine will be decreased gradually by your doctor to allow your body to adjust before stopping the drug completely. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history including all the medicines you are currently taking.
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to deflazacort or any other ingredients of Cortimax 6mg tablet.
- If you are having or recently had any vaccination with a live vaccine.
- If you have an infection.
Side effects
- Weight gain
- Swelling in hands, feet, face
- Allergic reactions like itching, hives, rashes
- Black tarry stool
- Headache
- Giddiness
- Mood changes
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of depression or mania or a family history of mental illness.
- You have fits.
- You have an underlying medical condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, kidney, liver or heart diseases, weak bones, muscle weakness, thyroid problem, etc.
- You have a tumour of the adrenal gland tissue (pheochromocytoma).
- You have an infection in your eye due to the herpes simplex virus (Ocular herpes).
- You ever had tuberculosis.
- You have irregular menses.
- Anyone in your family has chickenpox, measles and you have never had it earlier. You could be seriously affected.
- You are going to take any vaccine.
Directions for Use
Storage and disposal
- Store Cortimax 6mg tablet at or below 25°C.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Protect it from light and moisture.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Cortimax works or can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- In particular, if you are taking medicines for fits, breathing-related disorders like salbutamol, anti-diabetic medicines, water pills, painkillers like aspirin, anti-fungal medicines like ketoconazole, blood thinners like warfarin, anti-tuberculosis medicines like rifampicin, oral contraceptives, etc.
- Try to keep a gap of at least two hours between Cortimax and antacids.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:CORTIMAX
Manufacturer Name:ZUVENTUS HEALTH CARE LTD
Address:Zuventus Healthcare Ltd, Kamerey Bhasmay Elaka Pakyong, Rangpo East Sikkim 737132
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Cortimax 6 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
- Calcort 6mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
- Calcort 6mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
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