Decmax 4mg Tablet
8 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹39.00
₹28.47
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GLS PHARMA LTD
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Dexamethasone(4.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Asthma, allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Therapy | Steroid |
| Side effects | Anxiety, sleeplessness, stomach discomfort, mood swings |
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Medical Description
Decmax 4 mg tablet is used to treat various inflammatory conditions, allergies, auto-immune conditions and to manage symptoms and side effects of certain types of cancer. It contains dexamethasone, a steroid medicine. Decmax 4 acts by reducing the formation of inflammation-causing substances in the body. It should be taken with food or after food but at the same time every day as per the direction given by the doctor. Pregnant women should avoid taking Decmax 4. While it should be given to children under medical supervision. Long term therapy with Decmax 4 should be avoided in children. Do not stop taking Decmax 4, without consulting your doctor, even if you start feeling better after starting the treatment. Your treating doctor will gradually decrease the dose of Decmax 4 tablet. Sudden stopping of this medicine may worsen the health condition.
Uses
- Decmax 4 mg tablet is used to treat various inflammatory conditions and auto-immune disorders.
- It is used for relieving pain and inflammation in different body parts and various conditions for eg. arthritis.
- It is also used in treating various allergies associated with the skin (eczema, erythroderma) and lung disorders (asthma attack).
- It is useful in cancer therapy to reduce some specific symptoms and side effects to improve the quality of life.
Contraindications
Side effects
- Anxiety
- Stomach discomfort
- Insomnia
- Mood swing
- Dizziness
- Feeling low
- Restlessness.
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
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Other General Warnings
- You experience any skin allergies and rise in blood sugar levels or you have diabetes.
- You have a history of muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called Myasthenia Gravis.
- You experience mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems like suicidal thoughts after taking this medicine. Immediately contact your doctor.
- You are taking any medicines to suppress the immune response. Discuss your condition with a doctor before starting this medicine.
- You are elderly, have a heart problem, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, liver and kidney diseases.
- You experience visual disturbances and eye infections. Upon long-term use, there is the probability that you may develop a cataract.
- This medicine may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of your gut like the stomach, pancreas and can also cause ulcers.
- This medicine makes you more prone to infections, in case you are suffering from an infection like fungal infection, measles and chickenpox.
- It can impair the fertility of an individual if you are trying to conceive or taking any fertility treatment. Discuss with your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Children and adolescents consuming steroids should be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids can retard the growth.
Directions for Use
- Take the Decmax 4 mg tablet regularly as directed by your doctor.
- This medicine should be taken with food or after food.
- It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, cut or chew it.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
Storage and disposal
- Store the Decmax 4 mg tablets at room temperature and away from moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Decmax 4 mg tablet may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
- Concomitant use of the Decmax 4 mg tablet with contraceptives can prolong the effect of this medicine.
- Antacids containing salts of aluminium and magnesium should be used after a gap of 2-hours with this medicine.
- Medicines like Rifampicin, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Ephiderine and Primidone can reduce the effect of the Decmax 4 mg tablet.
- Antifungal medicines such as Ketoconazole and Itraconazole can increase the effectiveness of this medicine if taken along.
- Medicines used to treat high blood pressure such as Enalapril and Captopril when used with this medicine can lead to variations in blood count.
- Medicines used to treat heart failure such as Digoxin when used together can reduce the potassium levels in the body.
- This medicine can reduce the blood-glucose-lowering action of anti-diabetic medicines.
- It can also reduce the anticoagulant effect of anti-coagulant medicines like Coumarin.
- Pain killers such as aspirin and indomethacin when taken along with this medicine can increase the risk of ulcers and bleed in the digestive tract.
- The muscle relaxing effect of muscle relaxants is prolonged when taken along with this medicine.
- Atropine or other medicines used to dilate pupils can increase pressure inside your eyes if used with this medicine.
- Medicines used to suppress immune responses such as Cyclosporin can increase the risk of getting infections if taken along with this medicine.
- This medicine should not be taken within 8 weeks if you have received any live vaccine.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:DECMAX
Manufacturer Name:GLS PHARMA LTD
Address:Rupee Drugs, Plot No. 53, Sector-6A, Sidcul, Haridwar (Uttarakhand)
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Decmax 4 MG Tablet (8) 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.
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