Defcort 6 Tablet
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Description
Defcort 6 Tablet is a prescription medication used to treat various inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease. It contains deflazacort, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and helps control overactive immune responses in the body. This relief alleviates symptoms like pain, swelling, and stiffness.
It is very important to take Defcort 6 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not increase, decrease, or stop the medication suddenly without medical advice, as this may cause unwanted withdrawal effects or a worsening of your condition. Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration based on your health needs.
Other medicines containing the same active ingredient, deflazacort, include Defza 6 tablet, Deflac 6 tablet, Defcicot 6 tablet, Cortimax 6 tablet, and Zefcort 6 tablet. All of these work similarly and are prescribed for managing inflammation-related disorders.
Like all medicines, Defcort 6 Tablet may cause side effects. Common ones include acne, nausea, headache, and mood changes. These usually improve as your body adjusts to the medication, but if they persist or become bothersome, seek medical advice. Since deflazacort can weaken your immune system, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any existing infections or develop new symptoms during treatment.
If you have liver or kidney problems, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before starting Defcort 6 Tablet. Your doctor may adjust the dose or suggest an alternative treatment. Regular follow-ups, eating a healthy diet, and following your doctor’s instructions will help you gain the maximum benefit from this medication.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹109.50 |
| You Save | ₹40.50 (27% on MRP) |
| Contains | Deflazacort(6.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Asthma, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Side effects | Nausea, swelling of hands, feet, ankles and face |
| Therapy | STEROID |
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Uses
Defcort 6 tablets are used to treat inflammation in conditions like asthma, arthritis, and allergies. They're also used for skin, kidney, heart, digestive, eye, and blood issues, as well as preventing organ transplant rejection ...
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to deflazacort or any of the ingredients of Defcort 6 tablet.
- If you are having or recently had any vaccination with live vaccine
- If you have an infection and you are not taking any anti-infective medicine
Side effects
- Nausea
- Swelling
- Allergy
- Weight gain
- Acne
- Hair growth on face
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Defcort 6 Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Taking Defcort 6 tablet during pregnancy might lead to growth abnormalities in the foetus. However, your doctor may prescribe you this medicine if really necessary after accessing benefits to the mother and child outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Defcort 6 Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as Corticosteroids pass in breast milk and may harm your baby.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Defcort 6 Tablet?
A:
Defcort 6 Tablet can cause dizziness or spinning sensatation in the head (vertigo). If you experience any of these side effects, caution is advised while driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Defcort 6 Tablet?
A:
No information is available on interaction of this medicine when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a history of depression or mania or a family history of psychiatric disorder
- You experience fits, have muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis) or weak or brittle bones (osteoporosis)
- You have diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, liver, heart or kidney disease
- You have a tumour of adrenal gland tissue (pheochromocytoma)
- You have a problem with your thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
- You have an infection in your eye due to herpes simplex virus (Ocular herpes)
- You ever had a tuberculosis
- You menses are irregular
- You are going to take any vaccine
- Anyone in your family has chickenpox, or measles, and you have never had it earlier.
Directions for Use
- Defcort 6 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water, with or without food.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best to take it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal
- Store Defcort tablets below 25°C in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips
- Defcort 6 tablet is a steroid medicine. It is used for the management of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Take it for the duration prescribed, and do not miss any doses of this medication. Take the medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
- You must finish the entire course with the medicine. Do not increase the dose or discontinue abruptly without consulting your doctor, as this may worsen the disease condition.
- Before taking the Defcort 6 tablet, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, as well as your complete medical history.
- Defcort 6 tablets should not be used while pregnant. Taking this medicine during pregnancy may affect fetal growth.
Dosage
Overdose
If you think you have taken too much of Defcort tablets, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
- If you missed any dose of Defcort 6 tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of the medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Deflazacort works by interfering with the release of certain chemicals in your body which cause inflammation and helps in relieving inflammation and allergies. It also plays important role by modifying immune response thus useful in various autoimmune disorders....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Defcort 6 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....
- Especially, if you are taking antidiabetic medicines, medicines for epilepsy, certain anti-infectives, blood thinners, antacids and medicines for heart-related disorders.
Interactions with food items
Defcort 6 tablet must be taken with food. It is essential to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Defcort.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD, CCEBDM Diabetology
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Defcort 6 Tablet if I have a related disorder?
A: Before you start taking Defcort 6 Tablet, you need to tell your doctor if you have any problems with your blood vessels, such as blood clots. The doctor may change the dose, suggest an alternate for this medicine, or monitor your blood reports more closely.
Q: Are Defcort 6 and Deflazacort the same?
A: Yes, deflazacort is the active ingredient present in Defcort 6 tablets.
Q: How many days can we take Defcort 6?
A: Take this medicine for as long as directed by your doctor. Do not take it for a longer time than your doctor prescribed. As it is a steroid, it may cause adverse effects on unnecessary long-term use.
Q: Is Defcort 6 a steroid?
A: Yes, Defcort 6 is a steroid used to treat various diseases and conditions such as asthma, allergies, arthritis, blood, eye, skin and many other conditions.
Q: What are the side effects of Defcort 6?
A: Nausea, swelling, weight gain, acne, hair growth on the face, mood changes, irregular periods are a few common side effects of Defcort 6. Although not everyone gets them. Side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medicine.
Q: Is Defcort 6 tablet an antibiotic?
A: No, Defcort 6 tablet is not an antibiotic. It contains deflazacort which is a steroid.
Q: Is deflazacort better than prednisone?
A: Both the medicine are steroids. The doctor will prescribe the appropriate medicine on the basis of medical history. Hence, it is advised to take the same brand recommended by the doctor.
Q: Can I take Defcort 6 for asthma?
A: No, Defcort 6 is not used for asthma. You must consult a doctor before taking any medicine for asthma. Do not self-medicate with steroids.
Q: Can I take Defcort 6 for dry cough?
A: Cough can be due to various reasons like allergy or some infection. Hence, the doctor will advise you the same after diagnosis and your medical history.
Q: Can I take Defcort 6 if I have diabetes?
A: No, do not take this medicine if you have diabetes unless told by the doctor. Defcort 6 may raise blood sugar levels by suppressing the action of insulin. Hence, use this medicine with caution if you have diabetes.
References
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- McAdam LC, Mayo AL, Alman BA, Biggar WD. The Canadian experience with long-term deflazacort treatment in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Acta Myol. 2012 May;31(1):49-53. [Accessed 24 Dec. 2024].
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Product Details
Brand
DEFCORT
Country of Origin
India
Expiry Date
30/01/2028
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