Deflac 6mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are having or recently had any vaccination with live vaccine.
• If you have an infection that is not being treated.

• Headache
• Weight gain especially around face
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Irregular periods
• Muscle weakness
• Acne, hair growth on face
• Mood changes
• Stretch marks on skin

Other General Warnings

• You have a family history or have any underlying medical condition such as liver or kidney diseases, peptic ulcers, fits, hypertension, diabetes, weak or brittle bones (osteoporosis), brain-related disorder, muscle weakness etc.
• You had or have depression, psychosis or any psychiatric illnesses.
• You ever had tuberculosis.
• You have any kind of heart diseases. In such condition restricted salt diet and potassium supplements are suggested.
• You have tumour of adrenal gland tissue (pheochromocytoma).
• You have a problem with your thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), it may required dose adjustment.
• You have an infection in your eye due to herpes simplex virus (Ocular herpes).
• Anyone in your family has chickenpox, measles and you have never had it earlier. You should avoid contact and inform your doctor.
• You are going to take any vaccine.
• Do not stop taking the medicine abruptly.

• This medicine lowers your body's ability to fight germs.
• This means you are at a higher risk of infection.
• It can also hide the usual signs of an infection.
• Wash your hands often to help prevent germs.
• Stay away from people who are sick with colds or the flu.
• Call your doctor right away if you get a fever or feel like you are coming down with something.
• If you have never had diseases like chickenpox or measles, avoid people who have them.
• If you need emergency care, always tell the doctors you are taking a steroid like Deflac 6mg Tablet.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Deflac Tablet, if taken at the same time.
• Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder.
• In particular, if you are taking medicines for diabetes, hypertension, asthma, fungal infection, or any viral infection etc.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are water pills, antacids, painkillers, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, blood thinners like warfarin, anti-tuberculosis medicines like rifampicin etc.
• Keep a gap of at least two hours between the antacids and Deflac Tablet.
• Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid all grapefruit and grapefruit juice. This fruit can increase the amount of medicine in your body, potentially increasing the risk of side effects.
• Be mindful of salt. The tablet can cause your body to retain water and raise your blood pressure, so try to eat less salty foods.
• Eat enough calcium and Vitamin D. Since the medicine can weaken bones, include dairy, fortified foods, or other sources of calcium and Vitamin D in your diet.
• Watch your sugar intake. This medication can raise your blood sugar, so limit foods and drinks high in added sugar.
• Take it with food. Always take the tablet with a meal or a snack to help protect your stomach.