Defcort 6 Tablet 10's

Delave 6mg Tablet is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, asthma, cancer, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders and eye disorders.

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Defcort 6 Tablet

Defcort 6 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

• Deflazacort helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
• Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
• Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
• Deflazacort can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
• Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Deflazacort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
• Do not stop taking Deflazacort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

Deflazacort : Increased appetite, Frequent urge to urinate, Facial swelling, Abnormal hair growth, Cushingoid syndrome, Cough

Defcort 6 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Deflazacort is a corticosteroid drug. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stops self damage to body by immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer)..

Q. Is Delave a steroid?
Yes, Delave is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing.

Q. What is Delave used for?
Delave has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties and is used for treating many conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and suppress the immune system in transplant patients.

Q. How does Delave work?
Delave is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. Taking steroids from outside will help in treating many illnesses involving inflammation by reducing the inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attack the body itself and cause damage.

Q. Is Delave better than prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Delave has a similar potency to prednisone and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition with either of these medicines.

Q. Is Delave a painkiller?
Delave is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.

Q. Can I take Delave with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Delave can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.

Defcort 6 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Defcort 6 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Defcort 6 Tablet in these patients.