DEFCORT ORAL SYP 1X30ML

SALT COMPOSITIONDeflazacort (6mg/5ml)

INTRODUCTIONDefcort Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. Its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties give it the ability to treat a wide range of conditions in children. It is also one of the primary medicines used for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in infants and children.

USES OF TABLETTreatment of Inflammatory conditions

BENIFIT OF TABLETweakness and atrophy due to the effect of the body’s immune system mechanisms. Defcort Oral Suspension slows the progression of DMD. The exact mechanism by which it acts is unclear, but it is thought to help mediate the condition by suppressing the immune system. For DMD, Defcort Oral Suspension is approved to be used in children above 5 years of age.

SIDE EFFECTSCommon cold Increased appetite Weight gain Frequent urge to urinate Cushing syndrome Cough Abnormal hair growth Upper respiratory tract infection Obesity Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

HOW TO USE TABLETTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Defcort Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW TO TABLET WORKDefcort Oral Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Defcort Oral Suspension decreases the formation of chemical substances like prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and interleukins that are involved in inflammation, allergy, and cell multiplication. It also suppresses the immune system and stops the immune mechanisms from causing any self-damage to the body.