DZORT-6MG TAB 1X10

SALTDeflazacort (6mg)

INTRODUCTIONDefcort 6 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer.

USESTreatment of Inflammatory conditions Treatment of Autoimmune conditions Treatment of Cancer

BENEFITDefcort 6 Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.

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

HOW TO USETake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Defcort 6 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW TO WORKDefcort 6 Tablet is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).