Composition Deflazacort (6mg/5ml)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 30 ml Oral Suspension
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives
Action Class Glucocorticoids
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Manufacturer Ethics Health Care Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address motor market, scf 606, 1st, manimajra, chandigarh, haryana 160101
Deflazacort (6mg/5ml)
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D Cort 6 Oral Suspension
D Cort 6 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.
Basic Info
Description
Give D Cort 6 Oral Suspension to your child orally, either before or after food. Giving it with food helps prevent the risk of developing a stomach upset. Always give the dose as prescribed by the doctor since that depends on the severity and type of infection, body weight, and age of your child. If your child gains or loses weight during treatment, make sure to let the doctor know. Never alter the dose by yourself as that may increase the risk of serious implications in your child. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose, but skip it if it is already time for the next dose.
It is important to complete the full course of this medicine as stopping it abruptly may cause serious side effects. To stop this medicine, the doctor will gradually taper down the dose of this medicine to avoid withdrawal symptoms. D Cort 6 Oral Suspension can suppress your child’s immune system, making your child more prone to infections. Your child may need frequent medical checkups and tests. Therefore, it is important to follow up with your child’s doctor frequently during the treatment. The doctor may also advise vision and bone mineral density check for your child as D Cort 6 Oral Suspension can impact both of these.
This medicine may cause side effects like weight gain, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, abnormal hair growth, central obesity, fluid and electrolyte disturbance, and common cold symptoms. Reach out to your child’s doctor if these side effects appear.
Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking medicines for any type of infection. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including heart, blood, skin, bone, and hormonal disorders or any prior episodes of allergy, eye disease, birth defects, lung anomaly, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses
Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Treatment of Cancer
How To Use
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MOA
D Cort 6 Oral Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. D Cort 6 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.
What If
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Drug Tips
Prefer giving D Cort 6 Oral Suspension with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.
Avoid giving antacids along with D Cort 6 Oral Suspension. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of D Cort 6 Oral Suspension and antacids.
Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
D Cort 6 Oral Suspension can make it harder for your child to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you notice any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
Do not stop the medicine abruptly. Seek the doctor’s guidance to taper the dose gradually as sudden withdrawal may result in a steroid withdrawal syndrome.
Faqs
Q. Is D Cort 6 Oral Suspension a steroid?
Yes, D Cort 6 Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. D Cort 6 Oral Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. In what conditions should I avoid giving D Cort 6 Oral Suspension to my child?
Avoid giving D Cort 6 Oral Suspension to your child if they have conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. D Cort 6 Oral Suspension should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
Q. What do I need to know about D Cort 6 Oral Suspension and my child’s immunizations?
For certain vaccines (live or live-attenuated vaccines), your child will need to wait 4 to 6 weeks before starting D Cort 6 Oral Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking D Cort 6 Oral Suspension.
Q. How can I store D Cort 6 Oral Suspension at home?
Keep the medicine in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and pets. This will help avoid any accidental intake.
Q. My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give D Cort 6 Oral Suspension to my child?
Ans: Prolonged intake of D Cort 6 Oral Suspension can lead to mental illness as well as a seizure disorder. Therefore, any child who is already suffering from seizure disorder should not take D Cort 6 Oral Suspension.
Benifits
In Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy due to the effect of the body’s immune system mechanisms. D Cort 6 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, D Cort 6 Oral Suspension is approved to be used in children above 5 years of age.
In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
D Cort 6 Oral Suspension 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.
In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
D Cort 6 Oral Suspension gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.
In Treatment of Cancer
D Cort 6 Oral Suspension helps in the treatment of a variety of cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation around the site of cancer. It is used specifically to decrease swelling (edema), associated with tumors of the spine and brain. Moreover, it helps to treat or prevent allergic reactions in cancer patients. show moreshow less
Side Effects
D Cort 6 Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Obesity
Upper respiratory tract infection
Abnormal hair growth
Cough
Cushing syndrome
Frequent urge to urinate
Weight gain
Increased appetite
Common cold
Safety Profile
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
D Cort 6 Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of D Cort 6 Oral Suspension is recommended.Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving D Cort 6 Oral Suspension to your child.
Liver:CAUTION
D Cort 6 Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of D Cort 6 Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
