Composition Deflazacort (6mg)
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
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Suave Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address P.N,230,Near Indian Hotel Palace 2nd Floor, Maheshpur st 21, Panchkula, Haryana 134109
Basic Info
Description
Uses
Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montu 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
MOA
Sefacort Oral Suspension 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).
What If
Q: What if I forget to give Sefacort Oral Suspension to my child?
A: If you miss a dose of Sefacort Oral Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Drug Tips
Sefacort Oral Suspension 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.
Sefacort Oral Suspension 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 Sefacort Oral Suspension. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Sefacort Oral Suspension suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Faqs
Q. Is Sefacort Oral Suspension a steroid?
Yes, Sefacort Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Sefacort Oral Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Sefacort Oral Suspension used for?
Sefacort Oral Suspension has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.
Q. How does Sefacort Oral Suspension work?
Sefacort Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Sefacort Oral Suspension better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Sefacort Oral Suspension has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Sefacort Oral Suspension is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Sefacort Oral Suspension a painkiller?
No, Sefacort Oral Suspension is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Sefacort Oral Suspension with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Sefacort Oral Suspension can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Benifits
In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Sefacort 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.
Side Effects
Increased appetite
Frequent urge to urinate
Cushing syndrome
Cough
Upper respiratory tract infection
Abnormal hair growth
Weight gain
Obesity
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Safety Profile
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sefacort Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sefacort Oral Suspension is recommended.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sefacort Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sefacort Oral Suspension is recommended.
