Cortifort Oral Suspension

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Composition FOR Cortifort 6mg Oral Suspension

Deflazacort(6mg)

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Cortifort Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Cortifort Oral Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.
CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cortifort Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Cortifort Oral Suspension during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cortifort Oral Suspension may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Cortifort 6mg Oral Suspension

Deflazacort(6mg)

Cortifort oral suspension uses

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How cortifort oral suspension works

Cortifort 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).

Common side effects of cortifort oral suspension

Upper respiratory tract infection, Cough, Moon face (cushingoid), Increased appetite, Pollakiuria, Central obesity, Weight gain, Excessive hair growth on face, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

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Expert advice FOR Cortifort Oral Suspension

  • 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.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Cortifort 6mg Oral Suspension

Deflazacort

Q. Is Cortifort Oral Suspension a steroid?
Yes, Cortifort Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Cortifort 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 Cortifort Oral Suspension to my child?
Avoid giving Cortifort 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. Cortifort 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 Cortifort 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 Cortifort Oral Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Cortifort Oral Suspension.
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Q. My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Cortifort Oral Suspension to my child?
Prolonged intake of Cortifort 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 Cortifort Oral Suspension.

Content on this page was last updated on 13 October, 2026, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)