Deficort Oral Suspension

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Composition FOR Deficort 6mg/5ml Oral Suspension

Deflazacort(6mg/5ml)

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lactation interaction for Deficort Oral Suspension

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Deficort Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Deficort Oral Suspension with grapefruit juice.
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deficort Oral Suspension
UNSAFE
The safety of Deficort 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
Deficort 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Deficort 6mg/5ml Oral Suspension

Deflazacort(6mg/5ml)

Deficort oral suspension uses

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How deficort oral suspension works

Deficort Oral Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Deficort 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.

Common side effects of deficort oral suspension

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

SUBSTITUTES FOR Deficort Oral Suspension

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Expert advice FOR Deficort Oral Suspension

  • Prefer giving Deflazacort with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.
  • Avoid giving antacids along with Deflazacort. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Deflazacort and antacids.
  • Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Deflazacort 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Deficort 6mg/5ml Oral Suspension

Deflazacort

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

Content on this page was last updated on 15 October, 2026, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)