Nestacort Suspension
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Rs.48.70for 1 bottle(s) (30 ml Suspension each)
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Nestacort Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Nestacort Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.
Avoid Nestacort Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nestacort Suspension.
UNSAFE
Nestacort Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nestacort Suspension is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR Nestacort 6mg/5ml Suspension
Deflazacort(6mg/5ml)
Nestacort suspension uses
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How nestacort suspension works
Nestacort Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Nestacort 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 nestacort suspension
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Increased appetite, Weight gain, Frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, Cough, Abnormal hair growth, Upper respiratory tract infection, Obesity
SUBSTITUTES FOR Nestacort Suspension
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Expert advice FOR Nestacort 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 Nestacort 6mg/5ml Suspension
Deflazacort
Q. Is Nestacort Suspension a steroid?
Yes, Nestacort Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Nestacort 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 Nestacort Suspension to my child?
Avoid giving Nestacort 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. Nestacort 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 Nestacort 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 Nestacort Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Nestacort Suspension.