Ulcort Oral Suspension
Rs.37.80for 1 bottle(s) (30 ml Oral Suspension each)
food interaction for Ulcort Oral Suspension
alcohol interaction for Ulcort Oral Suspension
pregnancy interaction for Ulcort Oral Suspension
lactation interaction for Ulcort Oral Suspension
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Ulcort Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Ulcort Oral Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.
Avoid Ulcort Oral Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ulcort Oral Suspension.
UNSAFE
Ulcort Oral 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
Ulcort Oral 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 Ulcort 6mg/5ml Oral Suspension
Deflazacort(6mg/5ml)
Ulcort oral suspension uses
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How ulcort oral suspension works
Ulcort Oral Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Ulcort 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 ulcort oral 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 Ulcort Oral Suspension
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Expert advice FOR Ulcort 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 Ulcort 6mg/5ml Oral Suspension
Deflazacort
Q. Is Ulcort Oral Suspension a steroid?
Yes, Ulcort Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Ulcort 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 Ulcort Oral Suspension to my child?
Avoid giving Ulcort 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. Ulcort 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 Ulcort 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 Ulcort Oral Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Ulcort Oral Suspension.