Zefcort 6mg Tablet
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Rs.76for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
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Zefcort 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Zefcort 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
Avoid Zefcort 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zefcort 6mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Zefcort 6mg Tablet 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
Zefcort 6mg Tablet 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 Zefcort 6mg Tablet
Deflazacort(6mg)
Zefcort tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions and Autoimmune conditions.
How zefcort tablet works
Zefcort 6mg Tablet 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 zefcort tablet
Increased appetite, Weight gain, Frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, Cough, Obesity, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Upper respiratory tract infection, Abnormal hair growth
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Expert advice FOR Zefcort Tablet
- 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.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- 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 Zefcort 6mg Tablet
Deflazacort
Q. Is Zefcort 6mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Zefcort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Zefcort 6mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Zefcort 6mg Tablet used for?
Zefcort 6mg Tablet 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 Zefcort 6mg Tablet work?
Zefcort 6mg Tablet 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.