Defcor 6 mg Tablet

Composition of Defcor 6 mg Tablet

Defcor 6 mg Tablet contains Deflazacort 6 mg. It belongs to the Glucocorticoid class of medicines.

Uses of Defcor 6 mg Tablet

• Used for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions such as asthma and severe allergies
• rheumatoid/juvenile arthritis
• lupus and other connective tissue disorders
• skin and eye inflammation
• and as an immunosuppressant in certain conditions (as prescribed).

Key benefits

• Reduces inflammation and swelling
• Relieves allergic symptoms
• Suppresses overactive immune response
• Helps control autoimmune flare-ups
• Improves symptoms in steroid-responsive conditions

How Defcor 6 mg Tablet works

Deflazacort is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and suppresses immune responses. It decreases the release of inflammatory mediators, thereby reducing swelling, redness, pain and allergic symptoms.

How to take Defcor 6 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, preferably with food to reduce stomach upset, and at the same time each day. Do not stop suddenly; dose should be tapered under medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause weight gain, high blood sugar, bone thinning and suppression of the body's own steroid production when it is taken over a prolonged period. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Defcor 6 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Defcor are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Increased appetite
• weight gain
• indigestion
• mood changes
• sleep disturbance
• increased blood sugar
• fluid retention
• raised blood pressure
• acne
• increased risk of infections

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Defcor 6 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only steroid. Long-term use can cause adrenal suppression, osteoporosis, cataract/glaucoma, muscle weakness and increased infection risk. Use caution in diabetes, hypertension, peptic ulcer disease, tuberculosis/latent infections, glaucoma, osteoporosis, liver disease. Avoid live vaccines during therapy. Do not discontinue abruptly; taper required. Seek medical help for fever, sore throat, unusual bruising/bleeding, black stools, vision changes.

Do not take Defcor if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an untreated systemic infection, except where the steroid is part of the treatment.

Interactions with other medicines

Live vaccines, NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen/diclofenac) and alcohol (↑ GI bleeding risk), antidiabetics/insulin (may need dose adjustment), antihypertensives/diuretics (electrolyte changes), anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), CYP3A inducers (rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine) and inhibitors (ketoconazole, macrolides) affecting steroid levels, cyclosporine/tacrolimus

How to store Defcor 6 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Defcor 6 mg Tablet

Take the whole daily dose in the morning with food, unless your doctor directs otherwise — this suits the body's own rhythm and helps you sleep. Carry a steroid card or note if you are on a long course. Watch your salt, sugar and weight during the course.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MEDI DOT IN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Corticosteroid (Anti-inflammatory/Immunosuppressant)

Drug class:

Glucocorticoid