Demisone Tablet

Composition of Demisone Tablet

Demisone Tablet contains Dexamethasone (0.5mg).

Uses of Demisone Tablet

• Demisone Tablet is used for allergic conditions
• severe allergic reactions
• asthma
• cancer
• rheumatic disorder
• skin disorders
• eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.

How Demisone Tablet works

Demisone Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

How to take Demisone Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Demisone Tablet is to be taken with food.

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 the missed dose of Demisone as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Demisone than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Demisone Tablet

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

• Skin thinning Increased risk of infection Weight gain Mood changes Behavioural changes Increased glucose level in blood Reduction in bone density Stomach upset

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 Demisone Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Demisone. Some combinations can change how Demisone works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Demisone Tablet

Store Demisone below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Demisone Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Demisone Tablet  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.</div></li> <li>Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.</li> <li><div>Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.</div></li> <li><div>Demisone Tablet 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.</div></li> <li>Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Demisone Tablet . Inform your doctor if this bothers you.</li> <li>Do not stop taking Demisone Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd