Uses / Indications: Defcicot 6mg Tablet is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergy symptoms, asthma, cancer, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders and eye disorders.

Product composition:
• Deflazacort (6mg)

Pregnancy interaction:
• Defcicot 6mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Dose is decreased or tapered over time. Most side effects occur with high doses and on long-term use. Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.

Side Effects:
• Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Altered bone growth, Behavioural changes, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract, Skin scar.

How to use:
• 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. Defcicot 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Defcicot 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

How it works:
• Deflazacort is a corticosteroid drug. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stops self damage to body by immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer)..

Faq for medicine:
• Is Defcicot a steroid? : Yes, Defcicot is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing.|What is Defcicot used for? : Defcicot has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties and is used for treating many conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and suppress the immune system in transplant patients.|How does Defcicot work? : Defcicot is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. Taking steroids from outside will help in treating many illnesses involving inflammation by reducing the inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attack the body itself and cause damage.|Is Defcicot better than prednisone? : Clinical studies have shown that Defcicot has a similar potency to prednisone and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition with either of these medicines.|Is Defcicot a painkiller? : Defcicot is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.|Can I take Defcicot with Tamsulosin? : Yes, Defcicot can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.

Medicine interaction:
• Defcicot with Azithromycin|Defcicot with Rubella vaccine (Live)|Defcicot with Glibenclamide|Defcicot with Rosiglitazone|Defcicot with S-Amlodipine|Defcicot with Glimepiride|Defcicot with Glipizide|Defcicot with Indinavir|Defcicot with Cilnidipine|Defcicot with Clotrimazole|Defcicot with Lercanidipine|Defcicot with Benidipine|Defcicot with Repaglinide|Defcicot with Posaconazole|Defcicot with Ketoconazole|Defcicot with Saxagliptin|Defcicot with Exenatide|Defcicot with Rifampicin|Defcicot with Chlorthalidone|Defcicot with Primidone|Defcicot with Roxithromycin|Defcicot with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin high strength|Defcicot with Itraconazole|Defcicot with Phenobarbitone|Defcicot with Indapamide|Defcicot with Ritonavir|Defcicot with Clarithromycin|Defcicot with Carbamazepine|Defcicot with Gliclazide