Description
Marketer:Mankind Pharma Ltd,Composition:Deflazacort (6mg/5ml), medicine_type:drugs,how_to_use:Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Mahacort DZ Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.u003cbr>Avoid Mahacort DZ Suspension with salad and vegetable diet., safety_advise:– Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mahacort DZ Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mahacort DZ Suspension is recommended.Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Mahacort DZ Suspension to your child. | – Liver : CAUTION
Mahacort DZ Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mahacort DZ Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.,if_miss:Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule. Packaging Detail:bottle of 30 ml Suspension,Package:Bottle,Qty:30 ml. Product Form:Suspension, prescription_required:Prescription Required,Fact_Box:Chemical Class :: Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: HORMONES|Action Class :: Glucocorticoids, primary_use:Treatment of Cancer|Treatment of Inflammatory conditions|Treatment of Autoimmune conditions|Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD),storage:Store below 30°C, common_side_effect: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, pregnan:cyInteraction:, country_of_origin:India,How it works:Mahacort DZ Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Mahacort DZ 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. Manufacturer details:, description:Mahacort DZ Suspension belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. Its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties give it the ability to treat a wide range of conditions in children. It is also one of the primary medicines used for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in infants and children. Give Mahacort DZ Suspension to your child orally, either before or after food. Giving it with food helps prevent the risk of developing a stomach upset. Always give the dose as prescribed by the doctor since that depends on the severity and type of infection, body weight, and age of your child. If your child gains or loses weight during treatment, make sure to let the doctor know. Never alter the dose by yourself as that may increase the risk of serious implications in your child. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose, but skip it if it is already time for the next dose.It is important to complete the full course of this medicine as stopping it abruptly may cause serious side effects. To stop this medicine, the doctor will gradually taper down the dose of this medicine to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Mahacort DZ Suspension can suppress your child’s immune system, making your child more prone to infections. Your child may need frequent medical checkups and tests. Therefore, it is important to follow up with your child’s doctor frequently during the treatment. The doctor may also advise vision and bone mineral density check for your child as Mahacort DZ Suspension can impact both of these.This medicine may cause side effects like weight gain, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, abnormal hair growth, central obesity, and fluid and electrolyte disturbance. Reach out to your child’s doctor if these side effects appear.Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking medicines for any type of infection. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including heart, blood, skin, bone, and hormonal disorders or any prior episodes of allergy, eye disease, birth defects, lung anomaly, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.