Login/Sign Up
₹143.5
(Inclusive of all Taxes)
₹21.5 Cashback (15%)
Desacort-6 mg Tablet is used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. It contains Deflazacort, which binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation and autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines responsible for inflammation. It makes organ transplantation possible and treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Some people may experience side effects such as nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, diarrhoea and fast heartbeats. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
Provide Delivery Location
Whats That
About Desacort-6 mg Tablet
Desacort-6 mg Tablet is used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. Autoimmune disease is a health disorder in which the immune system doesn't work normally and is unable to distinguish between foreign cells and native cells. This condition results in an immune system that starts to attack native cells and organs, leading to medical problems like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Desacort-6 mg Tablet is an immunosuppressive drug that works by binding to immune system cells and turns off the receptors that lead to their abnormal functioning or damaging effects. Desacort-6 mg Tablet binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation and autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines, which are responsible for inflammation. Thus, Desacort-6 mg Tablet is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that cause harm to various organs, especially in joints with arthritis and the skin in psoriasis. Desacort-6 mg Tablet makes organ transplantation possible and treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Desacort-6 mg Tablet is available in both oral tablet and suspension dosage forms. The tablet form of Desacort-6 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food and swallowed whole with a water glass. Do not crush, chew or break it. The liquid form of Desacort-6 mg Tablet can be taken as directed by your doctor, using a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Desacort-6 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, skin rashes, tremors, nervousness, diarrhoea, and fast heartbeats. Most of the side effects of Desacort-6 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and usually resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Do not quit taking deflazacort without consulting your physician. Symptoms such as loss of appetite, stomach upset, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, and weight loss may occur when the medication is stopped suddenly.
Before starting Desacort-6 mg Tablet , please inform your doctor that you are allergic or hypersensitive to Desacort-6 mg Tablet . Extra care is needed when a patient has an existing infection being treated (systemic infection) or has recently received live virus vaccines. A doctor's consultation is required as Desacort-6 mg Tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy.
Uses of Desacort-6 mg Tablet
Directions for Use
Medicinal Benefits
Desacort-6 mg Tablet is beneficial in inflammatory diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and allergies. It is used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It raises the amount of glucocorticoid in the body. It works by reducing the formation of inflammatory substances and suppressing immunity to prevent self-damage caused by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants, autoimmune diseases, or cancer). Desacort-6 mg Tablet is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells, slows their activity, and decreases the damaging effects they cause in the body.
How Desacort-6 mg Tablet Works
What if I have taken an overdose of Desacort-6 mg Tablet
Drug Warnings
Patients with a history of tuberculosis (TB), heart disease or heart failure stomach disorders (gastritis, peptic ulcer), diabetes (including family history), osteoporosis (bone disease), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), depression, mental distress, history of muscular problems caused by corticosteroids, kidney and liver dysfunction (including hepatic insufficiency and cirrhosis), should consult a doctor before using Desacort-6 mg Tablet . This medicine is not recommended for children less than 5 years of age, lactating mothers and pregnant women. Avoid going near people who are sick or infected while using Desacort-6 mg Tablet . Before taking Desacort-6 mg Tablet for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Login/Sign Up
Drug-Food Interactions
Login/Sign Up
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
A patient needs to take extra care of their hygiene and stay away from places or people believed to be a cause of infection, as this drug affects the immune system. Therefore, proper care is necessary.
Habit Forming
Therapeutic Class
Product Substitutes
Alcohol
Caution
The effect of taking both alcohol and Desacort-6 mg Tablet may lead to bleeding and ulcers in the stomach. A doctor's consultation is recommended.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Not recommended in pregnant females.Desacort-6 mg Tablet crosses the placenta and doses equivalent to >40 mg prednisolone daily increase the risk of fetal and neonatal damage.
Breast Feeding
Caution
No adverse effect is reported yet it is advised to have doctors' consultation by breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
Unsafe
A patient may experience muscle weakness/feeling tired. Do not drive and do not use tools or machines while using this drug.
Liver
Caution
If you've ever had hepatitis B or if you are a carrier of hepatitis B, using Desacort-6 mg Tablet can cause this virus to become active or get worse. You may need frequent liver function tests. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Desacort-6 mg Tablet .
Kidney
Caution
Before using Desacort-6 mg Tablet by a kidney patient it is recommended to have a doctors consultation. It may affect the kidney in a few cases.
Children
Unsafe
Desacort-6 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 5 years of age. Children between 5-10 years of age should consult a doctor before using Desacort-6 mg Tablet .
Have a query?
Desacort-6 mg Tablet is used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy. It may also be used to treat allergic and inflammatory disorders.
Not recommended in mild allergies. Desacort-6 mg Tablet is recommended only after consulting a doctor, as it is a strong medicine that produces considerable side effects, and is used only in moderate to severe cases.
It is not recommended to stop by a patient himself/herself, especially by a patient undergoing organ transplantation as it may worsen the situation.
It is not recommended to be taken Desacort-6 mg Tablet with alcohol as it may cause stomach bleeding.
No its is not recommended to be used in seasonal allergy or mild cases. Only on doctors consultation, Desacort-6 mg Tablet may be used in extreme cases of seasonal allergy.
You should not use Desacort-6 mg Tablet if you have taken live vaccines of mumps, measles, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, yellow fever, typhoid, nasal flu (influenza), varicella (chickenpox), and zoster (shingles). Do not take Desacort-6 mg Tablet if you have a compromised immune system, eye problems or weak bones.
Yes, Desacort-6 mg Tablet is a steroid medication. It's a corticosteroid, also known as a glucocorticoid.
Desacort-6 mg Tablet is less potent than Prednisone and is usually administered proportionately in higher doses.
No, Desacort-6 mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It is a steroid medication.
Yes, it can be used to treat kidney stones.
Swallow it whole with a glass of water at the start of a meal or slightly before. Space the doses evenly during the course. Do not chew or crush it. If you cannot swallow the tablet as a whole, you may break the pill into half and take both halves one at a time.
It may be unsafe for some to use. So please inform your doctor about your medical conditions and medications. Your doctor will decide whether it is suitable for you or not.
Yes, it is safe to use Desacort-6 mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Inadequate data available on the use of this drug in pregnant women to inform a drug-related risk. So, it should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.
Common side effects of Desacort-6 mg Tablet may include nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, diarrhoea and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Desacort-6 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Please keep it away from pets and children.
Country of origin
Manufacturer/Marketer address
We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information
Buy best Immuno Modulators products by
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Panacea Biotec Ltd
Cipla Ltd
Hetero Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Biocon Ltd
RPG Life Sciences Ltd
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd
Novartis India Ltd
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Msn Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Overseas Health Care Pvt Ltd
Prevego Healthcare & Research Pvt Ltd
Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Zydus Cadila
La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Abbott India Ltd
Cadila Healthcare Ltd
Knoll Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Concord Biotech Ltd
EVERVITAL LIFESCIENCES
Micro Labs Ltd
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Natco Pharma Ltd
Steadfast MediShield Pvt Ltd
Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
Vasu Organics Pvt Ltd
Wockhardt Ltd
Anthem Bio Pharma
Canixa Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Hetero Drugs Ltd
Hospimax Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Indiabulls Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Ankaa Pharmaceutical
Biotest Pharma Gmbh
Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd
CONCORD DRUGS LTD
Calren Care Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Celon Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Cognitus Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Lupin Ltd
Medgenix Pharma India Pvt Ltd
Mediart Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Pfizer Ltd
Rene Lifescience
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Arcalis India Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Astellas Pharma India Pvt Ltd
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd
Care Formulations Lab
Celera Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Concord Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Immune Biotech Pvt Ltd
Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Oxygen Pharma Care Pvt Ltd
Plasmagen Biosciences Pvt Ltd
Rhumasafe Pharma
Rivan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Rockmed Pharma Pvt Ltd
Steris Healthcare
The Madras Pharmaceuticals
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Akognos Life Science Pvt Ltd
Assentus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
Aubade Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Biocon Biologics Ltd
Biogen Idec Biotech India Pvt Ltd
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Celera Pharma Pvt Ltd
Cyrus Remedies Pvt Ltd
East West Pharma India Pvt Ltd
Elera Pharma Ltd
Eli Lilly and Company (India) Pvt Ltd
Enactis Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Entero Healthcare Solution Pvt Ltd
Fibovil Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
Galcare Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Getwell Oncology Pvt Ltd
Glasier Wellness Inc
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Johnson & Johnson Pvt Ltd
Klm Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Leogard Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Neuten HealthCare
Pulse Pharmaceuticals
Renauxe Pharma India Pvt Ltd
Sai Mirra Innopharma Pvt Ltd
United Biotech Pvt Ltd
Virchow Biotech Pvt Ltd
AGENEXT BIOPHARMA
Aareen Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Abeest International Pvt Ltd
Actus Health Care
Alacris Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Amagen India Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Ant Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Apellon Biotech
Aureate Healthcare
Avrohn Pharma (I) Ltd
Azista Industries Pvt Ltd
BDH Industries Ltd
BSA Pharma Inc
Bellus Biotech
Bharat Biotech
Bioceutics Inc
Biokindle Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Biomed
Bioris Pharmaceutical
Bioswizz Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Biotic Healthcare
Biowision Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Biozenesis Healthcare
Blisson Mediplus Pvt Ltd
Brandoz Pharmaceuticals
Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Connote Healthcare
Denzai Innovations & Therapeutics
Dermacia Healthcare
Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Eris Life Sciences Ltd
Ethinext Pharma
Fulford India Ltd
German Remedies Ltd
Goddres Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Grebitor Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Heal (India) Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Heinz India (P) Ltd
Heramb Healthcare
Hiilsen Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Hymax Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Indchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd
Intra Life Pvt Ltd
Isis Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
Janssen Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Jupiter Biolabs Pvt Ltd
Kaizen Research Labs India Pvt Ltd
Kamada Pharmaceuticals
Kenn Pharma Pvt Ltd
Knockworld Pharma
La Vincita Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Linux Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Mars Therapeutics and Chemicals Ltd
Medicraft Healthcare
Medieos Life Sciences Llp
Medsol India Overseas Pvt Ltd
Menrik Biomerge Pvt Ltd
Mlt Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Mohrish Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Myren Life Science India Pvt Ltd
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Newgen Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Nexeum Pharmaceutical Ltd
Nexkem Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Novo Medi Sciences Pvt Ltd
Nutraferon Pvt Ltd
Nuvigen Life Science Pvt Ltd
Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Olcare Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Paviour Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Percos India Pvt Ltd
Pleutus Healthcare Private Limited
Prosper Channel Lifescience India Pvt Ltd
Qurewell Health Science Pvt Ltd
Race Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Regenix Drugs Ltd
Remember India Medicos Pvt Ltd
Rencord Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Renspur Healthcare Pvt Ltd
SEIKOMAX HEALTHCARE
Sanofi India Ltd
Serum Institute Of India Pvt Ltd
Shantha Biotech
Skinocean Pharmaceuticals
Skinzone Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
Sonning Life Science
Stance Biogenics Pvt Ltd
Swinnzea Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Symansis Health Care
Tms India
Tricos Dermatologics Pvt Ltd
Triivik Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Triumph Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Ubik Solutions Pvt Ltd
United Laboratories
Vhb Life Sciences Inc
Vins Bioproducts Ltd
Virtue Remedies Ltd
Walton Health Care Pvt Ltd
White Maple Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Winmark Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Xemex Life Sciences
Xytola Healthcare Pvt Ltd
ZORG LIFESCIENCES PVT LTD
Zoic Life Sciences
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd