Manufacturer : Deflazacort (6mg)

Made In: Mankind Pharma Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer. Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know. Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine. USES OF MAHACORT DZ TABLET Treatment of Inflammatory conditions Treatment of Autoimmune conditions Treatment of Cancer BENEFITS OF MAHACORT DZ TABLET In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling. Show More SIDE EFFECTS OF MAHACORT DZ TABLET Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Mahacort DZ Increased appetite Weight gain Frequent urge to urinate Cushing syndrome Cough Upper respiratory tract infection Abnormal hair growth Obesity Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) HOW TO USE MAHACORT DZ 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. Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet with salad and vegetable diet. HOW MAHACORT DZ TABLET WORKS Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer). SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. warnings Driving SAFE Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet is recommended. warnings Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet is recommended. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MAHACORT DZ TABLET? If you miss a dose of Mahacort DZ 6 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.