Primary SourceSTFER-XT DROP 30ML
Brand Reference: ST-Cort 6mg Tablet
Deflazacort (6mg)
Product Overview
ST-Cort 6mg Tablet is a corticosteroid medicine used in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It helps reduce muscle inflammation and damage, supporting muscle strength and slowing the progression of muscle weakness over time.ST-Cort 6mg 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.ST-Cort 6mg 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.
Active Composition
| Active Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Deflazacort | 6mg |
Safety Advice & Warnings
Contraindications (When not to use)
- Alcohol: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Pregnancy: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Breast feeding: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Driving: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (UNSAFE)
- Liver: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
Precautions & Advisories
- Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with ST-Cort 6mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- Pregnancy: The safety of ST-Cort 6mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
- Breast feeding: ST-Cort 6mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
- Driving: ST-Cort 6mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- Kidney: ST-Cort 6mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
- Liver: There is limited data available on the use of ST-Cort 6mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications Sheet
- Brand Name
- ST-Cort 6mg Tablet
- Generic Name (Salt)
- Deflazacort (6mg)
- Manufacturer
- SS Healthcare
- Dosage Form
- tablet
- Strength
- 6mg
- Therapeutic Category
- HORMONES
- HSN Code
- 21069099
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