Coricort
Coricort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Coricort Products
Uses of Coricort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Coricort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Coricort are Increased appetite, Weight gain, Abdominal pain, Mood changes, Cushingoid syndrome, Excessive hair growth on face, Central obesity, Polyuria, Constipation, Irritability, Fever, Back pain, Erythema (skin redness), Rash, Nausea, Nosebleeds, Stretch marks.
How Coricort Products work
Deflazacort 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).
Patient Concerns about Coricort Products
Frequently asked questions about Coricort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Coricort 6mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Coricort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Coricort 6mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Coricort 6mg Tablet used for?
Coricort 6mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.
Q. How does Coricort 6mg Tablet work?
Coricort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Coricort 6mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Coricort 6mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Coricort 6mg Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Coricort 6mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Coricort 6mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Coricort 6mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Coricort 6mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Coricort
Coricort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹80
Not Available
Coricort 30mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹300
Not Available
Coricort 12mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹175
Not Available
Coricort Suspension
bottle of 30 ml Suspension
MRP
₹59
Not Available