Cortflo
Cortflo Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Cortflo Products
Uses of Cortflo Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Cortflo Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cortflo 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 Cortflo 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 Cortflo Products
Frequently asked questions about Cortflo Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Cortflo 6mg Syrup a steroid?
Yes, Cortflo 6mg Syrup is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Cortflo 6mg Syrup increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. In what conditions should I avoid giving Cortflo 6mg Syrup to my child?
Avoid giving Cortflo 6mg Syrup to your child if they have conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Cortflo 6mg Syrup should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
Q. What do I need to know about Cortflo 6mg Syrup and my child’s immunizations?
For certain vaccines (live or live-attenuated vaccines), your child will need to wait 4 to 6 weeks before starting Cortflo 6mg Syrup. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Cortflo 6mg Syrup.
Q. How can I store Cortflo 6mg Syrup at home?
Keep the medicine in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and pets. This will help avoid any accidental intake.
Q. My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Cortflo 6mg Syrup to my child?
Ans: Prolonged intake of Cortflo 6mg Syrup can lead to mental illness as well as a seizure disorder. Therefore, any child who is already suffering from seizure disorder should not take Cortflo 6mg Syrup.
Products for Cortflo
Cortflo 6mg Syrup
bottle of 30 ml Syrup
MRP
₹85
Not Available
Cortflo 30mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹335
Not Available
Cortflo 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹85
Not Available