Cucort
Cucort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Cucort Products
Uses of Cucort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Cucort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cucort 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 Cucort 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 Cucort Products
Frequently asked questions about Cucort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Cucort 6mg Syrup a steroid?
Yes, Cucort 6mg Syrup is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Cucort 6mg Syrup increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Cucort 6mg Syrup used for?
Cucort 6mg Syrup 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 Cucort 6mg Syrup work?
Cucort 6mg Syrup 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 Cucort 6mg Syrup better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Cucort 6mg Syrup has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Cucort 6mg Syrup is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Cucort 6mg Syrup a painkiller?
No, Cucort 6mg Syrup is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Cucort 6mg Syrup with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Cucort 6mg Syrup can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Cucort
Cucort 6mg Syrup
bottle of 30 ml Syrup
MRP
₹65
Not Available
Cucort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹92
Not Available