Dicort
Dicort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Dicort Products
Uses of Dicort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Dicort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dicort 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 Dicort 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 Dicort Products
Frequently asked questions about Dicort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Dicort Syrup a steroid?
Yes, Dicort Syrup is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Dicort Syrup increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Dicort Syrup used for?
Dicort 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 Dicort Syrup work?
Dicort 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 Dicort Syrup better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Dicort Syrup has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Dicort 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 Dicort Syrup a painkiller?
No, Dicort Syrup is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Dicort Syrup with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Dicort Syrup can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Dicort
Dicort Syrup
bottle of 30 ml Syrup
MRP
₹60
Dicort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹70
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