Epicort
Epicort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Epicort Products
Uses of Epicort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Epicort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Epicort 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 Epicort 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 Epicort Products
Frequently asked questions about Epicort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension a steroid?
Yes, Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension used for?
Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension 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 Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension work?
Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension 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 Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension a painkiller?
No, Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Epicort
Epicort 6mg Oral Suspension
bottle of 30 ml Oral Suspension
MRP
₹68
Not Available
Epicort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹90
Not Available