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Deflafit 30mg Tablet

Deflazacort (30mg)
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Deflafit 30mg Tablet is a corticosteroid medicine used in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It helps reduce muscle inflammation and damage, supporting muscle strength and slowing the progression of muscle weakness over time.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 07 Apr 2026 | 02:54 PM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Deflazacort (30mg)

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Deflafit 30mg Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know.

Deflafit 30mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.

Uses of Deflafit Tablet

  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)

Benefits of Deflafit Tablet

Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic condition that causes gradual muscle weakness, making everyday movements like walking, climbing stairs, and lifting objects increasingly difficult over time. Deflafit 30mg Tablet helps reduce muscle inflammation and damage associated with this condition, which supports better preservation of muscle strength and function. With continued use, it can help slow disease progression, maintain mobility for a longer period, and support overall physical functioning and quality of life.

Side effects of Deflafit Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Deflafit
  • Increased appetite
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Cough
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Abnormal hair growth
  • Weight gain
  • Obesity
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use Deflafit Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deflafit 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Deflafit 30mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

How Deflafit Tablet works

Deflafit 30mg Tablet 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).

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Quick tips

  • Deflafit 30mg Tablet helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • Deflafit 30mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
  • Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Deflafit 30mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
  • Do not stop taking Deflafit 30mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Deflafit 30mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Deflafit 30mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deflafit 30mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Deflafit 30mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Deflafit 30mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Deflafit 30mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Deflafit with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Life-threatening

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Deflazacort before taking Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted).
Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Deflazacort before taking Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Deflazacort before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Severe

Efavirenz (Oral Route)

Concomitant use may disturb the heart rhythm. Efavirenz may increase the metabolism of Deflazacort.
Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Deflafit 30mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Deflafit 30mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Deflafit 30mg 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.
Deflafit 30mg 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.
Clinical studies have shown that Deflafit 30mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Deflafit 30mg Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
No, Deflafit 30mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Yes, Deflafit 30mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogin derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

References

  1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Deflazacort [Prescribing Information]. Northbrook, IL: Marathon Pharmaceuticals, LLC; 2017. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:
  3. Deflazacort. New Brunswick, NJ: Ohm Laboratories Inc.; 2024. [Accessed 05 Jan. 2026] (online). Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

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Country of origin: India

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