Demisone Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of various diseases and conditions (such as severe allergic reactions, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, and eye disorders).

Demisone Tablet provides relief from swelling, redness, pain, and itching in the affected area by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include mood changes, reduction in bone density, and stomach upset. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen, or any other symptoms which you think may be due to the medicine, let your doctor know.

Taking Demisone 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 this medicine, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.

Uses of Demisone Tablet

Side effects of Demisone Tablet

Common

Mood changes
Reduction in bone density
Upset stomach

How to use Demisone 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. Demisone Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Demisone Tablet works

Demisone Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Demisone Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Demisone Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Demisone Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Demisone Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Demisone Tablet may cause dizziness (vertigo). Changes in your eyesight or muscle weakness may also happen. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Demisone Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Demisone Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and other blood tests is advisable while you are taking Demisone Tablet.

Liver

CAUTION

Demisone Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Demisone Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick Tips

Demisone 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.
Demisone 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 Demisone Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Demisone Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Demisone with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Acarbose

Brand(s): Diadose, Abacus, Disorb

SERIOUS

Aspirin/Acetylsalicylic acid

Brand(s): M Spirin, Colsprin, Asalite

SERIOUS

Amlodipine

Brand(s): Amom, Samlodon, Amodep

SERIOUS

Amphotericin B

Brand(s): Hospicin B

SERIOUS

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Patient Concerns

What is the cause of increase level of IgE

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello , it generally increase in allergic disorders. But sometimes it may also suggest underlying serious blood disorders. Please consult a nearest pediatrician for clinical evaluation and management options. An opinion of pediatric hrmatologist may also be required.

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

Insomnia slipping disorders & allergy

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Sleep problems are often caused by underlying physical and/ or psychological cause. This requires examination of the patient so that proper treatment can be initiated. Often stress/ anxiety/ depression or mood disorder needs to be dealt with and sleeping pills are not adequate treatment. Please go through the link below for further understanding- http://drjyotikapoor.com/2015/01/26/sleep-disorders/

Having chronic depression n severe anxiety disorders.

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

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User Feedback

What are you using Demisone Tablet for?

Allergic cond*

39%

Others

32%

Severe allerg*

21%

Rheumatic dis*

*Allergic conditions, Severe allergic reactions, Rheumatic disorder

How much was the improvement?

Poor

55%

Average

24%

Excellent

21%

What were the side-effects while using Demisone Tablet?

No Side Effec*

29%

Mood changes

29%

Stomach disor*

14%

Stomach irrit*

14%

Thinning of b*

14%

*No Side Effect, Stomach disorders, Stomach irritation, Thinning of bones

How do you take Demisone Tablet?

With food

75%

With or witho*

12%

Empty stomach

12%

*With or without food

Please rate Demisone Tablet on price

Not Expensive

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Average

27%

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