Biocort
Composition for Biocort Products
Biocort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, CancerProducts for Biocort
Biocort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹74.06
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About Biocort Products
Uses of Biocort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Biocort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Biocort 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 Biocort 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).
In Depth Information for Biocort Products
- Biocort 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.
- Biocort 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 Biocort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Biocort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Patient Concerns about Biocort Products
Frequently asked questions about Biocort Products
Q. Is Biocort 6mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Biocort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Biocort 6mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. In what conditions should I avoid giving Biocort 6mg Tablet to my child?
Avoid giving Biocort 6mg Tablet to your child if they have conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Biocort 6mg Tablet should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
Q. What do I need to know about Biocort 6mg Tablet and my child’s immunizations?
For certain vaccines (live or live-attenuated vaccines), your child will need to wait 4 to 6 weeks before starting Biocort 6mg Tablet. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Biocort 6mg Tablet.
Q. My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Biocort 6mg Tablet to my child?
Prolonged intake of Biocort 6mg Tablet can lead to mental illness as well as a seizure disorder. Therefore, any child who is already suffering from seizure disorder should not take Biocort 6mg Tablet.