Intracort 6 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Deflazacort (6mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Intra Life |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Intracort 6 Tablet is a corticosteroid used to treat various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions. Intracort 6 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions. It is used to help 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.
Intracort 6 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).
Is Intracort 6 Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Intracort 6 Tablet is a corticosteroid. It belongs to a class of medicines known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body.
What is Intracort 6 Tablet used for?
Intracort 6 Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating various illnesses involving inflammation, including allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, and autoimmune diseases (when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients by suppressing the immune system to prevent rejection of the organ.
How does Intracort 6 Tablet work?
Intracort 6 Tablet is a corticosteroid. It works by reducing inflammation, which helps treat many illnesses caused by active inflammation. Additionally, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions, where your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Is Intracort 6 Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Intracort 6 Tablet has a similar effect to prednisone. Moreover, Intracort 6 Tablet is generally better tolerated for inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the appropriate treatment of your condition.
Is Intracort 6 Tablet a painkiller?
No, Intracort 6 Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Can I take Intracort 6 Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Intracort 6 Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when these medications are used together.
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. Intracort 6 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Intracort 6 Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor
- Intracort 6 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 Intracort 6 Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you
- Do not stop taking Intracort 6 Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Intracort 6 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Intracort 6 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Intracort 6 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.
