Secort 6 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Deflazacort (6mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Sevam Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Secort 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. Secort 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).
Secort 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 Secort 6 Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Secort 6 Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids. These glucocorticoids occur naturally in the body and help maintain health and wellbeing. Secort 6 Tablet increases corticosteroids levels in the body to treat various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling).
What is Secort 6 Tablet used for?
Secort 6 Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat conditions such as allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, and autoimmune diseases (diseases that occur when the body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients by suppressing the immune system to prevent organ rejection.
How does Secort 6 Tablet work?
Secort 6 Tablet is a steroid medicine. These glucocorticoids, naturally found in the body, work by reducing inflammation which helps treat illnesses caused by active inflammation. Additionally, it stops immune reactions known as autoimmune reactions, where the body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Is Secort 6 Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Secort 6 Tablet has a similar effect to prednisone. Moreover, Secort 6 Tablet is often more tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the best treatment of your condition.
Is Secort 6 Tablet a painkiller?
No, Secort 6 Tablet does not contain ingredients that provide pain relief. It belongs to the class of medications known as steroids.
Can I take Secort 6 Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Secort 6 Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they 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. Secort 6 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Secort 6 Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Secort 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 Secort 6 Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Secort 6 Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Secort 6 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Secort 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
Secort 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.
