Velcort 6 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Deflazacort (6mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Ultimate Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Velcort 6 Tablet is a corticosteroid used to treat various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions. Velcort 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.
Velcort 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 Velcort 6 Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Velcort 6 Tablet is a corticosteroid medication also known as glucocorticoids. These naturally occur in the body and help maintain health. Velcort 6 Tablet increases corticosteroid levels, helping to treat various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling).
What is Velcort 6 Tablet used for?
Velcort 6 Tablet possesses anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It's used to treat conditions like allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, and autoimmune disorders (which occur when the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells causing damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients by suppressing the immune system to prevent organ rejection.
How does Velcort 6 Tablet work?
Velcort 6 Tablet is a corticosteroid medication. It works by reducing inflammation, thereby helping to treat illnesses caused by active inflammation. Additionally, it inhibits autoimmune reactions, where the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells and causes damage.
Is Velcort 6 Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies show that Velcort 6 Tablet has a similar effect to prednisone. Moreover, Velcort 6 Tablet is generally well-tolerated for treating inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the most appropriate treatment based on your individual needs.
Is Velcort 6 Tablet a painkiller?
No, Velcort 6 Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medications known as corticosteroids.
Can I take Velcort 6 Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Velcort 6 Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No adverse effects or 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. Velcort 6 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Velcort 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.
- Velcort 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 Velcort 6 Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Velcort 6 Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Velcort 6 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Velcort 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
Velcort 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.
