Defcort 6 Mg Suspension 60 Ml

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Defcort Oral Suspension during pregnancy?

Taking Defcort Oral Suspension during pregnancy might lead to growth abnormalities in the foetus. It can be taken only if prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Defcort Oral Suspension while breastfeeding?

Deflazacort passes in breast milk and may harm your baby. Use of Defcort Oral Suspension while breastfeeding is not recommended.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Defcort Oral Suspension?

Defcort Oral Suspension can cause dizziness or spinning of the head (vertigo). If you experience any of these side effects, caution is advised while driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Defcort Oral Suspension?

Limited information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a history of depression or mania or a family history of psychiatric disorder.
• You experience fits, have muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis) or weak or brittle bones (osteoporosis).
• You have diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, liver, heart or kidney disease.
• You have tumour of the adrenal gland tissue (pheochromocytoma).
• You have a problem with your thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).
• You have an infection in your eye due to herpes simplex virus (Ocular herpes).
• You ever had tuberculosis.
• Your menses are irregular.
• You are going to take any vaccine.
• Anyone in your family has chickenpox, measles and you have never had it earlier.