Vricort 6mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Vrinda Life |
Active Ingredient | Deflazacort (6mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | HORMONES |
Action Class | Glucocorticoids |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 436 |
FAQ
Vricort 6mg Tablet Reviews
Vricort 6mg works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know.
Vricort 6mg can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
How Vricort 6mg Tablet Works
How to Use Vricort 6mg Tablet
Benefits of Vricort 6mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions: Vricort 6mg gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.
- In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions: Vricort 6mg gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.
Uses of Vricort 6mg Tablet
- Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
- Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Vricort 6mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Vricort 6mg 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.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Vricort 6mg 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.
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Vricort 6mg. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Vricort 6mg suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
References
- Deflazacort [Prescribing Information]. Northbrook, IL: Marathon Pharmaceuticals, LLC; 2017.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).