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Mahacort DZ Suspension

Deflazacort (6mg/5ml)

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Product Code: 40058
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Constituents

Deflazacort (6mg/5ml)

Usage of Mahacort DZ Suspension

  • Treatment of Cancer
  • Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
  • Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
  • Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)

Description of Mahacort DZ Suspension

Give Mahacort DZ Suspension to your child orally, either before or after food. Giving it with food helps prevent the risk of developing a stomach upset. Always give the dose as prescribed by the doctor since that depends on the severity and type of infection, body weight, and age of your child. If your child gains or loses weight during treatment, make sure to let the doctor know. Never alter the dose by yourself as that may increase the risk of serious implications in your child. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose, but skip it if it is already time for the next dose.It is important to complete the full course of this medicine as stopping it abruptly may cause serious side effects. To stop this medicine, the doctor will gradually taper down the dose of this medicine to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Mahacort DZ Suspension can suppress your child’s immune system, making your child more prone to infections. Your child may need frequent medical checkups and tests. Therefore, it is important to follow up with your child’s doctor frequently during the treatment. The doctor may also advise vision and bone mineral density check for your child as Mahacort DZ Suspension can impact both of these.This medicine may cause side effects like weight gain, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, abnormal hair growth, central obesity, and fluid and electrolyte disturbance. Reach out to your child’s doctor if these side effects appear.Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking medicines for any type of infection. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including heart, blood, skin, bone, and hormonal disorders or any prior episodes of allergy, eye disease, birth defects, lung anomaly, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.

Possible Side-effects

Mahacort DZ Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-Common side effects of Mahacort DZ

  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Cough
  • Abnormal hair growth
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Obesity

Unit

30 ml Suspension

Manufacturer

Mankind Pharma Ltd

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How to use Mahacort DZ Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Mahacort DZ Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Mahacort DZ Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.

How Medicine Works

Mahacort DZ Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Mahacort DZ Suspension decreases the formation of chemical substances like prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and interleukins that are involved in inflammation, allergy, and cell multiplication. It also suppresses the immune system and stops the immune mechanisms from causing any self-damage to the body.

Related Warnings

Mahacort DZ Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mahacort DZ Suspension is recommended.
Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Mahacort DZ Suspension to your child.

Mahacort DZ Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mahacort DZ Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Prefer giving Mahacort DZ Suspension with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.
  • Avoid giving antacids along with Mahacort DZ Suspension. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Mahacort DZ Suspension and antacids.
  • Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Mahacort DZ Suspension can make it harder for your child to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you notice any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
  • Do not stop the medicine abruptly. Seek the doctor’s guidance to taper the dose gradually as sudden withdrawal may result in a steroid withdrawal syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Is Mahacort DZ Suspension a steroid?

    Yes, Mahacort DZ Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Mahacort DZ Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).

  • In what conditions should I avoid giving Mahacort DZ Suspension to my child?

    Avoid giving Mahacort DZ Suspension to your child if they have conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Mahacort DZ Suspension should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.

  • What do I need to know about Mahacort DZ Suspension and my child’s immunizations?

    For certain vaccines (live or live-attenuated vaccines), your child will need to wait 4 to 6 weeks before starting Mahacort DZ Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Mahacort DZ Suspension.

  • How can I store Mahacort DZ Suspension at home?

    Keep the medicine in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and pets. This will help avoid any accidental intake.

  • My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Mahacort DZ Suspension to my child?

    Ans: Prolonged intake of Mahacort DZ Suspension can lead to mental illness as well as a seizure disorder. Therefore, any child who is already suffering from seizure disorder should not take Mahacort DZ Suspension.

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