Deicort™-12 Tablets

Safety Advice

• Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deicort 12mg Tablet.
• Pregnancy: Deicort 12mg 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.
• Breast feeding: Deicort 12mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
• Driving: Deicort 12mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
• Kidney: Deicort 12mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Deicort 12mg Tablet is recommended.
• Liver: Deicort 12mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Deicort 12mg Tablet is recommended.

Benefits

In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions:
Deicort 12mg Tablet 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.

In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions:
Deicort 12mg Tablet 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 Cancer:
Deicort 12mg Tablet helps in the treatment of a variety of cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation around the site of cancer. It is used specifically to decrease swelling (edema), associated with tumors of the spine and brain. Moreover, it helps to treat or prevent allergic reactions in cancer patients.

Side-Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.
Common side effects of Deicort are:

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

How to use

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. Deicort 12mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Deicort 12mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

How Deicort Tablet works

Deicort 12mg 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).

Quick Tips

• Deicort 12mg Tablet 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.
• Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
• Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
• Deicort 12mg 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 Deicort 12mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
• Do not stop taking Deicort 12mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

Dosage Advice

Deicort 12mg Tablet 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.