Defcort 24

Defcort 24 tablets from Macleods contain a higher strength of Deflazacort, a glucocorticoid (corticosteroid). The higher strength is often used in conditions that need stronger control of inflammation or immune activity.

• Severe inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
• Rheumatoid arthritis flares
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• Severe asthma or allergic conditions
• Some blood disorders

Deflazacort changes in the body into an active form that lowers inflammation and calms immune cells that mistakenly attack the body. This eases pain, swelling and other symptoms of the disease.

Take as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water, usually with food or milk to protect the stomach. Never stop suddenly; the doctor will lower the dose step by step when it is safe.

• Increased appetite, weight gain
• Mood changes, sleep changes
• Higher blood sugar or blood pressure
• Stomach upset or acidity
• Easy bruising, thinning skin
• Higher chance of infections with long use

Tell your doctor about diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, peptic ulcer, tuberculosis or any active infection. Avoid contact with people who have chickenpox or measles if you have not had them. Inform if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Carry a steroid card if used long term.

Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep the strip in its original pack and out of reach of children.