Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension

Short Description

Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine used to treat various conditions in children, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Dosage Form

Suspension

Introduction

Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. Its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties give it the ability to treat a wide range of conditions in children. It is also one of the primary medicines used for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in infants and children.

Prefer giving Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux. Avoid giving antacids along with Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension and antacids.

Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine that acts like the body's natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. It decreases the formation of chemical substances involved in inflammation, allergy, and cell multiplication, and also suppresses the immune system.

Prefer giving Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension with food Avoid giving antacids along with Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension Leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension and antacids Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor 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