Zefcort Suspension

Short Description

Zefcort Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine used to treat various conditions in children, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Dosage Form

Suspension

Introduction

Zefcort 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 Zefcort Suspension with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux. Avoid giving antacids along with Zefcort Suspension. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Zefcort Suspension and antacids. Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.

Zefcort Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body's natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Zefcort 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.

Prefer giving Zefcort Suspension with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux. Avoid giving antacids along with Zefcort Suspension. Leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Zefcort Suspension and antacids. Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Zefcort 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.