DEFZONOR 6DEFLAZACORT 6mg. IP

Defzonor 6 tablets carry Deflazacort 6 mg, a corticosteroid used in Duchenne muscular dystrophy from 5 years of age. Main uses: treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older; given under a doctor's supervision as a corticosteroid medicine; the exact way it helps in DMD is not known.

Common side effects of Defzonor 6 Tablet include cushingoid appearance (moon-shaped face); weight gain; increased appetite; central obesity; frequent urination (pollakiuria); unwanted facial or body hair growth (hirsutism). Get medical help at once if you notice severe allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis; serious infections, including new, worsening or reactivated latent infections; signs and symptoms of an infection may be masked; cushing's syndrome, suppression of the adrenal gland and high blood sugar.

Each Defzonor 6 tablet contains Deflazacort 6 mg. The right dose and how long to take it depend on the condition, age and other medicines, so use Defzonor 6 Tablet only as your doctor advises.

The MRP of Defzonor 6 Tablet is ₹119 for a pack of 10x10 (Alu Strip). For chemists and distributors, the PTR is ₹90.67 and the PTS is ₹81.6.

Each Defzonor 6 tablet contains Deflazacort 6 mg. It comes in a pack of 10x10 (Alu Strip).

The active ingredient is a prodrug that is changed in the body into an active metabolite called 21-desDFZ. This metabolite works through the glucocorticoid receptor to reduce inflammation and dampen the immune response. The way it produces its effect in DMD is not known.

Must not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to deflazacort or to any inactive ingredient of the tablets. Live or live attenuated vaccines must not be given while the patient is on this medicine. Check with a doctor first if the patient has an infection or a latent infection. Check with a doctor first if the patient has diabetes, high blood pressure, low potassium, kidney or heart problems, stomach or intestinal disorders, cataracts or glaucoma, or a mood disorder.

Defzonor 6 Tablet is a brand of Vibcare Pharma, sold through its Medanor division. It is available for PCD pharma franchise and distribution in India; use the Send Enquiry or WhatsApp button on this page to ask about availability and terms.