Name: Defcort
SKU: 23718
Availability: InStock

📋 Product Overview Table

🌐 Specification	🧾 Details
💊 Active Ingredient	Deflazacort
🧪 Available Strengths	6mg, 12mg, 18mg, 24mg, 30mg
🏭 Manufacturer	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
💊 Form	Oral Tablets
📦 Packaging	6 tablets per strip
⏱️ Delivery Time	6 to 15 days

🧬 What Is Defcort (Deflazacort) Used For?

Defcort is a brand of Deflazacort, a corticosteroid used to treat a range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Available in 5 dosage strengths, Defcort is manufactured by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, one of India’s globally recognized pharmaceutical companies known for producing WHO-GMP and USFDA-compliant formulations.

Deflazacort is a synthetic glucocorticoid that offers an alternative to prednisone and prednisolone with a comparatively reduced risk of causing weight gain or bone loss. It is often preferred in long-term therapies for conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, asthma, and allergic reactions.

Defcort’s oral formulation makes it convenient for chronic outpatient therapy and pediatric treatment in appropriate doses.

🎥 Educational Video: Defcort in Chronic Inflammatory Disease Management

📺 “Understanding Deflazacort – A Safer Corticosteroid?”

🎬 Video Placeholder – Covers dosage forms, patient safety tips, and comparison with other corticosteroids.

Always use corticosteroids under medical supervision due to potential side effects.

🩺 Indications for Use

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, vasculitis)
Inflammatory conditions (e.g., arthritis, asthma)
Severe allergies and urticaria
Skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis, eczema)
Organ transplant immunosuppression (off-label)

💊 Dosage Guidance by Strength

💊 Strength	👤 Typical Adult Dose	🧒 Pediatric Use
6mg	Mild inflammation	Adjusted by weight and age
12mg	Moderate autoimmune flare	Used under pediatrician guidance
18mg	Maintenance dose for DMD	Specialized dosing protocols apply
24mg	High inflammation episodes	Rarely used in children
30mg	Short-term acute control	Adult use only

Always taper off dosage gradually to avoid adrenal insufficiency.

⚠️ Side Effects & Monitoring

💥 Common Effects	❗ Serious Risks
Increased appetite, insomnia	Cushingoid appearance, adrenal suppression
Mild hypertension, acne	Growth suppression in children
Gastric upset	Osteoporosis, mood disorders

🧃 Storage Instructions

Store below 25°C in a dry place
Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
Keep out of reach of children

🌍 International Availability & Import Rules

🌎 Region	📦 Import Eligibility	📋 Prescription Rule
🇺🇸 USA	FDA personal import allowed	Prescription required
🇬🇧 UK	MHRA personal use permitted	Doctor’s prescription needed
🇦🇺 Australia	TGA personal import scheme	Prescription or medical documentation

🔗 Related Corticosteroids & Alternatives (Internal Links)

💊 Product Name	🏭 Manufacturer	📖 Description
Wysolone (Prednisolone)	Pfizer India Ltd	Traditional corticosteroid for inflammation and allergies.
Omnacortil Tablets	Macleods Pharmaceuticals	Widely used brand for prednisolone-based systemic corticosteroid therapy.
Predmet Tablets	Sun Pharma	Methylprednisolone-based oral steroid for severe autoimmune reactions.
Medrol Tablets	Pfizer India Ltd	Versatile steroid used in rheumatoid and dermatologic disorders.
Defcort Suspension (Pediatric)	Macleods Pharmaceuticals	Pediatric suspension for easier dose titration in children.

📚 Trusted Medical References

🩺 Clinical Insight – Dr. Rakesh Sethi, MD Pediatric Immunology

“Defcort has transformed the long-term management of children with muscular dystrophy and inflammatory conditions. Its favorable metabolic profile makes it a safer choice compared to other steroids.”