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Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension 30 ml in 1 bottle

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Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension is a product of Saturn Formulations Pvt Ltd
Composition: Deflazacort (6mg/5ml)

Pack of 30 ml

₹ 66.00

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All Details About Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension

Description:

Satcort 6mg Oral 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.

Donate Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension to your child orally, either before or after food. Giving it with food helps prevent the risk of developing a stomach upset. Forever give the dose as prescribed by the doctor since that depends on the severity and type of infection, body weight, and age of your child. If your child gains or loses weight during treatment, make sure to let the doctor know. Never alter the dose by yourself as that may increase the risk of serious implications in your child. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose, but skip it if it is already time for the next dose.

It is important to complete the full course of this medicine as stopping it abruptly may cause serious side effects. To stop this medicine, the doctor will gradually taper down the dose of this medicine to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension can suppress your child’s immune system, making your child more prone to infections. Your child may need frequent medical checkups and tests. Therefore, it is important to follow up with your child’s doctor frequently during the treatment. The doctor may also advise vision and bone mineral density check for your child as Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension can impact both of these.

This medicine may cause side effects like weight gain, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, abnormal hair growth, central obesity, fluid and electrolyte disturbance, and common cold symptoms. Reach out to your child’s doctor if these side effects appear.

Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking medicines for any type of infection. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including heart, blood, skin, bone, and hormonal disorders or any prior episodes of allergy, eye disease, birth defects, lung anomaly, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
  • Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
  • Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
  • Treatment of Cancer

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Satcort

  • Ordinary cold
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Cough
  • Abnormal hair growth
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Obesity
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

Side Effects:

Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Warning & Precautions:

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension is recommended.
Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Is Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension a steroid?

Affirmative, Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).

Q. In what conditions should I avoid giving Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension to my child?

Avoid giving Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension to your child if they have conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.

Q. What do I need to know about Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension and my child’s immunizations?

For certain vaccines (live or live-attenuated vaccines), your child will need to wait 4 to 6 weeks before starting Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension.

Q. How can I store Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension at home?

Retain the medicine in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and pets. This will help avoid any accidental intake.

Q. My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension to my child?

Ans: Prolonged intake of Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension can lead to mental illness as well as a seizure disorder. Therefore, any child who is already suffering from seizure disorder should not take Satcort 6mg Oral Suspension.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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