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Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango 30.0 ml in 1 bottle

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Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango is a product of Elancer Pharmaceuticals

Composition: Deflazacort (6mg/5ml)

Pack of 30 ml

₹ 75.00

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All Details About Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango

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

Description:

Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango 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 Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango 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. Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango 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 Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango 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, and fluid and electrolyte disturbance. 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 Cancer
  • Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
  • Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
  • Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango with salad and vegetable diet.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Zimicort

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango is recommended.
Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Is Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango a steroid?

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

In what conditions should I avoid giving Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango to my child?

Avoid giving Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango 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. Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.

What do I need to know about Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango 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 Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango.

How can I store Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango 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.

My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango to my child?

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

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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