Calcort
Deflazacort tablets for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and inflammatory conditions. It is a systemic corticosteroid, so long-term use can affect bone density.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Allergy Relief · Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Deflazacort
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 6mg
This listing uses Calcort as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Calcort vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Calcort details
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy · Inflammatory Conditions
- Alternative names
- deflazacort
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Systemic Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; concurrent live vaccine administration
- Minor side effects
- increased appetite; weight gain; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- cushingoid features; elevated glucose; susceptibility to infection
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Marathon Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Ketoconazole; Insulin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric patients over two years and adults.
Serious side effects
adrenal crisis, requires immediate medical attention; osteonecrosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Deflazacort tablets for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and inflammatory conditions. It is a systemic corticosteroid, so long-term use can affect bone density.
Mechanism of action
Controls transcription of inflammatory proteins in cells, resolving localised swelling, swelling, and physical tissue pain.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal growth retardation. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Calcort is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Deflazacort, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.