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How to Take Deflazacort and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet, suspension and syrup to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- Initial: Up to 120 mg/day. Maintenance: 3-18 mg/day.
Child: Tablet: 0.25-1.5 mg/kg/day given on alternate days. Suspension: 5ml - 60ml per day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who are receiving immunosuppressive vaccines, who have infections and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Deflazacort

This medication is a glucocorticoid, prescribed for anti-inflammatory conditions, and used as an immunosuppressant.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Deflazacort

India :


International :


Calcort, Cortax, Decortil, and Deflanil.
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