Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango
Manufacturer:
elancer pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition: Deflazacort (6mg/5ml)
Action Class: Glucocorticoids
Uses
Treatment of Cancer
Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
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Product 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. Give 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. Always 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.
Key Benefits
In Treatment of CancerZimicort Oral Suspension Mango helps in the treatment of a variety of cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation around the site of cancer. It is used specifically to decrease swelling (edema), associated with tumors of the spine and brain. Moreover, it helps to treat or prevent allergic reactions in cancer patients. In Treatment of Inflammatory conditionsZimicort Oral Suspension Mango gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling. In Treatment of Autoimmune conditionsZimicort Oral Suspension Mango gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.In Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy due to the effect of the body’s immune system mechanisms. Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango slows the progression of DMD. The exact mechanism by which it acts is unclear, but it is thought to help mediate the condition by suppressing the immune system. For DMD, Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango is approved to be used in children above 5 years of age.show moreshow less
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
Common Side Effects :
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
Common Side Effects :
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
How To 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.
How It Works
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango decreases the formation of chemical substances like prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and interleukins that are involved in inflammation, allergy, and cell multiplication. It also suppresses the immune system and stops the immune mechanisms from causing any self-damage to the body.
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Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango.
Pregnancy:
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.
Breastfeeding:
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:
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
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:
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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango.
Pregnancy:
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.
Breastfeeding:
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:
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
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:
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.
Quick Tips
Prefer giving Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.
Avoid giving antacids along with Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango and antacids.
Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango can make it harder for your child to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you notice any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
Do not stop the medicine abruptly. Seek the doctor’s guidance to taper the dose gradually as sudden withdrawal may result in a steroid withdrawal syndrome.
Avoid giving antacids along with Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango and antacids.
Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Zimicort Oral Suspension Mango can make it harder for your child to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you notice any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
Do not stop the medicine abruptly. Seek the doctor’s guidance to taper the dose gradually as sudden withdrawal may result in a steroid withdrawal syndrome.
Missed Dose
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
