Eticort: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Eticort Benefits & Uses

Eticort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Eticort Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Eticort Related Warnings

Is the use of Eticort safe for pregnant women?

Eticort should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Eticort safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Eticort. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Eticort on the Kidneys?

Eticort can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Eticort on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Eticort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Eticort on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Eticort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Eticort with Other Drugs

Eticort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Carbamazepine

Rifampicin

Leflunomide

Dexamethasone

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Moderate

Eticort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eticort unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Eticort

Is this Eticort habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Eticort.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Eticort does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Eticort should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Eticort is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Eticort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eticort

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Eticort with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Eticort

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eticort with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Eticort

Question almost 6 years ago

When to take Eticort?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Ideally Eticort can be taken with food or without food because its absorption is not affected by the food. However, you are recommended to take it as per doctor's instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Eticort cause weight gain?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Eticort may cause weight gain in some cases. This may be caused due to increased appetite and fluid retention in patients taking this medicine. You are recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle which includes a balanced diet along with 30 mins of physical workout. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this medicine do inform your doctor right away.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Eticort without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, Eticort is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it suppresses the immune system that causes low immunity. Low immunity can further lead to multiple infections of bacterial and viral origins.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Eticort contain steroids?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Eticort belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid) which are used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. They should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which some body-builders use, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Eticort?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Eticort is a brand name of deflazacort. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid). It is used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy which is a progressive disease in which the muscles do not function properly in adults and in children 5 years of age and older.