Deflatrix Syrup

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

Deflatrix Syrup 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.

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MRP ₹63

General Information

Contains

Deflazacort (6mg/5ml)

Marketer

Matrix Pharma Chem

Storage

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Product introduction

Give Deflatrix Syrup 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. Deflatrix Syrup 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 Deflatrix Syrup 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 of Deflatrix Syrup

Treatment of Cancer
Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)

Benefits of Deflatrix Syrup

Treatment of Cancer
Deflatrix Syrup 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.

Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Deflatrix Syrup 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.

Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Deflatrix Syrup 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.

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. Deflatrix Syrup 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, Deflatrix Syrup is approved to be used in children above 5 years of age.

Side effects of Deflatrix Syrup

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 of Deflatrix

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

How to use Deflatrix Syrup

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. Deflatrix Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Deflatrix Syrup with salad and vegetable diet.

How Deflatrix Syrup works

Deflatrix Syrup is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Deflatrix Syrup 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.

Quick tips

Prefer giving Deflatrix Syrup with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.
Avoid giving antacids along with Deflatrix Syrup. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Deflatrix Syrup and antacids.
Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Deflatrix Syrup 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deflatrix Syrup.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Deflatrix Syrup 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

Deflatrix Syrup 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

Deflatrix Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Deflatrix Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Deflatrix Syrup is recommended.
Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Deflatrix Syrup to your child.

Liver

CAUTION

Deflatrix Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Deflatrix Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Deflatrix Syrup a steroid?

Yes, Deflatrix Syrup is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Deflatrix Syrup 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 Deflatrix Syrup to my child?

Avoid giving Deflatrix Syrup 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. Deflatrix Syrup 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 Deflatrix Syrup 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 Deflatrix Syrup. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Deflatrix Syrup.

How can I store Deflatrix Syrup at home?

Keep 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 Deflatrix Syrup to my child?

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

References

Patient concerns

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Paediatrics

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Address: 90/1 & 91/1, g.i.d.c., opp. ambicanagar, near labela hotel, odhav, ahmedabad - 382 415, gujarat, india.

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