Defadex Tablet

Defadex Tablet – Deflazacort 6 mg for Muscle-Preserving Anti-Inflammatory Support

Defadex Tablet is a prescription corticosteroid medicine containing Deflazacort 6 mg, manufactured by Audex Pharmaceuticals. It is primarily used in the management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), where it helps reduce muscle inflammation and slow the progressive loss of muscle strength associated with the condition.

Key Features

• Contains Deflazacort 6 mg, a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive action
• Helps preserve muscle strength and function in DMD patients
• Prescription-only (Rx) tablet, strip of 10
• Manufactured by Audex Pharmaceuticals
• Convenient oral tablet dosage form

Composition

• Deflazacort – 6 mg

Uses & Benefits

• Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
• Reduces inflammation and muscle damage linked to DMD
• Supports better preservation of muscle strength over time
• May help slow disease progression with continued, doctor-supervised use
• Helps maintain mobility and day-to-day physical function
• Also used off-label for a range of other inflammatory conditions as advised by a physician

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, in the dose and duration advised
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, crush, or break it
• May be taken with or without food, at a fixed time each day
• Avoid taking it alongside a salad/raw-vegetable-heavy diet as advised by your physician
• Do not stop the medicine abruptly without medical guidance, especially after long-term use

Precautions

• To be sold strictly on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner
• Inform your doctor of any history of infections, diabetes, glaucoma, or peptic ulcers before starting
• Long-term steroid use may cause weight gain, mood changes, fluid retention, or raised blood sugar – report these to your doctor
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless specifically advised by a doctor
• Avoid live vaccines while on this medicine unless cleared by your physician
• Regular monitoring of growth, blood pressure, and blood sugar may be required during prolonged therapy

Storage

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Keep the strip in its original outer carton until use

Disclaimer: This product is a prescription medicine. The information provided is for general awareness only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Please consult a Registered Medical Practitioner before use.