Cortimax 6mg Tablet 10

Cortimax 6mg Tablet is commonly used for:

• Management of asthma, a condition that inflames and narrows the airways

• Easing symptoms of arthritis, which causes swelling and pain in the joints

• Controlling allergies that trigger reactions like sneezing, itching, and rashes

• Alleviating skin disorders with inflammation and itchiness

• Helping manage autoimmune diseases like psoriasis where the body's immune system attacks healthy skin cells

• Managing rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints

• Use in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) care, a genetic disorder characterised by progressive muscle degeneration.

Here's how you should take Cortimax 6mg Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• You can take this medicine with or without food.

• Don't chew or crush the tablet. If you struggle to swallow it whole, you can crush it and mix it with applesauce.

• It's essential not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.

Cortimax 6mg Tablet is taken orally.

Cortimax 6mg Tablet contains deflazacort (6 mg), which works on your body in the following ways:

• Reduces Inflammation: Deflazacort targets cells within your immune system and suppresses the production of chemicals called cytokines that cause inflammation.

• Suppresses Immune System: By binding to receptors on immune cells, deflazacort effectively turns off switches that lead to abnormal functioning and damaging effects.

These actions help in reducing inflammation and altering immune system activity, thus providing therapeutic benefits in managing conditions like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, DMD among others.

• Store Cortimax 6mg Tablet at room temperature, ideally between 15-25°C.

• Keep the strip in its original container, protecting it from light and moisture.

• Place the container in an area inaccessible to children and pets.

• Ensure you use the tablets before their expiry date.

• For conditions like asthma or allergies managed by Cortimax 6mg Tablet, try to avoid allergens such as dust, smoke, and certain foods that may trigger symptoms.

• If you're using this medication for rheumatoid arthritis, incorporate regular gentle exercises into your routine to help maintain joint flexibility and strength.