Defcort Oral Suspension 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 Defcort Oral Suspension 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