Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Carbamazepine
-Efavirenz
-Phenytoin
-Rifampin
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Clarithromycin
-Diltiazem
-Fluconazole
-Grapefruit juice
-Medications that relax muscles for surgery
-Vaccines
-Verapamil

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Cushing's syndrome
-Diabetes
-Glaucoma
-Heart problems or heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Infection, such as herpes, measles, chickenpox
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Mental health condition
-Myasthenia gravis
-Osteoporosis
-Seizures
-Stomach ulcer or intestine disease, such as colitis, diverticulitis
-Thyroid problem
-An unusual or allergic reaction to deflazacort, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
This medication may increase blood sugar. The risk may be higher in patients who already have diabetes. Ask your care team what you can do to lower your risk of diabetes while taking this medication.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, pour the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.