Deflazacort is a very powerful corticosteroid with faster action. It shows better efficacy than Prednisolone in asthma and chronic inflammatory disorders. It is safer corticosteroid compared to conventional; steroids. It shows low risk of osteoporosis, less effect on blood glucose level, improves growth velocity and less chance of obesity than Prednisolone and Methylprednisolone. Cordef is available as 6 mg & 24 mg tablet.