DEXONA Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for DEXONA.
DEXONA
Manufacturer: Zydus Healthcare Limited
Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5 mg
PMBI Drug Code: #333 • WHO-GMP Certified
Monthly Family Savings Calculator
Calculate how much your household saves every month and year by switching from DEXONA to the government Jan Aushadhi equivalent.
📊 Commercial Brand Price Benchmark
Real-world private pharmacy retail prices compared against the official Jan Aushadhi generic rate (₹1.88).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEXONA | ZYDUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 30 units | ₹2.03 | ₹1.88 | 7% (₹0.15) |
| DECDAN | WOCKHARDT LIMITED | 10 units | ₹2.26 | ₹1.88 | 17% (₹0.38) |
| DEMISONE | ZYDUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 10 units | ₹2.08 | ₹1.88 | 10% (₹0.20) |
| DEXONA | ZYDUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 10 units | ₹2.17 | ₹1.88 | 13% (₹0.29) |
🩺 Therapeutic Indication
Therapeutic formulation indicated for Steroids & Hormones under qualified medical guidance.
Clinical Delivery Form
🔬 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The active molecules responsible for the medicinal therapeutic action:
Where to buy the generic alternative for DEXONA?
Jan Aushadhi generic medicines are stocked at over 21,000 government-monitored Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all 36 States and Union Territories. Use our locator to find your nearest Kendra.
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Frequently Asked Questions about DEXONA Substitution
What is the Jan Aushadhi generic equivalent of DEXONA?+
The official Jan Aushadhi generic substitute is Dexamethasone Tablets IP 0.5 mg (Drug Code: #333). It contains the identical active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (dexamethasone) at the exact same therapeutic strength and dosage form.
How much money does a family save each month by switching from DEXONA to Jan Aushadhi?+
Commercial DEXONA (marketed by Zydus Healthcare Limited) sells for approximately ₹2.13 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹1.88, saving 12% (₹0.25 per pack). For a typical household requiring 2 packs per month, this saves ₹0.50 every month, or approximately ₹6 every single year.
Is the Jan Aushadhi equivalent as effective and safe as DEXONA?+
Yes. Jan Aushadhi medicines are procured by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) strictly from WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers and batch-tested in NABL-accredited laboratories to verify chemical purity, potency, and pharmacopoeial standards. Always consult your doctor before changing prescribed brands.
Where can I purchase the Jan Aushadhi generic substitute?+
It is available at all 21,000+ Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across India. You can look up your nearest Kendra by PIN code or district using our free Kendra Finder.