InjectionClinical Overview
Dexamethasone (Injection IP 4mg/ml) is a long-acting synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid with 25 to 30 times the anti-inflammatory potency of hydrocortisone and virtually no mineralocorticoid (salt-retaining) activity, on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It possesses exceptional tissue penetration including across the blood-brain barrier and placenta. Indicated for cerebral edema (brain tumors, trauma), severe COVID-19 with hypoxemia, croup, antenatal acceleration of fetal lung maturation in threatened preterm birth (24-34 weeks gestation), chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting, and severe allergic/anaphylactic crises.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
For Intramuscular (IM), Slow Intravenous (IV), or Intra-articular injection: In threatened preterm labor (fetal lung maturation): 6 mg IM every 12 hours for a total of 4 doses. For cerebral edema/emergency: 10 mg IV bolus followed by 4 mg IM/IV every 6 hours until stabilized. Administer slowly over 2-3 minutes when given IV.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Insomnia, increased appetite, anxiety, gastrointestinal irritation, elevated blood sugar, and fluid retention. Rare/Severe: HPA axis suppression, opportunistic infections, steroid psychosis, peptic ulcer perforation, and avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Contraindicated in systemic fungal infections, herpes simplex keratitis, and live virus vaccines. In diabetic patients, significant insulin dose escalation is required. Gradual dose tapering required after courses exceeding 1-2 weeks.
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Gynecological, Obstetric & Endocrinological Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or reproductive healthcare guidance. Hormonal medications, uterotonics, corticosteroids, fertility therapies, and emergency contraceptives have profound systemic actions and must be administered strictly under the supervision of a registered gynecologist, obstetrician, or endocrinologist.
Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5 mg
Dexamethasone (Tablets IP 0.5mg) is a long-acting synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid with 25 to 30 times the anti-inflammatory potency of hydrocortisone and virtually no mineralocorticoid (salt-retaining) activity, on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It possesses exceptional tissue penetration including across the blood-brain barrier and placenta. Indicated for cerebral edema (brain tumors, trauma), severe COVID-19 with hypoxemia, croup, antenatal acceleration of fetal lung maturation in threatened preterm birth (24-34 weeks gestation), chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting, and severe allergic/anaphylactic crises.
Polymyxin B Sulphate 5000IU + Chloramphenicol 4mg + Dexamethasone 1mg Eye/Ear Drops
Ceruminolytic Ear Drop formulation combining Paradichlorobenzene (2%), Chlorbutol (5%), Turpentine Oil (15%), and Lidocaine (2%). Paradichlorobenzene hydrates and dissolves hard impacted cerumen; turpentine oil acts as a counter-irritant and cerumen liquefier; chlorbutol provides mild antibacterial and antifungal preservation; and lidocaine relieves localized ear canal pain and tension. Indicated for softening, loosening, and removal of hardened, impacted ear wax.
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% w/v + Dexamethasone 0.1% w/v Eye/Ear Drops
Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory combination for topical ophthalmic and otic administration. Ciprofloxacin eradicates susceptible ocular and otic bacterial pathogens by inhibiting DNA gyrase, while dexamethasone, a potent corticosteroid, suppresses inflammatory edema, pain, redness, and itching. Indicated for acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes, acute otitis externa, and bacterial conjunctivitis or post-operative ocular inflammation.
Chloramphenicol 0.5% w/v + Dexamethasone 0.1% w/v Eye/Ear Drops
Ceruminolytic Ear Drop formulation combining Paradichlorobenzene (2%), Chlorbutol (5%), Turpentine Oil (15%), and Lidocaine (2%). Paradichlorobenzene hydrates and dissolves hard impacted cerumen; turpentine oil acts as a counter-irritant and cerumen liquefier; chlorbutol provides mild antibacterial and antifungal preservation; and lidocaine relieves localized ear canal pain and tension. Indicated for softening, loosening, and removal of hardened, impacted ear wax.