Dexamethasone

For Oral Administration The initial dosage varies from 0.75 to 9 mg a day depending on the disease being treated. It Should Be Emphasized That Dosage Requirements Are Variable And Must Be Individualized On The Basis Of The Disease Under Treatment And The Response Of The Patient. After a favorable response is noted, the proper maintenance dosage should be determined by decreasing the initial drug dosage in small decrements at appropriate time intervals until the lowest dosage that maintains an adequate clinical response is reached.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Contraindicated in systemic fungal infections (see WARNINGS: Infections: Fungal Infections ) and patients with known hypersensitivity to the product and its consituents.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

General Rare instances of anaphylactoid reactions have occurred in patients receiving corticosteroid therapy (see ADVERSE REACTIONS ). Increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids is indicated in patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to any unusual stress before, during, and after the stressful situation. Cardio-Renal Average and large doses of corticosteroids can cause elevation of blood pressure, sodium and water retention, and increased excretion of potassium. These effects are less likely to occur with the synthetic derivatives except when used in large doses.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

(listed alphabetica ll y, under each subsection) The following adverse reactions have been reported with dexamethasone or other corticosteroids: A ll ergic Reactions: Anaphylactoid reaction, anaphylaxis, angioedema.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Store and Dispense Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from moisture.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.