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Dexamethasone - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd

AAH Pharmaceuticals

Description

Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders by mouth
• Child: 10–100 mcg/kg daily in 1–2 divided doses.
• Adult: 0.5–10 mg daily.

Mild croup by mouth
Child: 150 mcg/kg for 1 dose

Severe croup by mouth
Child: initially 150 mcg/kg before transfer to hospital, then an additional dose, then another after 12 hours if required.

Dyspnoea due to bronchospasm or partial obstruction in palliative care
Adult: 4–8 mg daily.

Indications

For the suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders and croup.

Contraindications

Avoid live virus vaccines in those receiving immunosuppressive doses. Use with caution in the case of hepatic or renal impairment.

Preparations Available

Soluble tablet, Tablets, Solution for injection, Oral solution



Price

Soluble tablet
2 mg, 50 tablets 
4 mg, 50 tablets 
8 mg, 50 tablets 
10 mg, 10 tablets
20 mg,10 tablets

Tablet
500 mcg, 28 tablets 
500 mcg, 30 tablets
2 mg, 28 tablets
2 mg, 50 tablets 
2 mg, 100 tablets
4 mg, 50 tablets 

Solution for injection
3.3 mg/ml, 10 ampoules 
6.6 mg/2 ml, 10 ampoules 
3.8 mg/ml, 10 vials 

Oral solution
2 mg/5 ml, sugar free, 150 ml 
10 mg/5 ml, sugar free, 150 ml 

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