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Dexamethasone - Genesis Healthcare

Genesis 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

Use with caution in the case of hepatic or renal impairment.

Preparations Available

Tablets

Sizes Available

Tablets
500 mcg, 30 tablets
2 mg, 50 tablets

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