Dexamethasone - Panpharma UK Ltd
Panpharma UK
Description
Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders by mouth
• Child: 10–100 mcg/kg daily.
• 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.
Covid-19 requiring supplemental oxygen, by mouth, or by intravenous injection
• Adult: 6 mg once daily for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.
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
Solution for injection
Sizes Available
3.3 mg/ml, 10 ampoules
6.6 mg/2 ml, 10 ampoules
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