Dexamethasone - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution
Phoenix Healthcare Distribution
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
2 mg, 50 tablets
2 mg, 100 tablets
2 mg, 500 tablets
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