Dexone
Intended to mitigate severe inflammatory responses and allergic conditions.
- Categories
- Covid-19 Support · Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Dexamethasone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
Dexone details
- Conditions
- Inflammation · Allergic States · Cerebral Oedema
- Alternative names
- Decadron; Dexsol; Oradexon
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- autoimmune disorders
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infection; hypersensitivity to dexamethasone
- Precautions and warnings
- regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; may affect blood sugar control
- Minor side effects
- insomnia; increased appetite; fluid retention
- Moderate side effects
- mood changes; hypertension; elevated blood glucose
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- intended to mitigate severe inflammatory responses and allergic conditions.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Cadila
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from light.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDs; antidiabetic agents
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention; osteoporosis, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
It serves as a potent synthetic glucocorticoid that suppresses inflammation and modulates the immune response by binding to glucocorticoid receptors.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consider infant exposure.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Dexone
Dexone is a brand of dexamethasone, used to treat inflammation, allergic states and cerebral oedema. The same active ingredient is also sold under brand names such as Decadron, Dexsol and Oradexon. Tablets are supplied by Cadila in the 0.5mg strength.
Buying Dexone online
Dexone is registered across 13 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic dexamethasone, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original pharmaceutical brands. This provides a reliable alternative for expats living in the region who may be far from a well-stocked local pharmacy. High volumes are ordered online for delivery across these regions.