Dexroid Benefits & Uses

Dexroid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Dexroid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then change to oral therapy for 5 days
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then change to oral therapy for 5 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.02 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.02 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dexroid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dexroid is used -

Severe

Electrolyte imbalance
Bone degradation
Allergic reaction
Edema

Moderate

Increased Glucose level in the blood
Cataract

Mild

Skin irritation

Common

Skin scar

Dexroid Related Warnings

Is the use of Dexroid safe for pregnant women?

Dexroid can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Dexroid safe during breastfeeding?

Dexroid may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Dexroid on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Dexroid. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dexroid on the Liver?

Dexroid may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dexroid on the Heart?

Dexroid can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Dexroid with Other Drugs

Dexroid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Aspirin

Benzoyl Peroxide

Salicylic Acid

Dexroid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dexroid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Infections
Allergy
Myasthenia Gravis
Tuberculosis (TB)
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Osteoporosis
Depression
Cataract
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Drug Allergies

Frequently asked Questions about Dexroid

Is this Dexroid habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Dexroid.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dexroid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Dexroid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Dexroid in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Dexroid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dexroid

There is no information on the effects of taking Dexroid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dexroid

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dexroid with alcohol will be.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Dexroid

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-366

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Decadron® (dexamethasone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hemady™ (dexamethasone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hexadrol® (dexamethasone sodium phosphate)