Dexona 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Dexona 0.5 MG Description
Dexona tablet is a medicine from the class steroids. It is used for the treatment of a wide range of inflammatory conditions, allergies and auto-immune conditions. This tablet is also used in the treatment of a certain form of cancer. Dexona contains the steroid dexamethasone as its active ingredient. It acts by reducing the formation of inflammation-causing substances in the body.
Your doctor will prescribe a dosing schedule of Dexona tablets that is best for your condition. Take it for the duration it is prescribed and do not miss any dose of this medicine.
Take this medicine exactly as told by the doctor. You must complete the entire course with the medicine. Do not increase the dose or discontinue abruptly without consulting the prescriber, as it may worsen the disease condition. A few more tablets that also contain dexamethasone are Decdan 0.5mg tablet, Dexacron 0.5mg tablet and Dexacip 0.5mg tablet.
This medicine might make it harder for the patient to fight off the infection. Thus, inform your doctor of any signs of infection like a sore throat or unhealed injuries. Also, you must avoid crowds and persons with contagious or infectious conditions. Before using the Dexona tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹6.36 |
You Save | ₹1.03 (14% on MRP) |
Contains | Dexamethasone(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | Pain and swelling, auto-immune disorders, allergy |
Side effects | Stomach discomforts, insomnia, mood swings, dizziness, feeling low, restlessness |
Therapy | STEROID |
Uses of Dexona 0.5 MG
- Dexona is used to treat a wide range of inflammatory conditions, allergies and auto-immune disorders.
- It is also used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.
Contraindications of Dexona 0.5 MG
Side effects of Dexona 0.5 MG
- Anxiety
- Stomach discomforts
- Insomnia
- Mood swings,
- Dizziness, feeling low and restlessness.
- Prolonged use of the medicine suppresses the activity of adrenal glands and induces Cushing's syndrome characterised by a moon face, obesity and pink-purple stretch marks.
- Visual disturbances, blood-related disorders, skin reactions, weak immunity, high blood pressure and masking of underlying infections are some other side effects of this medicine.
Precautions and Warnings of Dexona 0.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience skin allergies and a rise in blood sugar levels or have diabetes.
- You experience mood disturbances, fits and psychiatric problems, including thoughts of harming yourself after taking the medicine.
- You experience visual disturbances and eye infections. Long-term use may develop a cataract.
- The elderly may have heart problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, and liver and kidney diseases.
- If you are taking medicines to suppress the immune response, discuss the condition with a doctor before you start taking dexona.
- It impairs the fertility of an individual if you are trying to conceive or taking fertility treatment. Discuss with the doctor before taking the medicine.
- You may have a history of muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called Myasthenia Gravis.
- Dexona may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of the gut, like the stomach and pancreas and also cause ulcers.
- Children and adolescents consuming steroids must be observed for growth abnormalities, as steroids retard growth.
- Dexona makes you more prone to infections, such as fungal infections, measles, and chickenpox.
Directions for Use of Dexona 0.5 MG
- Take Dexona tablet regularly as directed by the doctor.
- The medicine must be taken with food or after food.
- It must be swallowed entirely with a sufficient amount of liquid.
Storage and disposal of Dexona 0.5 MG
- Store it at room temperature and away from moisture.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of Dexona 0.5 MG
- Dexona tablet is a type of steroid medication used to treat a variety of inflammatory, allergic, and auto-immune conditions.
- Take it for the duration prescribed, and do not miss any doses of this medication. Take the medication exactly as directed by your doctor. You must finish the entire course with the medicine. Do not increase the dose or discontinue abruptly without consulting your doctor, as this may worsen the disease condition....
- Before taking the Dexona tablet, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, as well as your complete medical history.
- Common side effects of Dexona tablet include headache, dizziness, acne, stomach discomfort, slow wound healing, skin thinning, weight gain, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, bone thinning, and irregular periods. Consult with your doctor if any of these side effects worsen....
- Dexona tablets should not be used while pregnant. If taken for an extended period of time or in high doses, it may have an effect on foetal growth.
Dosage of Dexona 0.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Dexona 0.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Dexona 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines affect the way the Dexona tablet works, or Dexona itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines if taken at the same time.
- To avoid possible interactions, inform the doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take.
- If taking medicines for fungal infection, medicines used to treat high blood pressure, anti-diabetic medicines, painkillers, medicines used to suppress the immune response and medicines used to dilate the pupil....
- Concomitant use of Dexona medicine with contraceptives prolongs the effect of Dexona.
- Dexona must not be taken within eight weeks if you have received any live vaccine.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Why Dexona causes hyperglycemia?
Q: Can I take Dexona for arthritis?
Q: Can Dexona be taken for breathing problems or asthma?
Q: Can I give the Dexona tablets to children?
Q: I am diabetic. Can I use the Dexona tablets?
Q: Can I stop taking the Dexona medicine if the symptoms subside?
Q: What do you mean by steroid withdrawal?
Q: Can I take Dexona to reduce my fever?
Q: How to reduce the side effects of the Dexona tablet?
Q: What are the side effects of the Dexona Tablets?
Q: How do Dexona work?
Q: How Dexona helps with mouth cancer?
Q: Does Dexona cause tooth sensitivity?
Q: Can I use Dexona tablet for bodybuilding?
Q: How do you take the Dexona 0.5 mg?
Q: Can I take Dexona for cough?
Q: Is Dexona is a steroid?
Q: Is Dexona a painkiller?
Q: What is Dexona used for?
Q: Is Dexona Tablet good for weight gain?
Q: Is Dexona an antibiotic?
Q: Why is dexamethasone used in Covid?
Q: Is Dexona Tablet used for throat infection?
References
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- Dexamethasone tablets and liquid: a medicine used to treat inflammatory conditions and sickness (vomiting) [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2022 [cited 4 August 2022]
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