Dexona 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Dexona 0.5 MG Description
Dexona tablet is a medicine from the steroid class. It is used to treat a wide range of inflammatory conditions, allergies, and auto-immune conditions. This tablet is also used to treat a certain form of cancer. Dexona contains the steroid dexamethasone as its active ingredient. It reduces the formation of inflammation-causing substances in the body.
Your doctor will prescribe a dosing schedule of Dexona tablets that suits your condition. Take the medicine for the duration it is prescribed, and do not miss any dose.
Take this medicine exactly as the doctor told you to. 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 containing 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 | ₹6.50 |
You Save | ₹0.89 (12% 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.
- You are taking medicines to suppress the immune response, discuss the condition with a doctor before you start taking dexona.
- You have a history of muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called Myasthenia Gravis.
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 may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of the gut, such as 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 fungal infections, measles, and chickenpox infections.
- 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.
- The elderly may have heart problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, and liver and kidney diseases.
Dosage of Dexona 0.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Dexona 0.5 MG
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Interactions of Dexona 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- To avoid possible interactions, inform the doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking.
- 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 CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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: Can I take Dexona to reduce my fever?
Q: How to reduce the side effects of the Dexona tablet?
Q: How Dexona helps with mouth cancer?
Q: Can I use Dexona tablet for bodybuilding?
Q: Can I take Dexona for cough?
Q: Is Dexona is a steroid?
Q: Is Dexona tablet a painkiller?
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 1 mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 4 August 2022]
- 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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