Dexona Injection Vet
Description
Dexona Injection is a steroid medicine. It is used to reduce severe inflammations in the joints like in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, a severe case of asthma and treat many conditions of skin all
ergies, eye conditions and is also used in post-surgery care. It contains dexamethasone as its active ingredient. This medicine acts by reducing the formation of inflammation-causing substances in the body. It is given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic. Do not self inject. You should not stop taking this Injection suddenly as it may worsen the disease condition.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹8.66 |
You Save | ₹2.74 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Dexamethasone(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Asthma, allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis |
Side effects | Hormonal changes, growth retardation, irregular menses, weight gain, fluid retention |
Therapy | STEROID |
Uses of Dexona 20 MG
- Dexona Injection is used to manage severe inflammations of joints and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
- It is given after surgery to avoid any sudden complications known as post-operative shock.
- It is used to treat various allergies associated with the skin (eczema, erythroderma) and lung disorders (asthma attack).
- It is also used in cancer therapy to reduce some specific symptoms and side effects to improve the quality of life.
Contraindications of Dexona 20 MG
- If you are allergic to dexamethasone or any other ingredient of Dexona Injection.
- If you have a bacterial infection of the blood, fungal infections, infection at joints due to TB or Gonorrhoea.
- If you have any infection at the injection site.
- Dexona Injection should not be used for any infection spread throughout the body.
Side effects of Dexona 20 MG
Precautions and Warnings of Dexona 20 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are undergoing surgery or need a vaccination.
- You experience swelling in the tongue, rash and redness on the skin and narrowed airways.
- You experience a sudden rise in pain, swelling at the site of injection and fever.
- You have severe liver, kidney and heart-related disorders.
- You may experience psychiatric disturbance, such as feeling low, anxiety, etc.
- You have high blood pressure, head injury, migraine issue, seizures and fits.
- You have tuberculosis infection without symptoms.
- You have blood cancer or diabetes.
- You are prone to an intestinal infection, amoebiasis characterised by diarrhoea.
- You experience visual disturbances or glaucoma.
- You have ulcers, bone and muscle-related disorder.
- This injection if taken for long term treatment, can interfere with the growth and hormonal imbalance.
- Dexona Injection should be used carefully in the elderly and premature babies.
Mode of Action of Dexona 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Dexona 20 MG
- Dexona Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
- Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Interactions of Dexona 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Dexona Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Medicines like Rifampicin (antibiotic), Phenytoin, and Carbamazepine (used for epilepsy and seizures), Ephedrine, and Primidone can reduce the effect of Dexona Injection.
- It can reduce the glucose-lowering effect of insulin and blood pressure-lowering effect of medicines used for high blood pressure and certain medicines used for heart failure such as Digoxin.
- The effect of coumarin, a blood thinner is reduced when used concomitantly with Dexona and there is a risk of bleeding. Continuous monitoring is recommended.
Storage and disposal of Dexona 20 MG
- Store Dexona Injection in the original package to protect it from light.
- Do not store above 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
- The product should be used immediately after dilution.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Do not use Dexona Injection if you notice the contents are of a different coloured in any way or if particles are present.
Dosage of Dexona 20 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the action of Dexona Injection?
Q: What is Steroidal Flare? What can I expect after the Dexona Injection is given?
Q: How to use Dexona Injection?
Q: Can we take the Dexona Injection in pregnancy?
Q: What is Dexona Injection used for?
References
- Dexamethasone 3.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 2 April 2025]
- Dexamethasone 3.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 2 April 2025]
- CDSCO - Dexamethasone [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 2 April 2025]
- Dexamethasone Phosphate Injection [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2025 [cited 2 April 2025]
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