What is in Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone contains DEXAMETHASONE .5 mg/5mL.

What form does Dexamethasone come in?

It is supplied as a elixir taken by the oral route.

Is Dexamethasone available without a prescription?

Dexamethasone is a prescription-only medicine and cannot be supplied without a valid prescription.

Are there alternatives to Dexamethasone?

The directory lists 8 other product(s) containing Dexamethasone. They may differ in strength, form or manufacturer, so check with a pharmacist before switching.

Prescription only Generic

Dexamethasone

Listed by Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Strength: .5 mg/5mL
Form: Elixir
Route: Oral
Class: Corticosteroid

What it contains

Dexamethasone .5 mg/5mL

FDA record

Dosage form	Elixir
Route	Oral
Drug class	Corticosteroid
Approval route	ANDA — approved generic
NDC code	`10135-795`
FDA application	ANDA084754
RxNorm concept	309686
Package sizes listed	1
Marketed since	September 1976

Other products containing Dexamethasone

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Same active ingredient, different manufacturer, strength or form. Products matching on both ingredient and strength are usually interchangeable — but confirm before switching, especially with modified-release forms.

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