Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (UK Pharma) 4 mg / 1 ml

Indication

Corticosteroid. Used for inflammatory and allergic conditions requiring rapid treatment, including severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, rheumatic and skin disorders, cerebral oedema and shock, when injection is required.

Ingredients

• Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 4 mg

Direction

For intramuscular or intravenous use. To be administered by a healthcare professional only, at the dose and frequency prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop long-term treatment abruptly.

Side effects

• May cause raised blood sugar
• increased appetite and weight gain
• fluid retention
• raised blood pressure
• mood changes
• insomnia
• stomach irritation and
• with prolonged use
• increased risk of infection
• osteoporosis and adrenal suppression. For any unwanted effect
• consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

• Do not use in systemic fungal infection or untreated infections. Use with caution in diabetes
• high blood pressure
• peptic ulcer
• osteoporosis
• glaucoma
• mental illness and during pregnancy. Long
• term treatment must be withdrawn gradually. Avoid live vaccines during treatment. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.