Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 4 mg/ml (1 ml)

Indication

Corticosteroid injection for conditions requiring rapid anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive action, such as severe allergic reactions, shock, cerebral oedema, severe asthma, and acute inflammatory or rheumatic conditions, as prescribed by a doctor.

Ingredients

• Dexamethasone sodium phosphate 4 mg per 1 ml

Direction

For intramuscular or intravenous injection only, administered by a healthcare professional. Dose is individualised by the doctor according to the condition and patient response.

Side effects

• Fluid and salt retention
• raised blood pressure and raised blood sugar.
• Increased risk of infection
• stomach irritation
• mood changes and insomnia
• prolonged use may cause adrenal suppression and bone loss.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine for injection by a healthcare professional only.
• Use with caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• osteoporosis
• infections (including fungal or viral)
• pregnancy and breastfeeding
• do not stop abruptly after prolonged use.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.