Hydexa Dexamethasone Tablets BP 0.5 mg

💊 Composition

Each uncoated tablet contains:

• Dexamethsone PP…….5 mg

• Excipients: q.S.

📌 Indications

It is indicated for:

• Allergic reactions

• Pre & post-operatively

• Acute stage of infections

• Poisoning

• Adrenocortical insufficiency

• Shock

• Acute dermatological disorders

• Rheumatic disorders

• Ophthalmologic disorders

🚫 Contra-indications

• Renal failure

• Diabetes melitus

• Psychosis

• Osteoporosis

• Pregnancy

• Congestive heart failure

• Tuberculosis & other systemic infections

⚠️ Special Precautions

• May reduce the response of the pituitary-adrenal axis to stress

• Glaucoma

• Epilepsy

• Hypertension

• Liver dysfunction

• Elderly

😣 Side Effects

• Cushing’s habitus (rounded face, narrow mouth)

• Fragile skin

• Easy bruising

• Telangiectasia

• Hirsutism

• Cutaneous atrophy occurs with topical use

• Hyperglycemia

• Glycosuria

• Muscular weakness

• Delayed healing of wounds & surgical incisions

🔄 Drug Interactions

• Phenytoin, phenobarbital, ephedrine and rifampin reduce efficacy of dexamethasone

• Gastro-intestinal absorption reduced by magnesium trisilicat

• Saliculate efficacy reduced. 

📏 Dosage

• Adults: 3 to 6 mg/day

• Children: 0.2–0.5 mg/kg per day or as directed by the Physician

📦 Storage

• Store below 30°C in a dry and dark place

• Keep all medicines out of reach of children

🧃 Presentation

• 10 Blisters of 10 Tablets in a carton

🏭 Manufactured by

Jash Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

Plot No. 143/144, Surat Special Economic Zone,

Near Sachin Railway Station,

Surat-394 230, Gujarat, India

🛍️ Marketed by

Suitelife Pharmaceutical Ltd.

4, Ayo Davies Close,

Suite Life

Off Ekolou Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria

NAFDAC Reg. No.: B4-8998