Dexamethasone
Dexabene, Dexagel, Dexamethason Galenika, Dexamethason Hameln · ATC code H02AB02
Also known as: Dexamethason, Deksametazon · Brand names: Dexabene, Dexagel, Dexamethason Galenika, Dexamethason Hameln, Dexamethason Hcs, Dexamethason Kabi, Dexamethason Kalceks, Dexamethasonphosphat Noridem, Dexanova, Fortecortin, Infectodexakrupp Saft, Monodex, Dexa, Dexaflam Injekt, Dexafluid …
- Key facts
- Active substance
- Dexamethasone
- Drug class
- Glucocorticoid
- ATC code
- H02AB02
- Authorisation
- authorised nationally; no central EU authorisation
- Information as of
- 2026-10-27
Key facts
Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid. Per the US label, the tablets are used for a wide range of allergic, dermatologic, endocrine, haematologic, neurologic, rheumatic and other inflammatory conditions.
What it is used for
- Severe allergic conditions, e.g. asthma, atopic dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions
- Dermatologic diseases such as pemphigus and severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- Endocrine disorders, e.g. adrenocortical insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Haematologic disorders, e.g. autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults
- Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis; cerebral oedema with brain tumour, craniotomy or head injury
- Further indications (rheumatic, ophthalmic, renal, respiratory diseases and others) in the full text
Dosing
- Initial dosage 0.75 to 9 mg a day depending on the disease; dosage must be individualised
- After a favourable response, decrease in small steps to the lowest effective maintenance dose
- Dosage increase may be necessary during stress (trauma, surgery)
- After long-term therapy, withdraw gradually rather than abruptly
- Specific regimens (e.g. multiple sclerosis) in the full text
Contraindications
- Systemic fungal infections
- Hypersensitivity to any component
Important warnings
- Immunosuppression with increased risk of infection with any pathogen, which can be severe or fatal; signs of infection may be masked
- Live or live attenuated vaccines contraindicated with immunosuppressive doses
- Avoid in cerebral malaria
- Rare anaphylactoid reactions
- Adrenocortical suppression; increased dosage needed during unusual stress
Side effects
- Endocrine: cushingoid state, hyperglycaemia, decreased glucose tolerance, menstrual irregularities
- Skin: impaired wound healing, thin fragile skin, acne, striae
- Cardiovascular: hypertension, oedema, congestive heart failure, thromboembolism
- Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
Interactions
- Potassium-depleting agents (e.g. amphotericin B, diuretics): monitor for hypokalaemia
- Aminoglutethimide may diminish adrenal suppression
- Further interactions in the full text
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Use in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
- Appears in human milk; decide whether to discontinue nursing or the drug
Summary of the official product information, written with AI (Claude, Anthropic) on 2026-10-28. Every number was checked automatically against the original text. Not reviewed by a physician – the full official text is authoritative.
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Patient information (US)
This product has no separate US patient information.
Authorisation and brand names by country
Medicines with exactly this active-substance composition, as listed in the national registers – alphabetical and without ranking. Whether a product is currently available is not shown here.
Austria
- DexabeneTeva B.V · 1 register entry
- DexagelDr. Gerhard Mann Chem.-Pharm. Fabrik Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason GalenikaGalenika International Kft. · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason HamelnHameln Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason HcsHcs Bvba · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason KabiFresenius Kabi Austria Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason KalceksKalceks · 1 register entry
- Dexamethasonphosphat NoridemNoridem Enterprises Ltd · 1 register entry
- DexanovaPharmaselect International Beteiligungs Gmbh · 2 register entries
- FortecortinMerck Gesellschaft Mbh · 4 register entries
- Infectodexakrupp SaftInfectopharm Arzneimittel Und Consilium Gmbh, De, Heppenheim · 1 register entry
- MonodexLaboratoires Thea · 1 register entry
Source: EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), as of 2026-10-28
Germany
- DexaHexal Ag, Abz-Pharma Gmbh, Ratiopharm Gmbh, Mibe Gmbh Arzneimittel, Tad Pharma Gmbh, Immedica Pharma Ab · 12 register entries
- DexabeneRecordati Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexaflam InjektWinthrop Arzneimittel Gmbh · 2 register entries
- DexafluidMibe Gmbh Arzneimittel · 1 register entry
- DexagalenGalenpharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason-21-Phosphat|dinatriumsalzSmartpractice Europe Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason Abanta PharmaAbanta Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason AbzAbz-Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason AcisMibe Gmbh Arzneimittel · 4 register entries
- Dexamethason GalenGalenpharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason HamelnHameln Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason JenapharmMibe Gmbh Arzneimittel · 2 register entries
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- Dexamethason KalceksKalceks · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason PharesPharma Resources Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason RatiopharmRatiopharm Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason TadTad Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethason ZentivaZentiva Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate AbzAbz-Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- DexanovaPharmaselect International Beteiligungs Gmbh · 1 register entry
- EtacortilenSifi S.P.A. · 1 register entry
- FortecortinMerck Healthcare Germany Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Infectodexakrupp SaftInfectopharm Arzneimittel Und Consilium Gmbh, De, Heppenheim · 1 register entry
- Isopto-DexNovartis Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- MonodexLaboratoires Thea · 1 register entry
- OratoriaHorus Pharma · 1 register entry
- Pabi-DexamethasonAdamed Pharma S.A. · 1 register entry
- Solutio Cordes Dexa NIchthyol-Gesellschaft Cordes, Hermanni & Co. (Gmbh & Co.) Kg · 1 register entry
- SpersadexOmnivision Gmbh · 1 register entry
Source: EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), as of 2026-10-28
Turkey
- DekortDEVA HOLDİNG A.Ş. · 8 register entries
- DeksametOSEL İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 5 register entries
- Deksametazon-PfPOLİFARMA İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 1 register entry
- DeksinjectROMPHARM İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. · 2 register entries
- DexojectTÜM-EKİP İLAÇ A.Ş. · 1 register entry
- GadexonHAVER TRAKYA İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 2 register entries
- InfladoxFARMALAS İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. · 1 register entry
- KordexaKOÇAK FARMA İLAÇ VE KİMYA SAN. A.Ş. · 4 register entries
- OnadronMENARİNİ SAĞLIK VE İLAÇ SAN. TİC. A.Ş. · 3 register entries
- Turktipsan Deksametazon FosfatTURKTIPSAN SAĞLIK TURİZM EĞİTİM VE TİC. A.Ş. · 1 register entry
Source: TİTCK – Ruhsatlı Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünler Listesi, as of 2026-10-16
USA
- HemadyEdenbridge Pharmaceuticals LLC. · 1 register entry
- MaxidexHarrow Eye, LLC · 1 register entry
- OzurdexAllergan, Inc. · 1 register entry
Source: U.S. FDA – Drug labels (openFDA/DailyMed), as of 2026-10-28
Brand names in 28 more European countries
- Belgium
- Aacidexam, Darazon, Dexalis, Dexamethason Hameln, Dexamethasone Kalceks, Maxidex, Monofree
- Bulgaria
- Dexanova, Dexason, Дeксаметазон Крка, Декса Вижън, Дексаажур, Дексамед, Дексаметазон Krka, Дексаметазон Абр, Дексаметазон Крка, Дексаметазон Ромфарм, Дексаметазон Софарма, Дексаметазон Тева, Дексаметазон Фосфат Хамелн, Дексаполкорт, Дексафри, Максидекс, Медексол, Унидекса
- Croatia
- Darazur, Deksametazon Galenika, Deksametazon Hameln, Deksametazon Kalceks, Deksametazon Krka, Deksametazon Medochemie, Deksametazon Pliva, Deksametazon Sandoz, Deksametazon Zentiva, Dexagel, Dexeto, Maxidex, Zexyden
- Cyprus
- Axium-Opto, Decadron, Dexafree, Dexaleau, Dexamed, Dexamethasone Aviral, Dexamethasone Kleva, Dexamethasone Medochemie, Dexamethasone Phosphate Noridem, Dexamethasone [pf] Rafarm, Dexamezone, Dexaton, Dexeta, Maxidex, Medicort, Perazone
- Czechia
- Darazur, Dexamed, Dexamethasone Fmk, Dexamethasone Galenika, Dexamethasone Krka, Dexamethasone Noridem, Dexamethasone Olikla, Dexamethasone Polpharma, Dexamethasone Zentiva, Fortecortin
- Denmark
- Axiumopto, Dexacur, Dexametason Abcur, Dexamethason Krka, Dexamethasone Krka, Dexamethasone Orifarm, Dexamethasone Phosphate "hameln", Dexamethasone Phosphate Kalceks, Dexamethasone Phosphate Noridem, Dexamethasone Phosphate Panpharma, Dexamethasone Zentiva, Dexanova, Dexavit, Dexliq, Dexozed, Maxidex, Monopex, Waladax, Zeqmelit
- Estonia
- Caltrixan, Dexagel, Dexamethason Krka, Dexamethasone Kabi, Dexamethasone Kalceks, Dexamethasone Medochemie, Maxidex, Nodexon, Oftan Dexa
- Finland
- Axiumopto, Dexacur, Dexalcex, Dexametason Abcur, Dexamethasone Orifarm, Dexamethasone Phosphate Hameln, Dexamethasone Phosphate Kabi, Dexamethasone Phosphate Panpharma, Dexavit, Dexliq, Dexozed, Monopex, Oftan Dexa, Oradexon, Pantadexa, Waladex, Zeqmelit
- France
- Aflavis, Dectancyl, Dexafree, Dexamethasone Kalceks, Dexamethasone Krka, Dexamethasone Medisol, Dexamethasone Panpharma, Dexamethasone Viatris, Dexliq, Dexocol, Etartilen, Sanviro
- Greece
- Amelinor, Axium, Dexa-Dose, Dexacollyre, Dexacort, Dexafree, Dexaleau, Dexamethasone Ariti, Dexamethasone G.A.P., Dexamethasone Gap, Dexamethasone Phosphate Demo, Dexamethasone Rosemont, Dexamethasone Verisfield, Dexamethasone [pf] Rafarm, Dexamezone, Dexaton, Dexeta, Dexiro, Draibe, Gritse, Maxidex, Medicort, Oratoria, Rexazon, Soldesanil, Solta-Dex, Sterdax, Suomi, Suomicon
- Hungary
- Darazur, Dexa, Dexametazon-Foszfát Noridem, Dexametazon Hameln, Dexamethasone Kabi, Dexamethasone Kalceks, Dexamethasone Krka, Dexamethasone Panpharma, Dexason, Dexeto, Maxidex
- Iceland
- Dexametason Abcur, Dexamethason Krka, Dexamethasone Hameln, Dexamethasone Krka, Dexamethasone Teva, Dexavit, Dexliq, Maxidex, Neofordex, Opnol, Ozurdex
- Ireland
- Dexafree, Dexamethasone, Dexeta, Dexliq, Dexsol, Maxidex
- Italy
- Amexzur, Cortmuper, Decadron, Desadoc, Desametasone Hameln, Desametasone Kalceks, Dexabem, Dexamono, Dexavision, Etacortilen, Fridex, Luxazone, Metaflair, Metavion, Oftacortal, Soldesam, Surfedex, Tamesad, Usoldec, Varcodes, Visucortex
- Latvia
- Dexagel, Dexamethason Krka, Dexamethasone Kalceks, Dexamethasone Unifarma, Nodexon, Oftan Dexa, Orlixon
- Liechtenstein
- Neofordex, Ozurdex
- Lithuania
- Dexal, Dexamethason Krka, Dexamethasone Kalceks, Dexamethasone Krka, Dexamethasone Phosphate Ibe, Dexamethasone Phosphate Medochemie, Dexamethasone Phosphate Sopharma, Dexamethasone Pph, Maxidex, Nodexon, Oftan Dexa
- Luxembourg
- Dexa Ratiopharm, Dexalis, Dexamethasone Kalceks, Dexliq, Fortecortin, Maxidex, Monofree, Spersadex
- Malta
- Axium-Opto, Decadron, Dexacollyre, Dexamed, Dexamethasone Abr, Dexamethasone Medochemie, Dexamethasone Thame, Maxidex
- Netherlands
- Axium-Opto, Dexa-Pos, Dexamethason, Dexamethasonfosfaat Accord, Dexamethasonfosfaat Kalceks, Dexamethasonfosfaat Panpharma, Dexanova, Dexmono Conserveermiddelvrij, Etacortilen, Monofree
- Norway
- Dexacur, Dexametason Abcur, Dexamethasone Krka, Dexamethasone Orifarm, Dexamethasone Phosphate Hameln, Dexamethasone Phosphate Kalceks, Dexamethasone Phosphate Noridem, Dexamethasone Phosphate Panpharma, Dexamethasone Zentiva, Dexavit, Dexliq, Dexozed, Isopto-Maxidex, Monopex, Neofordex, Ozurdex, Spersadex, Waladex, Zeqmelit
- Poland
- Covexan, Darazur, Demezon, Dexafree, Dexamethason Wzf, Dexamethasone Farmak, Dexamethasone Hameln, Dexamethasone Kalceks, Dexamethasone Krka, Dexamethasone Phosphate Sf, Dexamethasone Zentiva, Dexapolcort, Dexaprotect, Dexaven, Etafry, Pabi, Tabletki
- Portugal
- Amexzur, Decadron, Demax, Dexafree, Dexametasona, Dexaval, Dexavit, Eko, Oradexon, Ronic, Ronicfree
- Romania
- Dexamed, Dexametazona Krka, Dexametazona Rompharm, Dexametazonă Fosfat Galenika, Dexametazonă Fosfat Hameln, Dexametazonă Fosfat Krka, Dexametazonă Rompharm, Dexametazonă Zentiva, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate E.I.P.I.C.O. Med, Etacortilen, Maxidex
- Slovakia
- Amexxine, Dexamed, Dexametazón Krka, Dexamethasone Galenika, Dexamethasone Hameln, Dexamethasone Noridem, Dexamethasone Olikla, Dexamethasone Phosphate Krka, Dexliq, Unidexa
- Slovenia
- Deksametazon Galenika, Deksametazon Hameln, Deksametazon Kabi, Deksametazon Krka, Deksametazon Medochemie, Dexamethason Krka, Dexamono, Maxidex
- Spain
- Amexxine, Colircusí, Dexafree, Dexametasona Abdrug Mabo, Dexametasona Kalceks, Dexametasona Kern Pharma, Dexametasona Medochemie, Dexametasona Novamis, Dexametasona Tad, Etacortilen, Fortecortín, Fridex, Maxidex, Oftalmolosa
- Sweden
- Axiumopto, Baxil, Dexacur, Dexafree, Dexalcex, Dexametason Abcur, Dexamethasone Fresenius Kabi, Dexamethasone Krka, Dexamethasone Orifarm, Dexamethasone Zentiva, Dexavit, Dexozed, Isopto-Maxidex, Opnol, Waladex, Zeqmelit
EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), 2026-10-28
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Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dexamethasone (Pangea Pharmaceuticals, LLC) – Prescribing Information, 2026-04-19. DailyMed (NLM), 2026-10-27. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=37607468-0331-44c0-9bb4-5c614c7b69d4
- EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), 2026-10-28. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/post-authorisation/data-medicines-iso-idmp-standards-post-authorisation/public-data-article-57-database
- EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), 2026-10-28. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/post-authorisation/data-medicines-iso-idmp-standards-post-authorisation/public-data-article-57-database
- TİTCK – Ruhsatlı Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünler Listesi, 2026-10-16. https://www.titck.gov.tr/dinamikmodul/85
- U.S. FDA – Drug labels (openFDA/DailyMed), 2026-10-28. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/
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