Dexona 0.5mg Tablet 10'S

Hormonal Therapy Prescription (Rx) Required

DEXAMETHASONE 0.5MG

NPR 3.50

Mfr: Cadila Healthcare Ltd (Zydus)

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

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What is DEXONA 0.5MG?

DEXONA 0.5MG contains Dexamethasone which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids

What DEXONA 0.5MG is used for?

It can be used to:

reduce inflammation
treat a number of different diseases of the immune system

Talk to your Doctor if you:

are allergic to Dexamethasone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
have an infection that affects the whole body
need to have a vaccination, particularly with live virus vaccines
have ever had severe depression or manic depression (bipolar disorder)
have a cancer of the blood
have symptoms of tumour lysis syndrome such as muscle cramping, muscle weakness, confusion, visual loss or disturbances and shortness of breath, in case you suffer from haematological malignancy
have kidney or liver problems
have high blood pressure or heart disease
have diabetes or there is a family history of diabetes
have thinning of the bones (osteoporosis)
have had muscle weakness with this or other steroids in the past
have raised eye pressure (glaucoma) or there is a family history of glaucoma
have a stomach (peptic) ulcer
have mental problems or you have had a mental illness
have epilepsy
have migraines
have an underactive thyroid gland
have tuberculosis (TB)
have stunted growth

If you are pregnant, or breastfeeding think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

DEXONA 0.5MG should not be routinely given to premature babies with respiratory problems

DEXONA 0.5MG is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

medicines to treat heart and blood problems, high blood pressure and diuretics
warfarin (used to treat blood clots)
rifampicin and rifabutin (used to treat infections)
phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbitone and primidone (used to treat epilepsy)
antacids (used to treat stomach problems)
carbenoxolone (used for ulcers)
aspirin, ibuprofen or similar non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (used to control pain or lower inflammation)
medicines used to treat diabetes, lower potassium levels, myasthenia
indinavir or saquinavir, ritonavir, cobicistat (used to treat HIV)
oral contraceptives containing oestrogen and progestogen
aminoglutethimide (used to treat cancer)
methotrexate (used for cancer or inflammatory problems)
ephedrine (used to relieve symptoms of a blocked nose)
acetazolamide (used for glaucoma)

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
Do not crush or chew the medicines

If you take more DEXONA 0.5MG

If you take more of this medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital immediately
Symptoms of overdosage are: swelling of the throat, skin reaction, difficulty breathing

If you forget to take DEXONA 0.5MG

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking DEXONA 0.5MG

Do not stop taking your medicine without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better

feeling depressed, including thinking about suicide
feeling high (mania) or moods that go up and down
feeling anxious, having problems sleeping, difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing your memory
feeling, seeing or hearing things that do not exist. having strange and frightening thoughts, changing how you act or having feelings of being alone
any kind of skin rash or itching of the skin
difficulty in breathing or collapse
swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat with difficulty in swallowing or breathing (angioedema)

ulcers in the throat, stomach ulcers, which may perforate or bleed, indigestion, feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting), a swollen stomach, having more of an appetite than usual, hiccups, diarrhoea
severe pain in the back or tummy (pancreatitis)
sodium or low potassium or calcium in blood
high blood pressure, blood clots, problems with the muscles in your heart after a recent heart attack
thinning of the bones (osteoporosis)
chicken pox
wounds that heal more slowly, bruising, acne
increased pressure in the eye including glaucoma, eye disorders such as cataracts, eye infections, visual disturbances, loss of vision, blurred vision
irregular or missing periods, stunted growth in children and teenagers, swelling of the face (called Cushingoid or moon face), diabetes, severe stress such as accidents, surgery or illness, growth of extra body hair (particularly in women), increased appetite or weight gain
fits or epilepsy may become worse, severe unusual headache with visual problems, being unable to sleep, feeling depressed, extreme mood swings, schizophrenia may become worse, headache or problems with your vision (including eye pain or swelling)

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Additional Information
Storage

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Protect from excess heat and light
Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C
Do not use the medicine after expiry date

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