Phenodex: Dosages and Ingredients | Full Prescribing Info

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Full Prescribing Info

Contents

Dexamethasone phosphate.

Indications/Uses

For severe inflammation or severe allergic reaction.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Intravenous or intramuscular injection, initial dose 0.5-9 mg daily, divided into 2-3 doses. Dosage may be adjusted depending on the severity of disease.

Warnings

It is contraindicated in patients with systemic fungal infections, active gastrointestinal ulcer, tuberculosis, viral infection.
Administration of live virus vaccine is contraindicated in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of steroid.
Avoid intramuscular use in patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Use in Pregnancy: See USE IN PREGNANCY & LACTATION section for further information.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Avoid using this medication in pregnant women (Category C).

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB02 - dexamethasone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Phenodex inj 4 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1 mL x 50 × 1's;10 mL x 10 × 1's;2 mL x 10 × 1's;2 mL x 100 × 1's

Phenodex

dexamethasone

Manufacturer:

Vesco Pharma

Marketer:

Vesco Pharma