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Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
injection12mg—

Indications

Conditions treated with dexamethasone, with dosing and administration details.

Managing The Case:

Chapter 3: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2: COVID-19

Indication

Managing The Case:

Adult Dose

6mg

Route

oral

Frequency

daily

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Adult Dose

0.5mg/kg

Route

IM

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Adult Dose

12mg

Route

IM

Duration

2doses

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V