Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 4 and 6 mg USP, Dexamethasone Oral Solution, 0.5 mg per 5 mL and Dexamethasone Intensol ™ Oral Solution (Concentrate), 1 mg per mL are for oral administration.

Each tablet contains:

Dexamethasone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, or 6 mg

Each 5 mL of Oral Solution contains:

Dexamethasone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5 mg

Each mL of Intensol ™ Oral Solution (Concentrate) contains:

Dexamethasone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 mg
Alcohol30%

Inactive Ingredients

The tablets contain lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, starch, sucrose, cosmetic ochre (1 mg), D&C Yellow No.10 (0.5, 4 mg), FD&C Blue No.1(0.75, 1.5 mg), FD&C Green No.3 (4, 6 mg), FD&C Red No.3 (1.5 mg), FD&C Red No.40 (1.5 mg), and FD&C Yellow No.6 (0.5, 4 mg).

The oral solution contains citric acid, disodium edetate, flavoring, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sorbitol and water.

The Intensol ™ oral solution contains alcohol, benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium edetate, propylene glycol, and water.

Dexamethasone, a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is practically insoluble in water. The molecular formula is C₂₂H₂₉FO₅. The molecular weight is 392.47. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β, 17, 21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1, 4-diene, 3, 20-dione and the structural formula is:

Last reviewed on RxList: 7/30/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.