Yuhan Dexamethasone Tablet

Adult dose

As dexamethasone, the usual oral dosage for adults is 0.5-8 mg daily divided into 1-4 doses. The dosage should be adjusted as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

Child dose

As dexamethasone, the usual oral dosage for children is 0.15-4 mg daily divided into 1-4 doses. The dosage should be adjusted as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, it should not be given to patients who are allergic to this medication or its components, patients receiving live vaccines, those with herpes simplex, chickenpox, or zoster infections, and those with infections or systemic fungal infections not responding to effective antimicrobial agents. Moreover, since it contains lactose, it should not be used in patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders. This drug should be used cautiously in some patients. Patients with glaucoma should be careful as intraocular pressure may rise and exacerbate symptoms. Similarly, tuberculosis patients or those with herpes simplex keratitis may experience worsening symptoms. Patients with hypertension, electrolyte disturbances, thrombosis, peptic ulcer, psychiatric disorders, osteoporosis, and diabetes should also exercise caution when using this medication. Particularly, patients with renal or heart failure may have delayed drug excretion, increasing the risk of side effects. Long-term use of this medication may lead to decreased adrenal function, and sudden discontinuation may result in severe side effects, so doses should be reduced gradually. Additionally, this medication can lower immunity, making patients susceptible to infections, so precautions for infection prevention should be taken, and live vaccinations should be avoided. This medication can interact with several other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to consult with your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or nursing women should only use this medication under a doctor's recommendation, as it may impact the fetus or newborn and breastfeeding should ideally be discontinued. For pediatric or elderly patients, dosage and duration must be carefully adjusted due to a higher risk of growth delays or side effects. Lastly, diabetic patients need to undergo regular check-ups and monitoring as this medication may lead to vision problems.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), reactions such as anaphylaxis, rash, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties associated with coughing and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, and a significant decrease in urine output.

Mild side effects

Infections, secondary adrenal cortex insufficiency, diabetes, menstrual irregularities, Cushing's syndrome, buffalo hump, peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, abdominal distension, thirst, loss of appetite, increased appetite, mental disorders, depression, euphoria, insomnia, headache, dizziness, seizures, osteoporosis, avascular necrosis of the femur and humerus, myopathy, myalgia, arthralgia, and muscle weakness.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering and should ideally be stored at room temperature. Additionally, it should be kept in a dry place without humidity and protected from direct light.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

1000 tablets per bottle