Dexamethasone Syrup (Dexibuprofen)

Child dose

For children aged 6 months or older, the dose is 0.4–0.6 mL/kg (5–7 mg/kg of dexibuprofen) taken as needed every 4–6 hours, not exceeding a total of 4 times a day (28 mg/kg).

This medication should be consulted with a physician or pharmacist before taking if you regularly consume more than three cups of alcohol daily, as it may cause gastrointestinal bleeding. This drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Serious cardiovascular issues like myocardial infarction or stroke may occur, so caution is required if there are existing cardiovascular diseases or risk factors. Consult a doctor immediately if cardiovascular symptoms appear during use. This medication carries a risk of serious gastrointestinal issues, such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforations. Special caution is advised for elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases; any gastrointestinal symptoms should be reported to healthcare providers immediately. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame and should not be taken by patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, severe cardiac failure, severe hypertension, known allergies to any ingredient in this medication, or a history of asthma should not take this medication. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers or blood disorders, liver or kidney diseases, elderly patients, children, and those at risk of cardiovascular diseases should take this medication with caution. If there are symptoms of allergic reactions, skin rashes, breathing difficulties, severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, changes in blood pressure, renal dysfunction, or liver dysfunction during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. This medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when taken with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it's advisable not to combine them. Additionally, it can interact with alcohol, certain antihypertensive agents, diuretics, anticoagulants, etc., so inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking. It is advisable not to take this medication during pregnancy, especially in late pregnancy, and consultation with a physician is necessary after the 20th week of pregnancy as it may affect fetal kidney function. If breastfeeding, it's necessary to either discontinue breastfeeding or stop taking the medication, as it can transfer into breast milk and affect the baby. Children and the elderly may experience increased adverse reactions with this medication, so it should be taken with the minimum effective dose cautiously. Regular blood tests, liver, and kidney function tests should be conducted before and during treatment, and report any unusual symptoms to your healthcare providers immediately. It is safest to use this medication for the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible. In the case of overdose, seek emergency treatment such as gastric lavage or inducing vomiting promptly. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to another container. The aspartame content should be regulated below the WHO recommended levels, with the maximum allowable daily dose for adults being 2.4 g.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with a high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, coughing+fever with respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusional state, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urinary retention

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• discomfort in the stomach area
• thirst
• stomatitis
• abdominal bloating
• constipation

Drug interactions

This medication should not be used with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, or high doses of methotrexate. Consult a physician or pharmacist before using it in conjunction with glucocorticoids, digoxin, phenytoin, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, sulfonylureas, diuretics, antihypertensive agents, ACE inhibitors, furosemide, lithium, low doses of methotrexate, or coumarin anticoagulants.

Food interactions

Caution is needed when using this medication with alcohol.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a special container that doesn't allow light to penetrate. Additionally, it's essential to store it at room temperature between 15°C to 25°C to maintain efficacy.

Appearance

A white to light yellow syrup with a strawberry flavor in an opaque white container.

Package unit

500 mL/bottle