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Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)
Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer.
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General Information

Contains

Dexamethasone (0.5mg)

Marketer

Roussel Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet provides relief from swelling, redness, pain, and itching in the affected area by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

The most common side effects of this medicine include cardiovascular complications, electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic disorders, musculoskeletal pain, neurological disorders, and weight gain. If you experience such symptoms that persist or get worse, let your doctor know.

Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.

Uses of Dexaford Tablet

  • Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
  • Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

Benefits of Dexaford Tablet

Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.

Side effects of Dexaford Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dexaford
  • Cardiovascular complications
  • Metabolic disorder
  • Infection
  • Hiccup
  • Decreased sperm count
  • Cushing syndrome

How to use Dexaford Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Dexaford Tablet works

Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Quick tips

  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and other blood tests is advisable while you are taking Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing. Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling) in the body.
Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It also aids in treating autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage) and certain eye disorders. Additionally, it is used to treat cancer and nephrotic syndrome when used with other medicines.
Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Clinical studies have shown that Dexaford 0.5mg Tablet is a long-acting glucocorticoid, and it is nearly 6 times more potent than Prednisone. It stays in our body for a longer duration and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glucocorticoids

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

References

  1. Dexamethasone. Dublin, Ireland: Aspen Pharma Trading Limited; 1990 [revised 23 Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Drugs.com. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Roussel Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: godown no. b/19 part-2, gujrat estate sarkhej sanand road, sarkhej ahmedabad ahmedabad gj 382210 in

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Country of origin: India

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