Dexford 4mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Garwyn Remedies |
Active Ingredient | Dexamethasone (4mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Glucocorticoids |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | HORMONES |
Action Class | Glucocorticoids |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 544 |
FAQ
Is Dexford 4mg better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Dexford 4mg 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.
What is Dexford 4mg used for?
Dexford 4mg 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.
Is Dexford 4mg a steroid?
Yes, Dexford 4mg is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing. Dexford 4mg helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling) in the body.
How does Dexford 4mg work?
Dexford 4mg 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.
Dexford 4mg Tablet Reviews
Dexford 4mg 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.
Dexford 4mg 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.
Dexford 4mg 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.
Dexford 4mg 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.
Dexford 4mg 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.
How Dexford 4mg Tablet Works
Dexford 4mg is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
How to Use Dexford 4mg 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. Dexford 4mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Dexford 4mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions: Dexford 4mg 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.
- In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions: Dexford 4mg 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.
Uses of Dexford 4mg Tablet
- Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
- Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Dexford 4mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dexford 4mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dexford 4mg.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dexford 4mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dexford 4mg 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.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dexford 4mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dexford 4mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dexford 4mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and other blood tests is advisable while you are taking Dexford 4mg.
Quick Tips
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Dexford 4mg 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.
References
- Drugs.com. Dexamethasone.
- Dexamethasone. Dublin, Ireland: Aspen Pharma Trading Limited; 1990 [revised 23 Jan. 2018].
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).