Dexone
Dexone is generic dexamethasone 0.5mg tablets, a steroid used for inflammation and severe allergic conditions, sold in packs of 30 to 360 tablets.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5mg | 30 tablets | $23.70 | $0.79 |
| 0.5mg | 60 tablets | $39.00 | $0.65 |
| 0.5mg | 90 tablets | $51.30 | $0.57 |
| 0.5mg | 120 tablets | $58.80 | $0.49 |
| 0.5mg | 180 tablets | $82.80 | $0.46 |
| 0.5mg | 360 tablets | $154.80 | $0.43 |
- Category
- COVID-19 Support · Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Dexamethasone
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Inflammation · Severe allergic conditions
- Therapeutic Class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological Class
- Glucocorticoid
- Minor Side Effects
- Increased appetite, Mood swings
- Moderate Side Effects
- Insomnia, Indigestion
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Cadila Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 36–54 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Cool, dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Age Restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
What you will receive
Dexone is the originator brand name, made by Cadila Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Dexone.
- The same active ingredient (Dexamethasone) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Dexone pack sizes can I order?
This is generic dexamethasone tablets, not the original Dexone. It comes in 0.5mg strength, in packs of 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 or 360 tablets. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
What happens if my Dexone parcel goes missing?
If a Dexone parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free. If that is not possible, the order is refunded. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking; standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days.
What other names is dexamethasone sold under?
Dexone is a branded generic of dexamethasone, the ingredient in Decadron. Dexamethasone is also sold as Decdan, Maxidex, Ozurdex and Oradexon. Here, dexamethasone can be bought online as Dexone, and also as generic Decadron. These are generics, not the original brand.
Is Dexone the same as dexamethasone?
Yes. Dexone is a brand name for dexamethasone, and the tablets sold here are generic dexamethasone 0.5mg with the same active ingredient and strength. What changes between brands is the name and the packaging.
How long does dexamethasone take to work?
It begins damping down inflammation within a few hours of the first tablet. An allergic reaction usually settles within a day, while a swollen joint or a patch of inflamed skin can take several days of regular dosing before it looks and feels better.
Should I take dexamethasone with food?
Food does not change how well the tablets work, but an empty stomach can leave you with heartburn or nausea. Taking the dose with breakfast, or with a glass of milk, is the easy fix. A single dose on an empty stomach now and then is not a problem.
Can I stop dexamethasone suddenly?
After a short course of a few days, you can simply stop. Once treatment has run for weeks or months, the dose comes down in steps: the adrenal glands have cut back their own cortisol and need time to restart, and a sudden stop can bring tiredness, weakness and low blood pressure.
Does dexamethasone raise blood sugar?
It does. As a steroid, dexamethasone pushes glucose up, most on higher doses and longer courses, and a rise can show within a day or two of starting. Anyone with diabetes is likely to see the difference while the tablets last; readings tend to drift back once the course ends.
About Dexone
A steroid tablet for swelling and allergic reactions
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid, one of the medicines that copies cortisol, the hormone the adrenal glands release to calm inflammation. It is used when the body's own reaction has overshot: severe allergic reactions, flare-ups of inflammatory joint, skin and gut conditions, asthma attacks, and in hospital for people with COVID-19 who need oxygen. Each tablet holds 0.5mg, a small number that reflects how much stronger dexamethasone is than the cortisol your body makes. It works by switching off the signals that drive inflammation and by calming the white blood cells that swarm into a swollen joint, a rash or an irritated airway.
Fitting a dose into the day
Most courses use one tablet a day, often in the morning, and some use a single dose every other day. Swallow the tablet with water; if it makes your stomach burn or feel queasy, take it with breakfast or a glass of milk instead of on an empty stomach. A short course for an allergic flare-up may run only a few days. Longer courses are stepped down at the end rather than stopped overnight, because the adrenal glands have slowed their own cortisol output and need time to take over again. Keep the pack on a cool, dry shelf so the tablets last until the date printed on it.
What to expect, and what needs attention
Appetite often goes up, sleep gets lighter, mood can swing, and some people notice indigestion, acne, easy bruising or higher blood sugar. These fade once the course ends. Fever, a sore throat or a wound that is slow to heal deserves attention, because a steroid masks the reaction that would normally make an infection obvious. A severe allergic reaction needs urgent treatment. Months of continuous use can bring on bone thinning, cataracts and lasting high blood sugar, which is why long courses stay at the lowest dose that works.
Medicines that change how it behaves
Ibuprofen and naproxen raise the risk of stomach bleeding alongside dexamethasone. Warfarin and similar blood thinners can shift in effect while a course is running. Other steroid medicines add to the effect, and rifampicin, carbamazepine and phenytoin speed up the body's handling of dexamethasone, leaving less of it working.
Dexone, Decadron and pack sizes
Decadron is the other 0.5mg dexamethasone tablet in the shop, so the two share an ingredient and differ in name. Dexone comes in packs of 30 up to 360 tablets; a short allergy course needs the smallest, and a longer one is easier with a bigger pack. The dexamethasone page goes further into what the ingredient treats and how it behaves.
Sources
- Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia