| Active ingredient (INN) | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|
| Brand names | Ozurdex, Decadron, Dexmethsone, MEDSURGE dexamethasone phosphate, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate injection USP |
| ATC level 5 | H02AB02 |
| ATC level 4 | H02AB |
| Drug class | Synthetic glucocorticoid |
| Therapeutic category | Corticosteroid |
| Strength | 0.5mg · 4mg · 8mg · 4mg/ml injection |
| Dosage form | tablet · solution for injection · eye drops |
| Route of administration | oral · intravenous · intramuscular · intravitreal |
| WHO Essential Medicine | Yes (2023) |
| Controlled substance | No |
| Marketing-authorisation holders | Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, Alphapharm Pty Ltd, Medicianz Healthcare Pty Ltd, ACCORD-UK LIMITED +7 more |
| Registrations on file | 28 |
| Patient information leaflet (PIL) | Not on file |
| Summary of product characteristics (SPC) | Not on file |
| Product | Strength | Form | Market | MA holder | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXP dexamethasone phosphate | 4 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| SXP dexamethasone phosphate | 8 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| HMH dexamethasone phosphate | 4 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| HMH dexamethasone phosphate | 8 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| JUNO dexamethasone phosphate | 4 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd | Active |
| JUNO dexamethasone phosphate | 8 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd | Active |
| VIATRIS dexamethasone phosphate | 4mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Alphapharm Pty Ltd | Active |
| VIATRIS dexamethasone phosphate | 8mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Alphapharm Pty Ltd | Active |
| MEDSURGE dexamethasone phosphate | 8 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Medicianz Healthcare Pty Ltd | Active |
| MEDSURGE dexamethasone phosphate | 4 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Medicianz Healthcare Pty Ltd | Active |
| MEDICIANZ dexamethasone phosphate | 8 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Medicianz Healthcare Pty Ltd | Active |
| ANS dexamethasone phosphate | 4 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| ANS dexamethasone phosphate | 8 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| MEDICIANZ dexamethasone phosphate | 4 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Medicianz Healthcare Pty Ltd | Active |
| DEXAMETHASONE 3.3 MG/ML SOLUTION FOR INJECTION/INFUSION | 3.3 MG | injection | 🇬🇧 GB | ACCORD-UK LIMITED | Active |