Dexamethasone
6 mg · Tablet
- Prescription only
- Corticosteroid
- Active substance
- Dexamethasone
- Made by
- Alvogen Inc.
- Source
- Official label
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What it is for
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How it works
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Hemady). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory effects and low mineralocorticoid activity.
The precise mechanism of action in multiple myeloma is unknown.
Dexamethasone is metabolized by CYP3A4.
Less than 10% of dexamethasone is excreted in the urine.
Effect of Food A high-fat, high-calorie (total 800-1000 calories: approximately 60% from fat, 25% from carbohydrate and 15% from protein) meal had no effect on AUC inf and decreased C max by 23% of a single 20 mg dose of HEMADY.
Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-01-09
Safety of the active substance
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Hemady). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
- HEMADY is contraindicated in patients with: Hypersensitivity to dexamethasone, or any of the excipients.
- Rare instances of anaphylactic reactions have been reported [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 ), Description ( 11 )].
- Systemic fungal infections.
- Corticosteroids may exacerbate systemic fungal infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]..
The most common adverse reactions are cardiovascular, dermatologic, endocrine, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, gastrointestinal, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neurological/psychiatric, ophthalmic, abnormal fat deposits, decreased resistance to infection, hiccups, increased or decreased motility and number of spermatozoa, malaise, moon face, and weight gain.
Quoted from the US prescribing label for the same active substance. Your own pack’s leaflet is the authority for your product. DailyMed
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
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BulgariaNo exact match for this strength and form
European UnionNo exact match for this strength and form
CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | Alvogen Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Dexamethasone |
| Used in | Hormones, such as thyroid and steroids |
| Strength | 6 mg |
| Form | Tablet |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 47781-916 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
112 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Tablet104 products
- .25 mg
- .5 mg/.5mg
- .75 mg/.75mg
6 mg15
6 mg · 15 companies
- Advagen Pharma Ltd.
- Alvogen Inc. · this page
- American Health Packaging
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC
- ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Apotex Corp.
- Bionpharma Inc.
- Bryant Ranch Prepack
- Elixir7 products
- Solution1 products
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.