Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet belongs to a class of steroid (corticosteroid) medicine. When your body does not produce enough of this hormone, it is often utilized to replace it. It treats various medical conditions, including allergic or inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Furthermore, it is approved for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adult and adolescent patients (aged 12 years and older with a body weight of at least 40 kg) who require supplemental oxygen therapy.

Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet contains dexamethasone, a steroid with both anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant activity. Anti-inflammatory activity relieves the symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as redness, swelling, and tenderness caused by various medical conditions. On the other side, immunosuppressant activity helps to calm your immune system. As a result, it can aid in autoimmune diseases, in which your immune system erroneously destroys your own tissues.

Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the physician. Some people may experience weight gain, indigestion, headache, dizziness, rash, fluid retention (swelling in your hands or ankles), sleep problems, mild mood changes and nausea. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet is recommended not to take if you are allergic to dexamethasone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine or any signs of an allergic reaction include a rash, itching or shortness of breath or If you have an infection that affects the whole body or If you need to have a vaccination, particularly with ‘live virus’ vaccines. Before obtaining the Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet , notify your doctor about your medical history and any other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potentially harmful effects. Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet should be used in pregnant and nursing women only if clinically needed; so, if you are a pregnant woman or nursing mother, do not consume Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet may cause a reduction in mental awareness; thus, avoid using machinery or driving.

Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet is a steroid (corticosteroids) medication. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and contribute to overall health and well-being. Increasing your body's corticosteroid levels (such as dexamethasone) is an effective strategy for treating various disorders involving inflammation. Dexamethasone decreases inflammation, which might otherwise worsen your disease. You must take it daily to get the most out of this medication. It is also approved for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and older with a body weight of at least 40 kg) who require supplemental oxygen therapy.

Let your doctor know before prescribing Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any content of this medicine or sulphites. You should disclose to your doctor if you have received any live virus vaccines. You should discuss with your doctor if you have fungal infections, amoebiasis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses, eye infections, glaucoma, mental conditions, TB, bacteraemia (viable bacteria in the bloodstream), joint, liver, kidney, or heart conditions and septic arthritis resulting from gonorrhoea or tuberculosis. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before receiving this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet therapy. Do not abruptly stop taking Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet as you might feel severe tiredness, weakness, body aches, and joint pain, which are withdrawal symptoms of Dexona 0.5 mg Tablet . Consult your doctor, and your dose be lowered gradually to avoid any withdrawal symptoms.