Formulary Monographs [DEXAMETHASONE, 6804]

DEXAMETHASONE
ADRENALS
Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders; shock;
diagnosis of cushings disease.
See Betamethasone.
Adult: 0.5-10mg daily in single or divided doses. Pediatric: 10-
100mcg/kg daily in 1-2 divided doses; (up to 300mcg/kg daily may
be required in emergency situations).