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Demisone Tablet

Dexamethasone (0.5mg)
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Demisone Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
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General Information

Contains

Dexamethasone (0.5mg)

Marketer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Demisone Tablet provides relief from swelling, redness, pain, and itching in the affected area by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

The most common side effects of this medicine include cardiovascular complications, electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic disorders, musculoskeletal pain, neurological disorders, and weight gain. If you experience such symptoms that persist or get worse, let your doctor know.

Demisone Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.

Uses of Demisone Tablet

  • Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
  • Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

Benefits of Demisone Tablet

Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Demisone Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Demisone Tablet gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.

Side effects of Demisone Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Demisone
  • Cardiovascular complications
  • Metabolic disorder
  • Infection
  • Hiccup
  • Decreased sperm count
  • Cushing syndrome

How to use Demisone Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Demisone Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Demisone Tablet works

Demisone Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

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Quick tips

  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Demisone Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Demisone Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Demisone Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Demisone Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Demisone Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Demisone Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Demisone Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Demisone with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

Do not use Dexamethasone with Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). If essential, please consult your doctor. Dexamethasone may reduce efficacy of Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted).
Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Dexamethasone before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (null)

These should not be taken concomitantly. Please consult with your doctor about keeping appropriate gap between these two. Dexamethasone may reduce efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Severe

Axitinib (Oral Route)

Dexamethasone may reduce blood levels of Axitinib. Dexamethasone may reduce blood levels of Axitinib.
Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Demisone Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing. Demisone Tablet helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling) in the body.
Demisone Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It also aids in treating autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage) and certain eye disorders. Additionally, it is used to treat cancer and nephrotic syndrome when used with other medicines.
Demisone Tablet works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Clinical studies have shown that Demisone Tablet is a long-acting glucocorticoid, and it is nearly 6 times more potent than Prednisone. It stays in our body for a longer duration and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

21- hydroxysteroids

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

References

  1. Dexamethasone. Dublin, Ireland: Aspen Pharma Trading Limited; 1990 [revised 23 Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Dexamethasone [Prescribing Information]. Dublin, OH: Cardinal Health; 2024.
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Others
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Severe allergic reactions
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Rheumatic disorder
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Asthma
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Marketer details

Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Demisone Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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