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Dexasone (dexamethasone) is used as replacement therapy when the adrenal cortex is not functioning properly. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory action. Doctors may prescribe it for a variety of other uses.

Do not take Dexasone (dexamethasone) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Dexasone (dexamethasone) you have a fungal infection

Before using Dexasone (dexamethasone), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition

Use Dexasone (dexamethasone) only as directed by your doctor . Do not use more or less of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Other: Brittle bones, blindness, burning, numbness, pain, or tingling at or near place of injection; confusion; excitement; false sense of well-being; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); mental depression; mistaken feelings of self-importance or being mistreated; mood swings (sudden and wide); redness, swelling, or other sign of allergy or infection at place of injection; restlessness; skin rash or hives

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Dexasone (dexamethasone) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Take Dexasone (dexamethasone) only for the condition for which it was prescribed. Patients must be constantly monitored while taking Dexasone (dexamethasone). Avoid exposure to chicken pox or measles while taking Dexasone (dexamethasone). These can be more serious, or even fatal in children. Avoid exposure to viruses and fungi. Contact your health care provider at once if exposure occurs. Do not receive vaccinations while using Dexasone (dexamethasone). Carefully monitor salt intake in order to avoid developing high blood pressure, swelling, or weight gain. Higher doses may be needed in times of stress (eg, trauma, surgery, severe illness) both during and for 1 year after using Dexasone (dexamethasone). Dexasone (dexamethasone) can mask some signs of infections, and new infections may appear during their use. There may be decreased resistance to infection and difficulty in reducing the spread of infection when Dexasone (dexamethasone) is used. If an infection occurs, contact your health care provider at once. Long-term use of Dexasone (dexamethasone) may produce cataracts, glaucoma with possible damage to the nerves of the eyes, and eye infections. Diabetic patients - Your health care provider may need to increase the amount of diabetes medications while you are taking Dexasone (dexamethasone). Carry medical identification (eg, Medic Alert) so that the proper treatment can be given if complications occur. Carry a proper amount of medicine for use in emergencies. Regular follow-up visits/lab tests by your health care provider is important while taking Dexasone (dexamethasone). Be sure to keep appointments. Contact your health care provider if dizziness, severe or continuing headache, swelling of the feet or lower legs, or unusual weight gain occurs. Dexasone (dexamethasone) may be taken without regard to food. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Dexasone (dexamethasone). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your doctor. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Store Dexasone (dexamethasone) between 59 to 86 degrees F. Keep container tightly closed.