Generic name:dexamethasone
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.
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Zonacort Tablets Description
Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 4 mg and 6 mg are for oral administration. Each tablet contains 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 4 mg or 6 mg of dexamethasone.
Dexamethasone, a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is practically insoluble in water. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β, 17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione.
The structural formula is represented below:
