Dexamethasone SodiumPhosphate

Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 1, 2020.

Dexamethasone SodiumPhosphate Description

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution is a clear, colorless to pale yellow topical steroid solution for ophthalmic or otic administration.

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic. Dexamethasone is a synthetic analog of naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone). Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a water soluble, inorganic ester of dexamethasone. It is approximately three thousand times more soluble in water at 25°C than hydrocortisone.

Molecular Formula:

C22H28FNa2O8P Mol. Wt. 516.41

Chemical Name: 9-fluoro-11β, 17-dihydroxy-16α-methyl-21-[phosphonooxy]pregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione disodium salt.

Each mL contains: Active: Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate [equivalent to 1 mg (0.1%) Dexamethasone Phosphate]. Inactives: Sodium Citrate, Sodium Borate, Creatinine, Polysorbate 80, Edetate Disodium Dihydrate, Purified Wat...