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Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone Dosage

Allison Gourley, PharmDConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 14, 2023

The average cost for 6 tablets of 4mg of Dexamethasone is $9.80 with a free GoodRx coupon.

tabletTablet

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

0.5mg

30 tablets

$7.71

$0.26

0.75mg

10 tablets

$6.34

$0.63

4mg

6 tablets

$9.80

$1.63

1.5mg

10 tablets

$8.22

$0.82

1mg

1 tablet

$4.55

$4.55

2mg

10 tablets

$9.19

$0.92

6mg

5 tablets

$11.63

$2.33

ml of oral solutionMl of oral solution

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

0.5mg/5ml

240 ml

$14.56

$0.06

ml of elixirMl of elixir

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

0.5mg/5ml

237 ml

$22.15

$0.09

eye dropperEye dropper

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

5ml of 0.1%

1 eye dropper

$28.01

$28.01

dose packDose pack

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

6 days of 1.5mg

1 dose pack

$46.80

$46.80

10 days of 1.5mg

1 dose pack

$245.33

$245.33

13 days of 1.5mg

1 dose pack

$354.87

$354.87

Typical dosage for Dexamethasone

  • Adults (oral): The typical starting dose ranges from 0.75 mg to 9 mg by mouth daily, depending on your medical condition.
  • Children (oral): Your child's provider will determine their dose based on their body weight. The typical starting dose ranges from 0.02 mg/kg to 0.3 mg/kg by mouth a day in 3 or 4 divided doses, depending on your child's medical condition.

Dexamethasone is also available as an oral solution or elixir for those who have trouble swallowing pills, and as an intravenous (IV) injection given by a healthcare provider for those requiring emergency care.

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