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TOBRADEX ST (tobramycin and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) 0.3%/0.05% is a sterile, isotonic, white, aqueous antibiotic and steroid suspension with a pH of approximately 5.7 and an osmolality of approximately 290 mOsm/kg. The chemical name of tobramycin is O-3-amino-3-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-[2,6-diamino- 2,3,6-trideoxy-α-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1→6)]-2-deoxy- L-streptamine. It has a molecular formula of C 18 H 37 N 5 O 9 and a molecular weight of 467.52 g/mol. The chemical structure is: The chemical name of dexamethasone is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. It has a molecular formula of C 22 H 29 FO 5 and a molecular weight of 392.47 g/mol. The chemical structure is: Each mL of TOBRADEX ST contains: Actives: tobramycin 3 mg and dexamethasone 0.5 mg. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.1 mg. Inactives: edetate disodium, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), propylene glycol, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, tyloxapol, and xanthan gum. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

TOBRADEX ST (tobramycin and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) 0.3%/0.05% is a sterile, isotonic, white, aqueous antibiotic and steroid suspension with a pH of approximately 5.7 and an osmolality of approximately 290 mOsm/kg. The chemical name of tobramycin is O-3-amino-3-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-[2,6-diamino- 2,3,6-trideoxy-α-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1→6)]-2-deoxy- L-streptamine. It has a molecular formula of C 18 H 37 N 5 O 9 and a molecular weight of 467.52 g/mol. The chemical structure is: The chemical name of dexamethasone is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. It has a molecular formula of C 22 H 29 FO 5 and a molecular weight of 392.47 g/mol. The chemical structure is: Each mL of TOBRADEX ST contains: Actives: tobramycin 3 mg and dexamethasone 0.5 mg. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.1 mg. Inactives: edetate disodium, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), propylene glycol, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, tyloxapol, and xanthan gum. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

BETHKIS is a sterile, clear, colorless to pale yellow, non-pyrogenic, aqueous solution with pH and salinity adjusted. BETHKIS is administered by a compressed air driven reusable nebulizer. The chemical formula for tobramycin is C 18 H 37 N 5 O 9 and the molecular weight is 467.52. Tobramycin is O-3-amino-3-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-[2,6-diamino- 2,3,6-trideoxy-α-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1→6)]-2-deoxy-L‑streptamine. The structural formula for tobramycin is: Each single-use 4 mL ampule of BETHKIS contains one 300 mg dose of tobramycin, with sodium chloride and sulfuric acid in water for injection. Sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide are used, as needed, to adjust the pH to 5.0. Nitrogen is used for sparging, filling and pouching. The formulation contains no preservatives. Tobramycin structural formula

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% sterile otic suspension, USP, contains the quinolone antimicrobial, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride USP, combined with the corticosteroid, dexamethasone USP, in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. Each mL of ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% otic suspension contains ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, USP (equivalent to 3 mg ciprofloxacin base), 1 mg dexamethasone USP, and 0.1 mg benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. The inactive ingredients are acetic acid, boric acid, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, water for injection, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, and tyloxapol. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added for adjustment of pH. Ciprofloxacin, a quinolone antimicrobial is available as the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinoline carboxylic acid. The molecular formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 •HCl•H 2 O. The molecular weight is 385.82 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 1: Structure of Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone, 9-fluoro-11(beta),17,21-trihydroxy-16(alpha)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, is a corticosteroid. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 . The molecular weight is 392.46 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 2: Structure of Dexamethasone Cipro Structure Dexa Structure

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% otic suspension USP, contains the quinolone antimicrobial, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride USP, combined with the corticosteroid, dexamethasone USP, in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. Each mL of ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% otic suspension contains ciprofloxacin hydrochloride USP (equivalent to 3 mg ciprofloxacin base), 1 mg dexamethasone USP, and 0.1 mg benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. The inactive ingredients are acetic acid, boric acid, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, tyloxapol and water for injection. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added for adjustment of pH. Ciprofloxacin, a quinolone antimicrobial is available as the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinoline carboxylic acid. The empirical formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 ·HCl·H 2 O. The molecular weight is 385.82 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 1: Structure of Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone, 9-fluoro-11(beta),17,21-trihydroxy-16(alpha)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, is a corticosteroid. The empirical formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 . The molecular weight is 392.46 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 2: Structure of Dexamethasone ciprostructure dexstructure

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% sterile otic suspension, USP, contains the quinolone antimicrobial, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride USP, combined with the corticosteroid, dexamethasone USP, in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. Each mL of ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% otic suspension contains ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, USP (equivalent to 3 mg ciprofloxacin base), 1 mg dexamethasone USP, and 0.1 mg benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. The inactive ingredients are acetic acid, boric acid, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, water for injection, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, and tyloxapol. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added for adjustment of pH. Ciprofloxacin, a quinolone antimicrobial is available as the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinoline carboxylic acid. The molecular formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 •HCl•H 2 O. The molecular weight is 385.82 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 1: Structure of Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone, 9-fluoro-11(beta),17,21-trihydroxy-16(alpha)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, is a corticosteroid. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 . The molecular weight is 392.46 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 2: Structure of Dexamethasone Cipro Structure Dexa Structure

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% sterile otic suspension contains the quinolone antimicrobial, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, combined with the corticosteroid, dexamethasone, in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. Each mL of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic suspension contains Actives: ciprofloxacin hydrochloride equivalent to 3 mg ciprofloxacin base and 1 mg dexamethasone. Preservative: 0.1 mg benzalkonium chloride. Inactives: acetic acid, boric acid, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, purified water, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, and tyloxapol. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added for adjustment of pH. Ciprofloxacin, a quinolone antimicrobial is available as the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinoline carboxylic acid. The empirical formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 ·HCl·H 2 O. The molecular weight is 385.82 g/mol and the structural formula is: Dexamethasone, 9-fluoro-11(beta),17,21-trihydroxy-16(alpha)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, is a corticosteroid. The empirical formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 . The molecular weight is 392.46 g/mol and the structural formula is: figure1 figure2

Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone (ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1%) sterile otic suspension contains the quinolone antimicrobial, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, combined with the corticosteroid, dexamethasone, in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. Each mL of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic suspension, USP contains ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, USP (equivalent to 3 mg ciprofloxacin base), 1 mg dexamethasone, USP, and 0.2 mg benzalkonium chloride (50%) as a preservative. The inactive ingredients are boric acid, sodium chloride, hydroxyl ethyl cellulose, tyloxapol, acetic acid, sodium acetate trihydrate, edetate disodium, and water for injection. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added for adjustment of pH. Ciprofloxacin, a quinolone antimicrobial is available as the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinoline carboxylic acid. The molecular formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 •HCl•H 2 O. The molecular weight is 385.82 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 1: Structure of Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone, 9-fluoro-11(beta),17,21-trihydroxy-16(alpha)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, is a corticosteroid. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 . The molecular weight is 392.46 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 2: Structure of Dexamethasone spl-ciprofoxacin-structure spl-dexamethasone-structure

Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic Suspension, USP contains the quinolone antimicrobial, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, USP, combined with the corticosteroid, dexamethasone USP, in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. Each mL of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic suspension, USP contains ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, USP (equivalent to 3 mg ciprofloxacin base), 1 mg dexamethasone, USP, and 0.1 mg benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. The inactive ingredients are acetic acid, boric acid, edetate disodium (as dihydrate), hydroxyethyl cellulose, sodium acetate trihydrate, sodium chloride, tyloxapol and water for injection, USP. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added for adjustment of pH. Ciprofloxacin, a quinolone antimicrobial is available as the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinoline carboxylic acid. The molecular formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 ·HCl·H 2 O. The molecular weight is 385.82 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 1: Structure of Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone USP, (11β,16α)-9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, is a corticosteroid. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 . The molecular weight is 392.46 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 2: Structure of Dexamethasone structure 1 structure 2

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% otic suspension USP, contains the quinolone antimicrobial, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride USP, combined with the corticosteroid, dexamethasone USP, in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. Each mL of ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% otic suspension contains ciprofloxacin hydrochloride USP (equivalent to 3 mg ciprofloxacin base), 1 mg dexamethasone USP, and 0.1 mg benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. The inactive ingredients are acetic acid, boric acid, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, tyloxapol and water for injection. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added for adjustment of pH. Ciprofloxacin, a quinolone antimicrobial is available as the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinoline carboxylic acid. The empirical formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 ·HCl·H 2 O. The molecular weight is 385.82 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 1: Structure of Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone, 9-fluoro-11(beta),17,21-trihydroxy-16(alpha)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, is a corticosteroid. The empirical formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 . The molecular weight is 392.46 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 2: Structure of Dexamethasone

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% otic suspension USP, contains the quinolone antimicrobial, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride USP, combined with the corticosteroid, dexamethasone USP, in a sterile, preserved suspension for otic use. Each mL of ciprofloxacin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% otic suspension contains ciprofloxacin hydrochloride USP (equivalent to 3 mg ciprofloxacin base), 1 mg dexamethasone USP, and 0.1 mg benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. The inactive ingredients are acetic acid, boric acid, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, tyloxapol and water for injection. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added for adjustment of pH. Ciprofloxacin, a quinolone antimicrobial is available as the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinoline carboxylic acid. The empirical formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 ·HCl·H 2 O. The molecular weight is 385.82 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 1: Structure of Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone, 9-fluoro-11(beta),17,21-trihydroxy-16(alpha)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, is a corticosteroid. The empirical formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 . The molecular weight is 392.46 g/mol and the structural formula is: Figure 2: Structure of Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone tablets, USP for oral administration, are supplied as 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 4 mg and 6 mg. Inactive ingredients are corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and sucrose. Additionally, each 0.5 mg tablet contains ferric oxide yellow, 0.75 mg tablet contains FD&C blue #1 Aluminum Lake and iron oxide black, 1.5 mg tablet contains FD&C red #40 Aluminum Lake and ferric oxide red, 4 mg tablet contains FD&C blue #1 Aluminum Lake and ferric oxide yellow and 6 mg tablet contains FD&C blue #1 Aluminum Lake. The molecular weight for dexamethasone is 392.47. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. The molecular formula is C22H29FO5 and the structural formula is: [Image] Dexamethasone USP, a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is sparingly soluble in alcohol (96% ethanol), acetone, dioxane and in methanol, very slightly soluble in ether and in chloroform and practically insoluble in water. The Product meets USP Dissolution Test#2.

Each 5 mL (teaspoonful) contains: Dexamethasone, USP……………………………………0.5 mg Also Contains: Benzoic Acid, USP………………………………………. .0.1% (as a preservative) Alcohol………………………………………………………5% Inactive Ingredients: Artificial raspberry flavor, citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Red #40, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. 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. The molecular weight is 392.47. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 and the structural formula is: structural formula

Dexamethasone Tablets, USP are available for oral administration containing either 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1 mg, 1.5 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg or 6 mg of dexamethasone, USP. Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, starch, sugar, D&C Yellow #10 (0.5 mg and 4 mg), FD&C Blue #1 (0.75 mg and 1.5 mg), FD&C Green #3 (4 mg and 6 mg), FD&C Red #3 (1.5 mg), FD&C Red #40 (1.5 mg), FD&C Yellow #6 (0.5 mg and 4 mg) and Yellow Iron Oxide (1 mg). Dexamethasone Oral Solution, USP is formulated for oral administration containing 0.5 mg per 5 mL of dexamethasone, USP. The cherry brandy flavored oral solution contains the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous citric acid, cherry brandy flavor, disodium edetate, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sorbitol solution and water. Dexamethasone Oral Solution, USP Intensol ™ (Concentrate) is formulated for oral administration containing 1 mg per mL of dexamethasone, USP. In addition, the oral solution contains the following inactive ingredients: alcohol 30% v/v, anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, disodium edetate, propylene glycol and water. 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. The empirical formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 . The molecular weight is 392.46. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene,3,20-dione and the structural formula is: Chemical Structure

Dexamethasone tablets, USP for oral administration, are supplied as 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 4 mg and 6 mg. Inactive ingredients are corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and sucrose. Additionally, each 0.5 mg tablet contains ferric oxide yellow, 0.75 mg tablet contains FD&C blue #1 Aluminum Lake and iron oxide black, 1.5 mg tablet contains FD&C red #40 Aluminum Lake and ferric oxide red, 4 mg tablet contains FD&C blue #1 Aluminum Lake and ferric oxide yellow and 6 mg tablet contains FD&C blue #1 Aluminum Lake. The molecular weight for dexamethasone is 392.47. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 and the structural formula is: Dexamethasone USP, a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is sparingly soluble in alcohol (96% ethanol), acetone, dioxane and in methanol, very slightly soluble in ether and in chloroform and practically insoluble in water. The Product meets USP Dissolution Test#2. Image

Dexamethasone Tablets, USP for oral administration, are supplied in the following potencies, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg and 6 mg. Inactive ingredients are Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactose Anhydrous, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake (0.75 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg), D&C Red #27 Aluminum Lake (1.5 mg), FD&C Red #40 Aluminum Lake (1.5 mg), FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake (0.5 mg), D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake (0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg). The molecular weight for dexamethasone is 392.47. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. The empirical formula is C22H29FO5 and the structural formula is 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. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structure

Dexamethasone tablets, USP, for oral administration, are supplied as 4 mg, and 6 mg. Inactive ingredients are corn starch, D&C yellow 10 (4 mg), FD&C blue 1 (6 mg), lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate. The molecular weight for dexamethasone is 392.5 g/mol. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 and the structural formula is: Dexamethasone, USP a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to almost-white, crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is practically insoluble in water, very slightly soluble in ether, slightly soluble in methylene chloride and chloroform, and sparingly soluble in methanol, ethanol (96 %), acetone and 1,4 dioxane. image description

Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 4 mg and 6 mg are for oral administration. Each tablet contains 0.5 mg, 0.75 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: C 22 H 29 FO 5 MW 392.47 Each tablet contains anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and stearic acid. In addition, the 0.5 mg tablet contains D&C Yellow #10. The 0.75 mg tablet contains D&C Yellow #10 and FD&C Blue #1. Structural Formula

Dexamethasone Tablets, USP, for oral administration, are supplied in two potencies, 4 mg and 6 mg containing 4 mg and 6 mg of dexamethasone, USP respectively. Inactive ingredients are corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch and sodium starch glycolate type A. The molecular weight for dexamethasone is 392.46 g/mol. It is designated chemically as (11β,16α)-9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 and the structural formula is: Dexamethasone, USP, a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to practically white crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is practically insoluble in water. Meets USP Dissolution Test 2. struc

Dexamethasone tablets, USP, for oral administration, are supplied as 4 mg, and 6 mg. Inactive ingredients are corn starch, D&C yellow 10 (4 mg), FD&C blue 1 (6 mg), lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate. The molecular weight for dexamethasone is 392.5 g/mol. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 and the structural formula is: Dexamethasone, USP a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to almost-white, crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is practically insoluble in water, very slightly soluble in ether, slightly soluble in methylene chloride and chloroform, and sparingly soluble in methanol, ethanol (96 %), acetone and 1,4 dioxane. image description

Each 5 mL (teaspoonful) contains: Dexamethasone, USP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 mg Also contains: Benzoic Acid, USP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1% (as preservative) Alcohol (% v/v) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1% Inactive Ingredients: artificial raspberry flavor; citric acid; FD&C red no. 40; sucrose; propylene glycol and purified water. It may also contain sodium citrate dihydrate. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. 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. The molecular weight is 392.47. It is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 and the structural formula is: structure

Dexamethasone Tablets, USP, for oral administration, are supplied in two potencies, 4 mg and 6 mg containing 4 mg and 6 mg of dexamethasone, USP respectively. Inactive ingredients are corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch and sodium starch glycolate type A. The molecular weight for dexamethasone is 392.46 g/mol. It is designated chemically as (11β,16α)-9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. The molecular formula is C 22 H 29 FO 5 and the structural formula is: Dexamethasone, USP, a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to practically white crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is practically insoluble in water. Meets USP Dissolution Test 2. struc