1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. Apo-dexamethasone. Like a lot of pills.

Apo-dexamethasone

2018-09-08 00:11:48
I’ve been prescribed apo-dexamethasone 0.5mg, 20 tablets once daily for 2 days. I have asthma and having a hard time breathing since I got a cold and was just wondering if this is the right dosage as it seems like a lot of pills.
283 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
As you have asthma and you are continuously having cough this is alright to take if your doctor has prescribed for you .5 mg 20 tablet he will gradually reduce the dose till you show sign of improvement
Next Steps
Have faith in your physician
Health Tips
Continue with your medication

Answered2018-09-08 14:44:08

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Aphthous Stomatitis

Dr.Saurabh Gupta

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) affects 20 to 30% of adults and a greater percentage of children at some time in the ... Read more

Pollution Is High,oral Medicines Are as Effective as Inhalers.

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

This Picture shows trees and some sky & picture looks better than Delhi at 7 in the morning because nothing is visib ... Read more

Recurrent Miscarriage - How to Deal With It?

Dr.Kaushal Kadam

What is recurrent miscarriage?If you have three or more miscarriages in a row, doctors call it recurrent miscarriage. If ... Read more

Is This Why You Are Still Not Losing Weight?

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

"Dear Diary,It has been over six months since I have been writing to you. I have been motivating myself to lose weight f ... Read more

Coronary Heart Disease in India

Dr.Pavankumar Rasalkar

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity all over the world. According to a report of Wo ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Dexamethasone injection

818 Views
29 weeks pregnancy , gynaecologist suggested for injection dexamethasone 12 mg I/m on Today and repeat th ...Read More

Dexamethasone

349 Views
Can dexamethasone increase body temperature? My husband is taking dexa as per consulation of my doctor af ...Read More

Dexamethasone

198 Views
Hi Can we take dexamethasone tablet if feels some little brethlessness just for 2 tabs for 2 days pls re ...Read More

Dexamethasone abuse& ritodrine-pregnancy

116 Views
Hi Respected, 28 years old , 36 weeks pregnant. My doctor started Dexamethasone injections from 6 th mont ...Read More

Dexamethasone tablets

60 Views
Dexamethasone tablets safe for covid patients? Any serious side effects? Both my parents are positive sin ...Read More

Dexamethasone in emergency

60 Views
I m a asymptomatic Pateint..with 3 symptomatic family members . Currently on prescribed medicine by new g ...Read More

This question featured in :

What is dexamethasone suppression test
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.