WYMESONE 0.5MG contains Dexamethasone which belongs to a group of medicines called Corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. It is used to reduce the inflammation and suppress the immune system in conditions such as allergies, polymyalgia rheumatic, polyarteritis nodosa, blood disorders, leukaemia, myeloma, crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, hepatitis, polymyositis, increased pressure in the head not linked to tumours, worsening of multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the eye and kidney, breathing problems, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic and severe diseases of the skin, leukaemia of the lymphatic system, Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Kahler’s disease (cancer of blood cells) and high calcium levels caused by this disease.
Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid (adrenocortical hormone), which boosts your body and treats various illnesses involving inflammation in the body. Before taking WYMESONE 0.5MG inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your physician will give the correct dose depends on your child’s age and body weight. The common side effects are increased appetite, irritability, difficulty sleeping, swelling in your ankles, feet and heartburn.
Used to reduce the inflammation and suppress the immune system in conditions such as
Dexamethasone works by decreasing inflammation (swelling), prevents infection and fights with white blood cells and also alters the body's normal immune system responses.
Always take WYMESONE 0.5MG as instructed by your doctor. Swallow whole and do not crush or chew.
Difficult sleeping:
Wake up at the same time each day, exercise regularly and do not eat and make your sleeping environment comfortable.
WYMESONE 0.5MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
WYMESONE 0.5MG should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for advice.
Do not drive or handle any machines while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness.
WYMESONE 0.5MG should be used with caution in patients with active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
WYMESONE 0.5MG should be used with caution in patients with active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
Do not take if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Dexamethasone.
WYMESONE 0.5MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
Tell your physician, if you have or had,
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
Drug | : | Dexamethasone |
Pharmacological Category | : | Corticosteroids |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Inflammatory conditions, Bronchial asthma, Endocrine and rheumatic disorders, Cancer, Blood disorders |
Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Injection, Eye drops |
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
Can I stop taking WYMESONE 0.5MG when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Can the use of WYMESONE 0.5MG cause sleeping problem?
Yes. It may cause sleeping problem in some individuals, consult your doctor for advice.
Is WYMESONE 0.5MG effective?
Yes, it is effective if used in the prescribed dose and frequency as instructed by your physician.
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