Dexamethasone

In shortageOrange BookUNIISPLATC A01AC02

Last synced from FDA National Drug Code directory (United States) on June 3, 2026

Identification

ManufacturerDirect_rx

CountryUS (United States)

ATC codeA01AC02

Dispensing—

ReimbursedNo

SourceFDA National Drug Code directory (United States)

Last synced6/3/2026

Packs · 2

ndc11
7218957215
15 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (72189-572-15)
ndc11
7218957221
21 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (72189-572-21)

Annotations

UNII (FDA Substance ID)

7S5I7G3JQL

DEXAMETHASONE

RxCUI 3264

Orange Book

A216282

ABABABABAB

DailyMed SPL labels

1 version tracked

FDA shortage

Currently in shortage

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection

Raw payload (JSON)

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}

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