Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Somerset Therapeutics LLC |
| Manufacturer SKU / Item # | 70069002510 |
| NDC Number | 70069-025-10 (Box) |
| Active Ingredient | Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (10 mg/mL equivalent) |
| Concentration / Strength | 10 mg/mL (High-Potency Concentration) |
| Total Content per Vial | 100 mg Dexamethasone Phosphate / 10 mL |
| Volume per Unit | 10 mL |
| Container Type | Glass Multiple-Dose Vial (MDV) |
| Administration Route | Intravenous (IV), Intramuscular (IM), Intra-Articular, Intralesional, Soft Tissue |
| Formulation | Preservative-Containing (10 mg/mL Benzyl Alcohol) / Sterile |
| Storage Temperature | 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) (Protect from light and freezing) |
| Packaging Configuration | 10 Vials per Box / Pack |
| Regulatory Category | Prescription-Only (Rx) / ANDA Approved |
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Key Features & Clinical Applications
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High-Potency Anti-Inflammatory & Immunosuppressive Therapy: Delivers rapid corticosteroid action across severe inflammatory conditions, acute allergic reactions, endocrine emergencies, cerebral edema, and rheumatologic disorders.
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Oncology & Acute Care Adjunct: Widely utilized in hospital and outpatient infusion settings for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CNAV) prophylaxis and management of severe airway edema.
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Versatile Multi-Route Administration: Formulated for systemic IV infusion/injection, deep IM administration, or targeted local injections (intra-articular, intralesional, or soft tissue).
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Multi-Vial Clinic Pack Efficiency: Supplied in a 10-vial box format to streamline bulk storage, reduce unit procurement overhead, and maintain stock readiness across outpatient suites and surgical centers.
⚠️ Preservative Hazard (Benzyl Alcohol Warning): Contains benzyl alcohol as a preservative. Benzyl alcohol is associated with serious adverse events, including “gasping syndrome” and death in neonates and low-birth-weight infants. Do not use in neonates, infants, or premature infants.
⚠️ Infection Masking & Immunosuppression: Corticosteroids may mask signs of infection and decrease host resistance. Avoid abrupt cessation following long-term therapy to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency.
⚠️ Route Precaution: Local intra-articular administration must be performed under strict aseptic conditions to prevent septic arthritis. Avoid injecting into unstable or infected joints.
