Respiratory Handbook
For UK audiences

The professional's guide to product selection

Products

Dexamethasone - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution
Phoenix Healthcare Distribution

Dexamethasone - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution

Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders by mouth
• Child: 10–100 mcg/kg daily in 1–2 divided doses.
• Adult: 0.5–10 mg daily.

Mild croup by mouth
Child: 150 mcg/kg for 1 dose

Severe croup by mouth
Child: initially 150 mcg/kg before transfer to hospital, then an additional dose, then another after 12 hours if required.

Dyspnoea due to bronchospasm or partial obstruction in palliative care
Adult: 4–8 mg daily.

Dexamethasone - Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Rosemont Pharmaceuticals

Dexamethasone - Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders by mouth
• Child: 10–100 mcg/kg daily in 1 or 2 divided doses. Up to 300 mcg/kg can be given in emergency situations. 
• Adult: 0.5–10 mg daily.

Mild croup by mouth
• Child: 150 mcg/kg for 1 dose.

Severe croup by mouth
• Child: initially 150 mcg/kg before transfer to hospital, then an additional dose, then another after 12 hours if required.

Dyspnoea due to bronchospasm or partial obstruction in palliative care
• Adult: 4–8 mg daily.

Covid-19 requiring supplemental oxygen
• Child: 150 mcg/kg once daily (max. per dose 6 mg) for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.
• Adult: 6 mg once daily for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.

Dexamethasone - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc
SIGMA Pharmaceuticals

Dexamethasone - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc

Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders by mouth
• Child: 10–100 mcg/kg daily in 1 or 2 divided doses. Up to 300 mcg/kg can be given in emergency situations. 
• Adult: 0.5–10 mg daily.

Mild croup by mouth
• Child: 150 mcg/kg for 1 dose.

Severe croup by mouth
• Child: initially 150 mcg/kg before transfer to hospital, then an additional dose, then another after 12 hours if required.

Dyspnoea due to bronchospasm or partial obstruction in palliative care
• Adult: 4–8 mg daily.

Covid-19 requiring supplemental oxygen
• Child: 150 mcg/kg once daily (max. per dose 6 mg) for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.
• Adult: 6 mg once daily for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.

Dexamethasone - Synchrony Pharma
Synchrony Pharma

Dexamethasone - Synchrony Pharma

Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders by mouth
• Child: 10–100 mcg/kg daily.
• Adult: 0.5–10 mg daily.

Mild croup by mouth
• Child: 150 mcg/kg for 1 dose

Severe croup by mouth
• Child: initially 150 mcg/kg before transfer to hospital, then an additional dose, then another after 12 hours if required.

Dyspnoea due to bronchospasm or partial obstruction in palliative care
• Adult: 4–8 mg daily.

Covid-19 requiring supplemental oxygen, by mouth, or by intravenous injection
• Adult: 6 mg once daily for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.

Dexamethasone - Teva UK Ltd
Teva

Dexamethasone - Teva UK Ltd

Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders by mouth
• Child: 10–100 mcg/kg daily in 1 or 2 divided doses. Up to 300 mcg/kg can be given in emergency situations. 
• Adult: 0.5–10 mg daily.

Mild croup by mouth
• Child: 150 mcg/kg for 1 dose.

Severe croup by mouth
• Child: initially 150 mcg/kg before transfer to hospital, then an additional dose, then another after 12 hours if required.

Dyspnoea due to bronchospasm or partial obstruction in palliative care
• Adult: 4–8 mg daily.

Covid-19 requiring supplemental oxygen
• Child: 150 mcg/kg once daily (max. per dose 6 mg) for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.
• Adult: 6 mg once daily for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.

Dexamethasone - Thame Laboratories Ltd
Thame Laboratories

Dexamethasone - Thame Laboratories Ltd

Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders by mouth
• Child: 10–100 mcg/kg daily in 1 or 2 divided doses. Up to 300 mcg/kg can be given in emergency situations. 
• Adult: 0.5–10 mg daily.

Mild croup by mouth
• Child: 150 mcg/kg for 1 dose.

Severe croup by mouth
• Child: initially 150 mcg/kg before transfer to hospital, then an additional dose, then another after 12 hours if required.

Dyspnoea due to bronchospasm or partial obstruction in palliative care
• Adult: 4–8 mg daily.

Covid-19 requiring supplemental oxygen
• Child: 150 mcg/kg once daily (max. per dose 6 mg) for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.
• Adult: 6 mg once daily for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.

Dexamethasone - Wockhardt UK Ltd
Wockhardt UK

Dexamethasone - Wockhardt UK Ltd

Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders by mouth
• Child: 10–100 mcg/kg daily in 1 or 2 divided doses. Up to 300 mcg/kg can be given in emergency situations. 
• Adult: 0.5–10 mg daily.

Mild croup by mouth
• Child: 150 mcg/kg for 1 dose.

Severe croup by mouth
• Child: initially 150 mcg/kg before transfer to hospital, then an additional dose, then another after 12 hours if required.

Dyspnoea due to bronchospasm or partial obstruction in palliative care
• Adult: 4–8 mg daily.

Covid-19 requiring supplemental oxygen
• Child: 150 mcg/kg once daily (max. per dose 6 mg) for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.
• Adult: 6 mg once daily for 10 days, or until the day of discharge if this is sooner.

Disposable adult mouthpieces - Medisave
Medisave

Disposable adult mouthpieces - Medisave

Made of waxed cardboard. Diameter 30mm.

Disposable adult mouthpieces - Primary Care Supplies
Primary Care Supplies

Disposable adult mouthpieces - Primary Care Supplies

Made of waxed cardboard. Diameter 30mm.

Disposable adult mouthpieces - Williams Medical Supplies
Williams Medical Supplies

Disposable adult mouthpieces - Williams Medical Supplies

Made of waxed cardboard. Diameter 30mm.