Dexamethasone-21-Phosphate Disodium Salt

This topical medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (eg, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).

Avoidance requires reading labels, package inserts, and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer. Be sure to tell your health care provider that you have this allergy.

Skin contact with Dexamethasone-21-phosphate is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing Dexamethasone-21-phosphate should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is no information ask your pharmacist or call the company directly.

At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.

Anti-inflammatory agent – creams, lotions, and injection.