Last Updated: September 24, 2026

Details for New Drug Application (NDA): 011983

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NDA 011983 describes DECADRON, which is a drug marketed by Merck and is included in eight NDAs. Additional details are available on the DECADRON profile page.

The generic ingredient in DECADRON is dexamethasone acetate. There are four drug master file entries for this compound. Additional details are available on the dexamethasone acetate profile page.

Summary for 011983

Tradename:	DECADRON
Applicant:	Merck
Ingredient:	dexamethasone sodium phosphate
Patents:	0

Profile for product number 002

Active Rx/OTC/Discontinued:	DISCN	Dosage:	CREAM;TOPICAL			Strength	EQ 0.1% PHOSPHATE
Approval Date:	Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982	TE:		RLD:	No

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