Dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection may contain sodium bisulphite as an antioxidant. Sodium bisulphite can cause allergic reactions ranging from mild to life-threatening in people with sulphite sensitivity, especially asthmatic patients who are more prone to sulphite sensitivity. Healthcare professionals should take care with asthmatic patients when using this injection.

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Short notes III: Dexamethasone Injection
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection that may
contain Sodium bisulphite antioxidant require ATTENTION
Why???
Sodium bisulphite may cause allergic reactions including
anaphylactic symptoms & life threateningor less severe asthmatic
episodes in susceptible people
With whom???
People with sulphite sensitivity especially Asthmatic pt.
[since they are more prone to sulphite sensitivity than non-
asthmatic pt.]
Ref. Manufacturer leaflet’s information