CORTEF ACETATE vs DECADRON-LA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CORTEF ACETATE and DECADRON-LA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CORTEF ACETATE	DECADRON-LA
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.14 /g	$0.24 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE	DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE
Manufacturer	Pharmacia and Upjohn	Merck
Dosage forms	Topical, Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.5 hours	about 4 hours
Treats	Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis	Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

cortef acetate decadron-la

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.14 /g

$0.24 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Merck

Dosage forms

Topical, Injectable

Injectable

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.5 hours

about 4 hours

Treats

Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis

Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cortef Acetate and Decadron-La?

Cortef Acetate contains Hydrocortisone Acetate, while Decadron-La contains Dexamethasone Acetate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.