CORTONE vs DECADRON-LA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CORTONE 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	CORTONE	DECADRON-LA
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.24 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CORTISONE ACETATE	DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE
Manufacturer	Merck	Merck
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 4 hours
Treats	Adrenal Insufficiency, Asthma, Berylliosis	Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

cortone decadron-la

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.24 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CORTISONE ACETATE

DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Merck

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4 hours

Treats

Adrenal Insufficiency, Asthma, Berylliosis

Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cortone or Decadron-La?

Cortone and Decadron-La are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Cortone and Decadron-La?

Cortone contains Cortisone 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.