DECADRON-LA vs HYDROCORTONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

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

decadron-la hydrocortone

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

$0.14 /g

Type

Active ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Merck

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 4 hours

about 1.5 hours

Treats

Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

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

Decadron-La and Hydrocortone are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Decadron-La and Hydrocortone?

Decadron-La contains Dexamethasone Acetate, while Hydrocortone contains Hydrocortisone 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.