DECADRON-LA vs KENALOG-10

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 5, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DECADRON-LA and KENALOG-10 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	KENALOG-10
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.24 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE	TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Manufacturer	Merck	Apothecon
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 4 hours	—
Treats	Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis	Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Berylliosis

decadron-la kenalog-10

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE

TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE

Manufacturer

Merck

Apothecon

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 4 hours

—

Treats

Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Berylliosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Decadron-La and Kenalog-10?

Decadron-La contains Dexamethasone Acetate, while Kenalog-10 contains Triamcinolone Acetonide — 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.