DECADRON W/ XYLOCAINE vs MYSOLINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DECADRON W/ XYLOCAINE and MYSOLINE 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 W/ XYLOCAINE	MYSOLINE
Rating	72/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.23 /mL	~$2.89 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PRIMIDONE
Manufacturer	Merck	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	—	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 4 hours	—
Treats	—	Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Tremor

decadron w/ xylocaine mysoline

Rating

72/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.23 /mL

~$2.89 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

PRIMIDONE

Manufacturer

Merck

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

—

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 4 hours

—

Treats

—

Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Tremor

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Decadron W/ Xylocaine or Mysoline?

By our independent rating, Mysoline scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.6 out of 5 for Decadron W/ Xylocaine. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Decadron W/ Xylocaine and Mysoline?

Decadron W/ Xylocaine contains Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Lidocaine Hydrochloride, while Mysoline contains Primidone — 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.