DECADRON vs DECADRON-LA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DECADRON 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	DECADRON	DECADRON-LA
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.24 /mL	$0.24 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXAMETHASONE	DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE
Manufacturer	Merck	Merck
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 4 hours	about 4 hours
Treats	Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis	Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

decadron decadron-la

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE

DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Merck

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 4 hours

Treats

Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Which is cheaper, Decadron or Decadron-La?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.24 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Decadron and Decadron-La?

Decadron contains Dexamethasone, 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.