DECADRON vs SOLU-CORTEF

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DECADRON and SOLU-CORTEF 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	SOLU-CORTEF
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.24 /mL	$0.14 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXAMETHASONE	HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE
Manufacturer	Merck	Pharmacia and Upjohn
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
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 solu-cortef

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

$0.14 /g

Type

Active ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE

HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE

Manufacturer

Merck

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

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

What is the difference between Decadron and Solu-Cortef?

Decadron contains Dexamethasone, while Solu-Cortef contains Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate — 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.