Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) and is used to treat certain forms of arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders (e.g., colitis); severe allergies; and asthma. Some bleaching creams include dexamethasone to help reduce redness in the skin. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.