DEXAMETHASONE
UNII 7S5I7G3JQL

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Dexamethasone, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 7S5I7G3JQL.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 50-02-2 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 3264. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
7S5I7G3JQL
CAS Registry Number
50-02-2
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
DEXAMETHASONE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
7S5I7G3JQL
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C22H29FO5
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
UREBDLICKHMUKA-CXSFZGCWSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
816
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C[C@@H]1C[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]4(C)[C@]3([C@H](C[C@]2(C)[C@]1(C(=O)CO)O)O)F

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Dexamethasone. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

DEXAMETHASONE

Common Names & Synonyms

16.ALPHA.-METHYL-9.ALPHA.-FLUOROPREDNISOLONE
APHTHASOLONE
BETAMETHASONE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
DEXAMETASONE
DEXAMETHASONE [EMA EPAR]
DEXAMETHASONE [EP MONOGRAPH]
DEXAMETHASONE [GREEN BOOK]
DEXAMETHASONE [HSDB]
DEXAMETHASONE [INN]
DEXAMETHASONE [JAN]
DEXAMETHASONE [MART.]
DEXAMETHASONE [MI]
DEXAMETHASONE [ORANGE BOOK]
DEXAMETHASONE [USP MONOGRAPH]
DEXAMETHASONE [USP-RS]
DEXAMETHASONE [VANDF]
DEXAMETHASONE [WHO-DD]
DEXAMETHASONE [WHO-IP]
DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
DEXAMETHASONUM [WHO-IP LATIN]
FLUORMETHYLPREDNISOLONE
GAMMACORTEN
HEXADECADROL
MILLICORTEN
PREGNA-1,4-DIENE-3,20-DIONE, 9-FLUORO-11,17,21-TRIHYDROXY-16-METHYL-,(11.BETA.,16.ALPHA.)-9-FLUORO-11.BETA.,17,21-TRIHYDROXY-16.ALPHA.-METHYLPREGNA-1,4-DIENE-3,20-DIONE
SUPERPREDNOL
VISUMETAZONE

Brand / Trade Names

AEROSEB-DEX
CIPRODEX COMPONENT DEXAMETHASONE
DECADERM
DECADRON
DECASPRAY
DEXACIDIN COMPONENT DEXAMETHASONE
DEXACORTAL
DEXACORTIN
DEXAMONOZON
DEXAPOS
DEXA-SINE
DEXASITE
DEXASONE
DEXASPORIN COMPONENT DEXAMETHASONE
DEXONE
DEXTENZA
DEXYCU
FORTECORTIN
HEMADY
HEXADROL
ISOPTO-DEX
LOVERINE
LUXAZONE
MAXIDEX
MAXITROL COMPONENT DEXAMETHASONE
OZURDEX
TOBRADEX COMPONENT DEXAMETHASONE
TOBRADEX ST COMPONENT DEXAMETHASONE

Systematic Nomenclature

(11.BETA.,16.ALPHA.)-9-FLUORO-11,17,21-TRIHYDROXY-16-METHYLPREGNA-1,4-DIENE-3,20-DIONE
9-FLUORO-11.BETA.,17,21-TRIHYDROXY-16.ALPHA.-METHYLPREGNA-1,4-DIENE-3,20-DIONE

Technical Codes

ISV-305
NSC-34521
OTO-104

NDC Products Containing DEXAMETHASONE

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: