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Dexafree Price in the UAE (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest Abu Dhabi DoH public price
AED 95.00

Dexafree (dexamethasone): 1 mg/ml eye drops, 30. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $25.87
AED 95.00
per pack
1
strength
1
listed pack
−83%
cheapest same-strength alternative
83% less

Maxidex costs AED 16.50 per pack for dexamethasone 1 mg eye drops, against AED 95.00 for Dexafree.

11 brands

of dexamethasone are listed in the UAE, including Arcodexan, Decadron and Maxidex.

Every listed pack

Dexafree strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Dexafree official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Dexafree1 mg/ml eye drops30AED 95.00—

Dexafree is sold in the UAE as 1 mg eye drops. The official list names Laboratoires Thea, FRANCE as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Dexafree vs other dexamethasone 1 mg eye drops in the UAE

MaxidexAED 16.50
Dexafree (this page)AED 95.00
dexamethasone 1 mg eye drops: price per pack (AED)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Maxidex5AED 16.50—

Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.

What this price means

How public prices work in the UAE

Prices on this page are the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: the most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge for the pack. Health insurance (for example Thiqa or Basic plans) may cover all or part of it, and the patient pays any co-payment.

See every dexamethasone product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Dexafree cost in the UAE?
Dexafree costs AED 95.00. This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Dexafree?
Dexafree contains dexamethasone. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dexafree in the UAE?
Yes. For dexamethasone 1 mg eye drops, Maxidex is listed at AED 16.50 for 5, about 83% less than Dexafree. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Dexafree?
The official list names Laboratoires Thea, FRANCE as the manufacturer of Dexafree products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Dexafree in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Dexafree as a prescription-only medicine.
Evidence

Sources

  1. Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

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