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Dexakern 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 28.50

Dexakern (dexamethasone): 4 mg/ml solution for injection, 1. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $7.76
AED 28.50
per pack
1
strength
1
listed pack
−11%
cheapest same-strength alternative
11% less

Dexamethasone costs AED 25.30 per pack for dexamethasone 4 mg injection, against AED 28.50 for Dexakern.

11 brands

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

Every listed pack

Dexakern strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Dexakern official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Dexakern4 mg/ml solution for injection1AED 28.50—

Dexakern is sold in the UAE as 4 mg injection. The official list names KERN PHARMA, S.L., Spain as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Dexakern vs other dexamethasone 4 mg injection in the UAE

DexamethasoneAED 25.30
Dexakern (this page)AED 28.50
Dexamethasone Phosphate Demo SaAED 38.00
Dexamethasone KalceksAED 38.00
Dexamethasone PhosphateAED 41.00
Dexamethasone Sodium PhosphateAED 85.00
Dexamethasone Sodium PhosphateAED 117
Dexamethasone Sodium PhosphateAED 252
dexamethasone 4 mg injection: price per pack (AED)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Dexamethasone1AED 25.30—
Dexamethasone Phosphate Demo Sa10AED 38.00—
Dexamethasone Kalceks10AED 38.00—
Dexamethasone Phosphate1AED 41.00—
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate1AED 85.00—
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate2AED 117—
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate2AED 252—

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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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Dexakern cost in the UAE?
Dexakern costs AED 28.50. This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Dexakern?
Dexakern 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 Dexakern in the UAE?
Yes. For dexamethasone 4 mg injection, Dexamethasone is listed at AED 25.30 for 1, about 11% less than Dexakern. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Dexakern?
The official list names KERN PHARMA, S.L., Spain as the manufacturer of Dexakern products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Dexakern in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Dexakern 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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