DexPak TaperPaks are prescription pharmaceutical products in a specific dosage regimen for the treatment of symptoms related to contact dermatitis and other disease states which may benefit from short term, tapered, oral corticosteroid therapy.

There are two DexPak TaperPak formats: DexPak 13 Day TaperPak and DexPak 10 Day TaperPak. Both DexPak formats contain a potent oral corticosteroid which is dosed in a specific amount for a defined period of time. DexPak 13 Day may be beneficial for treating more severe cases of contact dermatitis or when treatment is initiated early in the course of the disease. DexPak 10 Day may be more useful when treating less severe cases of contact dermatitis or when therapy is initiated well into the normal course of the disease. Each provides a sufficient amount of an oral corticosteroid to provide prompt initial relief of symptoms, and both continue to deliver a sufficient amount of drug to help prevent reoccurrence of these symptoms. The systematic tapering of tablets provides a format to help prevent or minimize any untoward events which may be related to corticosteroid withdrawal.

Both DexPak 13 Day TaperPak and DexPak 10 Day TaperPak provide a convenient dosing regimen which helps the patient take the medication specifically as prescribed. Compliance with oral corticosteroid therapy is critical to assure both efficacy and safety. Taken as prescribed, the patient achieves prompt and ongoing relief, potential side effects are minimized, and therapy is appropriately tapered to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

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It is important to complete DexPak therapy as prescribed to help prevent the reoccurrence of symptoms and to appropriately taper the dosage. Do Not Discontinue therapy abruptly without consulting your physician. Dosing should be appropriately tapered to help prevent side effects which may occur from rapid discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy. If you believe you are experiencing side effects, consult your physician to determine the best method to taper your therapy.