Stability of dexamethasone sodium phosphate over a 28 day period when added to commercial veterinary wipe and pad products

Abstract

Background-Topical glucocorticoids commonly are used in the management of canine atopic dermatitis to control and prevent allergy flares. Compounding commercial veterinary wipe/pad products to include dexamethasone sodium phosphate (Dex SP) can simplify treatment protocols for owners. Dex SP has not been evaluated for stability when added to wipes/pads. Hypothesis/objective -To evaluate the stability of Dex SP when compounded in three commercial veterinary wipe/pad products containing chlorhexidine. Methods and materials -Dex SP