Pill identification — FDA label match
1791 Pill — Dexamethasone 0.5 mg (Yellow, Oval)
A yellow oval tablet with the imprint 1791 matches the FDA label for Dexamethasone 0.5 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | 1791 |
|---|---|
| Generic name | Dexamethasone |
| Active ingredient(s) | Dexamethasone 0.5 mg |
| Strength | 0.5 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Shape | Oval |
| Size | 6 mm |
| Score | Two even pieces |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-4669-0, 70518-4669-1 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Dexamethasone is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Allergic States Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis and serum sickness. Dermatologic Diseases...
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint 1791?
A yellow oval tablet with the imprint 1791 matches the FDA label for Dexamethasone 0.5 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the 1791 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a yellow oval tablet, 6 mm, with a score recorded as: two even pieces.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID 8deaaaf7-3efd-4065-b29f-e5ef038030f8 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.