Optison-N 0.1%+0.5% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

3 gm tube: ৳ 14.38

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Inflammatory eye conditions
  • Uveitis
  • Marginal keratitis
  • Allergic conjunctivitis
  • Blepharitis
  • Episcleritis
  • Otitis externa
  • Inflammatory nasal conditions

Pharmacology

  • Corticosteroid
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Psoriasis treatment
  • Bactericidal
  • Broad spectrum antibiotic
  • Inhibition of protein synthesis

Dosage & Administration

  • Eye drops dosage instructions
  • Ear drops dosage instructions
  • Nose drops dosage instructions
  • Eye ointment application instructions

Contraindications

  • Viral infection
  • Fungal infection
  • Tuberculous infection
  • Purulent conditions
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpetic keratitis
  • Perforated ear drum

Side Effects

  • Acute sensitization
  • Rise in intra-ocular pressure
  • Thinning of cornea
  • Corneal perforation
  • Cataract
  • Prolonged treatment effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • FDA pregnancy category classification
  • Topical corticosteroid effects on fetal development
  • Avoid extensive topical steroid use in pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Definitive diagnosis before steroid use
  • Regular review for raised intra-ocular pressure
  • Avoid unnecessary neomycin use

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 25°C

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