Dexon 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Dexamethasone ophthalmic
Company	Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Dexon 005 eye ointment

Indications

Treatment of allergic non-infectious blepharitis and conjunctivitis
Treatment of non-infectious keratitis, punctate keratitis, disciform keratitis
Treatment of inflammation of the anterior uvea (iritis, iridocyclitis)
Treatment of scleritis, episcleritis and myositis
Post-operative management of cataract, strabismus & other ocular surgeries

Pharmacology

Dexamethasone is a cortisone derivative
30 times greater anti-inflammatory activity than hydrocortisone
Anti-allergic, anti-exudative and anti-proliferative properties
Therapeutic concentrations found in cornea and aqueous humor 15-30 minutes after local application

Dosage & Administration

Instill 1 drop of Dexamethasone ophthalmic solution into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day
Apply a small amount of Dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment into the conjunctival sac 3-4 times per day
Minimize the dose when desired improvement is observed

Interaction

Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted with Dexon

Contraindications

Injuries and ulcerating processes of the cornea
Purulent infections of the conjunctiva and eyelids
Tuberculosis, mycosis, glaucoma

Side Effects

Reversible rise in intraocular pressure in predisposed patients

Pregnancy & Lactation

Should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus

Precautions & Warnings

Corticosteroids may mask, activate or aggravate an eye infection
Do not touch dropper tip to any surface

Overdose Effects

Overdose through local or accidental oral administration is not likely

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature
Protect from light
Contents should not be used more than one month after first opening of the bottle

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