Sonexa 0.05% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

3 gm tube: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Dexamethasone ophthalmic
Company Aristopharma ltd
Also available as
Sonexa 01 eye drop

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 with high anti-inflammatory activity
  • Therapeutic concentrations of Dexamethasone are found in both the cornea and aqueous humor
  • Inhibition of phospholipase A2 and prostaglandin synthesis
  • Inhibition of chemotactic infiltration of neutrophils into the site of inflammation

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day for ophthalmic solution
  • Acute cases: up to 1 drop every hour if necessary for ophthalmic solution
  • Apply a small amount into the conjunctival sac 3-4 times per day for ophthalmic ointment
  • Keep eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes after applying ophthalmic ointment

Interaction

  • Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted

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

  • Adverse effect on the fetus in animal experiments
  • Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Corticosteroids may mask, activate or aggravate an infection of the eye
  • Do not touch dropper tip to any surface to avoid contamination

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 the first opening of the bottle

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