Decason C 0.1%+0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone chloramphenicol |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Indications
- acute purulent conjunctivitis
- inflammation of corneal layers
- corneal ulceration
- keratitis disciformis
- post-herpetic keratitis
- allergic conjunctivitis
- allergic blepharitis
- chronic iritis
- anterior uveitis
- corneal injury
- bacterial conjunctivitis
- otitis externa
- otitis media
- suppurative otitis media
Pharmacology
- glucocorticoid
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-allergic
- topical treatment
- absorption
- bacteriostatic antibiotic
- ribosome binding
- protein synthesis inhibition
Dosage & Administration
- dosage regimen for bacterial conjunctivitis
- dosage regimen for corneal ulcers
- dosage regimen for otitis externa
- dosage regimen for otitis media
Interaction
- interaction with anticoagulants
- inhibition by Phenobarbital
- reduced efficacy with phenytoin
- reduced efficacy with phenobarbitone
- reduced efficacy with ephedrine
- reduced efficacy with rifampicin
Contraindications
- epithelial herpes simplex cornealis
- fungal infections of the eye
- viral infections of the eye
- tuberculous infections of the eye
- glaucoma
- myelosuppression
- hypersensitivity to Chloramphenicol
- hypersensitivity to Dexamethasone
Side Effects
- ocular burning
- discomfort
- stinging
- redness
- itching
- conjunctivitis
- foreign body sensation
- photophobia
- blurred vision
- dryness
- eye pain
- allergic sensitization
- intraocular pressure elevation
- optic nerve damage
- posterior subcapsular cataract formation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- caution during pregnancy
- caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- persistent fungal infections of the cornea
- posterior subcapsular cataract formation
- glaucoma with optic nerve damage
- intraocular pressure monitoring
- overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- cool and dry place
- away from light
- keep out of the reach of children
- do not use after 30 days of first opening