DM-Sone 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Dexamethasone ophthalmic
Company Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd

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
  • Anti-allergic, anti-exudative, and anti-proliferative properties
  • Therapeutic concentrations found in cornea and aqueous humor 15-30 minutes after application
  • Inhibits phospholipase A2, the first step in prostaglandin synthesis

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day
  • Acute cases: up to 1 drop every hour if necessary (ophthalmic solution)
  • Apply a small amount into the conjunctival sac 3-4 times per day (ophthalmic ointment)

Interaction

  • Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted with DM-Sone

Contraindications

  • Injuries and ulcerating processes of the cornea, particularly those of bacterial or viral origin
  • Purulent infections of the conjunctiva and eyelids
  • Tuberculosis, mycosis, glaucoma

Side Effects

  • Predisposed patients may experience a reversible rise in intraocular pressure

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Animal experiments have shown adverse effects on the fetus
  • Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Corticosteroids may mask, activate or aggravate an infection of the eye
  • If no improvement is seen after a few days application, other form of treatment should be used
  • Avoid touching 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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