Pack size: 1 5ml drop  |  Price is for the whole 5ml drop

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep

Form: Eye/Ear Drops 0.10%

Indication

Allergic conjunctivitis, Ocular inflammation, Superficial punctate keratitis , Herpes zoster keratitis, Iritis , Cyclitis.

Adult Dose

Eye: 1 or 2 drops in conjunctival sac. Severe or acute inflammation: Every 30 to 60 minutes as initial therapy, reducing the dosage when favourable response is observed to every two to four hours. Further reduction may be made to one drop three or four times daily if sufficient to control inflammation. Chronic inflammation: Every three to six hours, or as necessary. Allergic inflammation: Every three to four hours until the desired response is obtained.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; Contraindicated in epithelial herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella, and most other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva; tuberculosis of the eye; fungal disease of ocular structures; other diseases caused by micro-organisms, may be enhanced by the presence of the steroid. It is contraindicated in patients with perforated ear drum membrane.

Mode of Action

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid which decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It suppresses normal immune response.

Precaution

Prolonged use may result in ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma, with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity, and posterior subcapsular cataract formation.Elderly, children and adolescent; pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown/use caution

Side Effect

Cataract (4% ) Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma, optic nerve damage, and defects in visual acuity and field of vision (after prolonged use) <1% Transient ocular stinging, burning, local irritation, ocular discharge, ocular discomfort or pain, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, abnormal vision/blurring, pruritus, lid margin crusting, sticky sensation, increased fibrin, dry eye, conjunctival edema, corneal staining, keratitis, tearing, edema, irritation, corneal ulcer, browache, eyelid erythema, corneal edema, infiltrate, corneal erosion, mydriasis, ptosis, epithelial punctate keratitis, and possible corneal or scleral malacia, [posterior subcapsular cataracts] (prolonged use)

Introduction

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Uses of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

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Side effects of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

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How to use Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution works

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established