Dexon0.05%
Eye Ointment
The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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Indication
Steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe, such as conjunctivitis, k... View More
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Ocular inflammation Adult: As 0.05% ointment: Apply 0.5-1 inch ribbon of ointment into the conjunctival sac(s) up to 4 times daily. Redu... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Patients wearing contact lenses, herpes simplex & other virus conditions, mycosis, glaucoma, new born babies, fungal diseases of ocular or auricular str... View More
Mode of Action
Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid which decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary p... View More
Precaution
Patients with hypothyroidism; cirrhosis, hypertension, CHF, ulcerative colitis, thromboembolic disorders, osteoporosis, glaucoma, cataracts or TB of the... View More
Side Effect
Cataract (4% ) Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma, optic nerve damage, and defects in visual acuity and field of vision (after prolonged use) ... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no adequate or well-controlled studies in pregnant women; should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the moth... View More
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