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Dexamethasone Ophthalmic
Latest prescription information about Dexamethasone Ophthalmic. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Dexamethasone Ophthalmic
Pronunciation : dex a meth' a sone
Trade Name(s):
India- Losone Eye Drops, Low-Dex Eye Drops, Mexa Inj, Miflox-Dm Eye Drops, Millicortenol Cream, Millicorten-Vioform Cream, Mosi-D Eye Drops, Neoren-D Eye Drops, Obra-D Eye Drops, Obra-D Eye Oint, Ocuroid Eye Drops, Pyricort Eye Drops, Pyrimon Eye Drops, Redexa Amp, Renidex Eye Drops, Sofradex Cream, Sofradex-F Cream, Solodex Eye/Ear Drops, Solodex-J Eye/Ear. International- AK-Dex, Ocu-Dex, Decadron Phosphate, Ophthalmic, Maxidex, Dexasol, Decadron Ocumeter, Ozurdex. This medication is an ophthalmic corticosteroid, prescribed for swelling, itching, redness and irritation of the eyes. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Ophthalmic- As 0.1% solution: Instill 1-2 drops 4-6 times/day. As 0.05% ointment: Apply 0.5-1mg 4 times/day. How it should be taken : It comes as eye drops and eye ointment to apply into the affected eyes. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of sugar, increased eye pressure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Remove contact lenses before using this medication. Side Effects : Drooping of eyelid, increased eye pressure and vision changes. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20 to 25°C). Keep away from children. |
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