Dexamet0.10%
Rx- Generic:
- Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep
- Company:
- Rephco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Eye/Ear Drops
- Pack size:
- 5ml drop
৳ 60/unit
Pack: ৳ 60
At a glance
Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of eye infections. It reduces the redness and swelling caused by infections, allergies, and injuries. It is sometime used after eye surgery. Never use Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it and shake the bottle well before each use. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. You should not discontinue using the medicine unless your doctor tells you so. Stopping the medication before time may allow the bacteria to continue their growth, which may result in return of the infection. It may cause eye irritation, blurred vision, and bitter taste in the mouth. These side effects are usually temporary and resolve with time. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive or operate other machines until your vision is clear. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult with your doctor before using this medicine.
Indications
• Eye infection
Mechanism of action
Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
Dosage
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.
Administration
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.
Side effects
Common: • Eye irritation • Watery eyes
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. Your doctor has prescribed Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Contraindications
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.
Food interactions
No interaction found/established
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye prep is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No interaction found/established No interaction found/established
Common questions
Eye vision everyday low but night not seen day clear Eye vision everyday low Get ur refraction n retina examination done Eye infection occurs and alway fluidity eye Hi Kindly use Baba ramdev eye drops after consulting patanajli doctor I am feeling itching in my eyes from past 2 days and water is also coming from my eyes. As I have allergy from dust this might be because of it as 3-4 days back when I was riding a bike dust came into my eyes. What I need to do to get rid of it? use genteal eye drops , vigamox eye drops 3 times per day . show to eye doctor right side eye vision is low compared to left side eye which drops i can use to treat this problem please inform me i am troubling with multiple problems please help me To know the cause of low vision. Get urself examined Sir, I have my left eye (-0.75) number's of my glass, now I am feeling much stress in the both eyes. Would you suggest me Regarding it. I am professional in auto cad operator ( works on computer) Thank you show to eye doctor for check up . use genteal eye drops eye drops 4 times per day Eye redness and low vision and Get ur vision n refraction and wear glasses Eye Dr's hv advised Just Tears. Last month left eye reddened, felt like spec in my eye. Was advised TOBA plain. After one month again same eye reddened for 2 -3 days. Used just tears and cleared after 3 days Now the right had the same problem. Morning eye waters and during day ok. use genteal eye drops , vigamox eye drops 3 times per day for 2 weeksshow to eye doctor I wear specs, sometimes it itches so much that it becomes red Evrydy my eyes gets watery Plz help use systane ultra eye drops , olopine eye drops 3 times per day for 2 months . consult ur eye doctor