Eye drops "Dexamethasone": instructions for use
Medicinal preparation «Dexamethasone» instructionon application characterizes as a drug that is capable of exerting powerful anti-inflammatory and even anti-shock effects. It also has anti-allergic effect. By its action, this remedy surpasses such powerful drugs as Prednisolone and Cortisone.
As a synthetic drug, the drug "Dexamethasone" enters the pharmacy chain:
in the form of tablets, each containing 500 μg of dexamethasone. Each package contains from 10 to 50 pieces;
in ampoules containing a milliliter of a solution of 0.4%, of which 5 to 25 pieces in each package;
in the form of drops for the eyes in vials that contain 0.1% solution. Vials can be from 5 to 10 milliliters.
To buy medicines that contain dexamethasone in their composition, you can only by prescription.
Drops of the eye "Dexamethasone" found wideapplication in the field of modern ophthalmology. Having anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effect, they help to get rid of itching, reduce red eyes. Indispensable in the provision of first aid for inflamed eyes as a result of dust or mechanical impact, as well as the occurrence of any infection. However, the duration of the use of the drug "Dexamethasone" (drops eye) instruction warns. As a synthetic glucocorticoid, it increases intraocular pressure with this application.
Nevertheless, eye drops "Dexamethozone" is a very effective medicine for the treatment of eye diseases. It is used for the following diseases:
conjunctivitis allergic,
blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis,
keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis,
episcleritis and scleritis,
iridocyclitis and iritis, as well as other uveitis,
various inflammatory processes,
consequences of surgery and injuries.
With the listed diseases, "Dexamethasone"Instructions for the use of drops recommends instill three times a day in each eye no more than two drops. In difficult cases, six-time use of drops is allowed. Immediately after applying the drops for a few seconds, you may worry about itching and burning. The duration of treatment can be a little over a week, but not more than three. In case of hypersensitivity or intolerance to the components of the drug, it is necessary to immediately stop using it and contact the oculist.
In the treatment of inflammatory purulent diseases of the droplet "Dexamethasone" the instruction for use recommends the use in combination with antibiotics.
However, if you have glaucoma or trachoma, inflammation of the cornea or you are diagnosed with a viral or fungal eye disease, do not use a drop of dexamethasone.
Like many other medications, drops of "Dexamethasone" (instructions for use contain information about this) have contraindications and side effects.
Side effects:
intraocular pressure and its increase with prolonged use,
development of glaucoma,
allergic conjunctivitis,
dermatitis,
Skin irritation, itching and burning.
Contraindicated use of the drug in the following cases:
Intolerance to the components of the drug,
Diseases of the eyes (the virus has a fungus),
purulent conjunctivitis in acute form,
purulent inflammation of the mucous eyes or eyelids,
the presence of conjunctivitis of a simple,
diseases of trachoma and glaucoma,
violation of the cornea of the eye,
eye tuberculosis,
mechanical damage to the eye.
Along with all the information that includes"Dexamethasone" itself is an instruction for use, there are also information about the conditions of its storage. Keep the drops in a cool dry place, protected from direct sunlight for no more than two years.
