Eye drops 'Dexamethasone': instructions for use

The medicinal preparation "Dexamethasone" instructions for use 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 medicine "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 per 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.

Eye drops "Dexamethasone" have found wide application in the field of modern ophthalmology. Having anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effect, they help to get rid of itching, reduce redness of the eyes. Indispensable in the provision of first aid for inflamed eyes as a result of dust or mechanical attack, as well as the occurrence of any infection. However, the duration of the use of the drug "Dexamethasone" (eye drops) is cautioned by the instruction. As a synthetic glucocorticoid, it increases intraocular pressure with this application .

Nevertheless, Eye Drops "Dexamethozone" is a very effective medication 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 surgical intervention and injuries.

With the listed diseases, "Dexamethasone" instruction for the use of a drop recommends instill three times a day in each eye for not more than two drops. In complex cases, six-time use of drops is allowed. Immediately after the application of drops for several seconds, it can disturb the itching and burning. The duration of treatment can be a little over a week, but not more than three. If there is an increased sensitivity 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 drop "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 (virus or 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" - instructions for use, there are also information about the storage conditions of the drug. Keep the drops in a cool dry place, protected from direct sunlight for no more than two years.