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Drug Information

Drug Generic Name DEXAMETHASONE
Drug Class CORTICOSTEROIDS AND ANTI-INFLAMMATIORY PREPARATIONS
Chapter Eye

Indications: local treatment of inflammation.

Cautions: aggravation of dendritic corneal ulceration; glaucoma may be produced. Not to be used for a long period except when its use is indicated.

Contra-indications: ocular herpes simplex and fungal infections; tuberculous lesions of the eye.

Dose: instill one or two drops into the conjunctival sac every hour during the day and when convenient every two hours during the night as initial therapy. After favorable response reduce to 3-4 times daily as it may be sufficient.

Brand Name
  • Decadron Eye Drops
  • Maxitrol Eye Drops (With Neomycin 0.35% & Polymyxin B 6000 Units/ml)
  • Sofradex Eye Drops (With Framycetin 0.5% & Gramicidin 0.005%)
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