Dexatrol Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per mL Dexamethasone 1 mg, neomycin sulphate 3.5 mg, polymyxin B-sulphate 6,000 IU

Indications/Uses

Local treatment for steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which corticosteroid is indicated & where bacterial infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1-2 drops in conjunctival sac. Severe disease May be used every hr, tapered as inflammation subsides. Mild disease Up to 4-6 times daily.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella & other corneal & conjunctival viral disease. Mycobacterial eye infection. Fungal ocular structures diseases.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Not for inj. Hypersensitivity to bisulphites. Prolonged use. Diseases causing cornea or sclera thinning, acute purulent eye conditions, possibility of persistent corneal fungal infection. Monitor IOP if used ≥10 days. Herpes simplex. Pregnancy & lactation.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Allergic sensitization. Elevation of IOP w/ possible development of glaucoma & infrequent optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, delayed wound healing. Fungal infections w/ long-term use. Secondary bacterial ocular infection.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Eye Antiseptics with Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

S01CA01 - dexamethasone and antiinfectives ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids in combination with antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dexatrol eye drops

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's

Dexatrol

dexamethasone + neomycin + polymyxin b

Manufacturer:

EIPICO

Distributor:

Averroes Pharma