Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Eye Age: Adult |
Dose: Eye Drop – 1 drop Frequency: every four to six hours Note: During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 drop every two hours. |
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Indication: Ear Age: Adult Condition: Acute otitis externa |
Dose: Ear Drop – 4 drops Frequency: 2 times daily Duration: 7 days Note: Frequency should be decreased gradually or warranted in clinical signs. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Eye Condition: Initial 24 to 48 hours |
Dose: Eye Drop – 1 drop Frequency: every two hours Note: to be instilled into conjunctival sac(s) |
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Indication: Eye |
Dose: Eye Drop – 1 drop Frequency: every four to six hours Note: to be instilled into conjunctival sac(s) |
Administration
- Clean area before use
- Apply prescribed drops
Side Effect
- transient ocular burning or discomfort
- Other reported reactions include stinging
- redness
- itching
- conjunctivitis/keratitis
- periocular/facial edema
- foreign body sensation
- photophobia
- blurred vision
- tearing
- dryness
- and eye pain
- Rare reports of dizziness have been received
- The reactions due to the steroid component are elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP) with possible development of glaucoma
- and infrequent optic nerve damage
- posterior sub capsular cataract formation
- and delayed wound healing
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Clozapine, Ropinirole, Theophylline
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May increase plasma concentrations
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Warfarin, Glibenclamide
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Enhances effect
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Herpes Simplex
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Can worsen viral infection
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Other Viral Conditions
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Can aggravate viral infections
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep out of reach of children. Shake well before each use.
Data Sources
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