Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Eye inflammation Age: Adults |
Dose: Eye drops – 1 or 2 drops Frequency: every 1 or 2 hours until control is achieved Note: Then the frequency may be reduced. |
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Indication: Ear inflammation Age: Adults |
Dose: Ear drops – 2 or 3 drops Frequency: every 2 or 3 hours until control is achieved Note: Then the frequency may be reduced. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Inflammation Age: Children Condition: Eye |
Dose: Eye drops – 1 or 2 drops Frequency: every 1 or 2 hours Note: instilled to each affected eye until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced |
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Indication: Inflammation Age: Children Condition: Ear |
Dose: Ear drops – 2 or 3 drops Frequency: every 2 or 3 hours Note: instilled to each affected ear until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced |
Administration
- Clean area before use
- Use as directed
Side Effect
- Corneal ulcer
- raised IOP and reduced visual acuity
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Thiazide diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone)
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Increased hyperglycaemia and hypokalaemia
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NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac)
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Increased incidence of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Systemic Fungal or Acute Infections
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Can worsen infections
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
This should be protected from light, store below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening.
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