Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Drops – 1-2 drops Frequency: 2-4 times daily |
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Age: Adult Condition: Severe cases during the initial 24-48 hours |
Dose: Drops – 1-2 drops Frequency: every 4 hours |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Steroid responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe Age: Children and adolescents 2 to 17 years |
Dose: Ophthalmic – 1 drop Frequency: 2 to 4 times daily Note: Route: Ophthalmic |
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Indication: Steroid responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe Age: Children and adolescents 2 to 17 years Condition: First 24 to 48 hours |
Dose: Ophthalmic – 1 drop Frequency: every 4 hours Duration: First 24 to 48 hours Note: Route: Ophthalmic |
Administration
- Wash hands thoroughly
- Apply as directed
Side Effect
- Elevated intraocular pressure
- optic nerve damage
- postsubcapsular cataract formation
- delayed wound healing
- uveitis
- perforation of the globe
- keratitis
- conjunctivitis
- Corneal ulcer
- loss of accommodation
- secondary ocular infections
- rarely systemic hypercorticoidism
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Viral Diseases of Cornea/Conjunctiva
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Can worsen viral infection
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Herpes Simplex Keratitis
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Can worsen infection
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at or below 25°C. Do not freeze. Do not use 30 days after first opening the bottle, even if there is still some liquid remaining.
Data Sources
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