Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Postoperative ocular inflammation, Ocular pain Age: Adult Condition: Cataract surgery |
Dose: Ophthalmic solution – 0.07% or 0.09% Frequency: once daily Duration: starting 1 day before, and continuing until 14 days after surgery Note: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) |
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Indication: Postoperative ocular inflammation, Ocular pain Age: Adult Condition: Cataract surgery |
Dose: Ophthalmic solution – 0.09% Frequency: twice daily Duration: beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and continuing through the 1st 14 days of post-operative period Note: Instill 1 drop |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Administration
- Wash hands thoroughly before use
- Tilt head back and pull lower eyelid down
Side Effect
- Abnormal sensation in eye
- conjunctival hyperemia
- eye irritation (including burning/stinging)
- eye pain
- eye pruritus
- eye redness
- headache and iritis
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Ophthalmic Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone)
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Increased potential for healing problems
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light. Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening.
Data Sources
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