Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Corneal Ulcers |
Dose: Eye Drops – 2 drops Frequency: every 15 minutes for the first six hours and then every 30 minutes for the remainder of the first day Duration: 1 day |
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Indication: Corneal Ulcers Condition: Second day of treatment |
Dose: Eye Drops – 2 drops Frequency: hourly Duration: 1 day |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Eye application Age: Pediatric |
Dose: Suspension Note: Safety and effectiveness of this suspension in pediatric patients for eye application have not been established |
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Indication: Ear application Age: Pediatric (6 months of age and older) |
Dose: Suspension Note: Safety and effectiveness of this suspension in pediatric (6 months of age and older) patients for ear application have been established |
Administration
- Clean ear before use
- Warm drops to body temperature
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
Should be stored in cool and dry place.
Data Sources
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