The drug "Dexamethasone" describes the instructions for use as a drug that is able to have a powerful anti-inflammatory and even anti-shock effect. It also has an anti-allergic effect. In its action, this remedy surpasses such powerful medicines as Prednisolone and Cortisone.
Being a synthetic drug, the drug "Dexamethasone" enters the pharmacy network:
in tablet form, each containing 500 micrograms of dexamethasone. Each package contains from 10 to 50 pieces;
in ampoules containing per milliliter of a solution of 0.4%, of which from 5 to 25 pieces in each package;
in the form of drops for the eyes in vials that contain 0.1% solution. Bottles can be from 5 to 10 milliliters.
You can buy medicines containing dexamethasone in your composition only by prescription.
Dexamethasone eye drops are widely used in the field of modern ophthalmology. With anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects, they help get rid of itching, reduce redness of the eyes. Indispensable in the provision of first aid for inflamed eyes as a result of dust or mechanical stress, as well as the occurrence of any infection. However, the instruction warns against the duration of use of the drug "Dexamethasone" (eye drops). Being a synthetic glucocorticoid, it increases intraocular pressure with this application .
Nevertheless, Dexamethosone eye drops is a very effective medication for treating eye diseases . It is used for the following diseases:
conjunctivitis allergic non-purulent,
blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis,
keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis,
episcleritis and scleritis,
iridocyclitis and iritis, as well as other uveitis,
various inflammatory processes
consequences of surgery and injuries.
With the listed diseases, “Dexamethasone”, the instructions for use of the drop recommends instilling no more than two drops in each eye three times a day. In difficult cases, six-time use of drops is allowed. Immediately after applying the drops, itching and burning can be disturbing for a few seconds. The duration of treatment can be a little more than a week, but no more than three. If you experience hypersensitivity or intolerance to the components of the drug, you must immediately stop its use and consult an ophthalmologist.
In the treatment of inflammatory suppurative diseases, Dexamethasone Drops are recommended for use in combination with antibiotics.
However, if you have glaucoma or trachoma, corneal inflammation, or you are diagnosed with a viral or fungal eye disease, you should not use Dexamethasone drops.
Like many other drugs, dexamethasone drops (the instructions for use contain information about this) have contraindications and side effects.
Side effects:
intraocular pressure and its increase with prolonged use,
the development of glaucoma,
allergic conjunctivitis,
dermatitis,
Skin irritation, itching and burning.
The use of the drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
Intolerance to the components of the drug,
eye diseases (whether the virus is a fungus),
purulent conjunctivitis in acute form,
purulent inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes or eyelids,
the presence of conjunctivitis simple, non-purulent,
trachoma and glaucoma diseases
violation of the cornea of the eye ,
ocular tuberculosis,
mechanical damage to the eye.
Along with all the information that Dexamethasone includes - instructions for use, it also contains information about the storage conditions of the drug. Drops should be stored in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight for no more than two years.