In the article, we consider a brief instruction and analogues of "Maxidex".
It is an ophthalmic medicine. It is a representative of glucocorticoids.
The main active ingredient in the composition of Maxidex drops is dexamethasone. Auxiliary components are: distilled water, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Drops are packed in bottles having a volume of 5 ml and equipped with a special dispenser.
In addition, Maxidex may be in the form of an eye ointment. The main substance in its composition is also dexamethasone. The product is packaged in 3.5 mg tubes.
Drug exposure
Medicinal drops can reduce the severity of the inflammatory process. A similar effect is observed due to the fact that the tool:
- Reduces the permeability of capillary walls.
- Provides mast cell migration.
- Inhibits the release of mediators responsible for the occurrence of inflammation.
The anti-inflammatory effect of the drug persists for 4-7 hours after application. This is confirmed by the instruction for eye drops "Maxidex". Analogs will be presented below.
Indications for use of the drug
"Maxidex" can be used to treat the following pathologies:
- Otitis.
- Chemical, thermal burns to the eyes.
- Scleritis.
- Conjunctivitis of an allergic origin.
- Allergic blepharitis.
In some cases, the tool can be used as an element of adjuvant therapy with:
- Eye tuberculosis.
- Glaucoma
- Trachoma.
- Fungal lesions.
Contraindications
Ophthalmologists do not recommend using Maxidex if the patient has the following conditions:
- Acute forms of eye diseases.
- Fungal diseases.
- Treelike keratitis.
- Hypersensitivity to steroid medications.
For pregnant women, the medicine is relatively safe, can be used if warranted. In the lactation period, it is recommended to refuse treatment with this agent.
Negative impact
According to the instructions for drops "Maxidex", prolonged use of steroid drugs can lead to the development of side symptoms, namely:
- Allergic reactions.
- Visual impairment.
- Posterior subcapsular cataract.
- A significant increase in intraocular pressure.
Parallel therapy with Maxidex and antibiotic drugs can cause secondary infection. Also, prolonged use of steroid drugs can provoke fungal diseases of the cornea.
Drug use
Instillation of the drug should be done in the conjunctival sac. Doses used for treatment depend on the severity of inflammation:
- With minor inflammation, it is indicated to instill the drug every 4 hours, 1-2 drops. If an improvement occurs, the dosage should be gradually reduced.
- For moderate inflammation, instillations are indicated at intervals of 4-6 hours, 1 drop each. If necessary, the ophthalmologist may recommend other dosages.
- With severe inflammatory processes, 2 drops should be instilled with an interval of half an hour. If a certain result occurs, the interval between instillations should be increased first to 2 hours, and then to 4.
The duration of therapy always depends on the strength of the inflammation.
The cost of medicinal drops
A bottle with eye drops costs about 200 rubles. The price in different pharmacies and regions of the country may vary.
Analogs of Maxidex
The most popular analogues are: Oftan, Fortecortin, Dexaven, Dexafort, Dexamethasone. A doctor should select a replacement. Let's consider some drugs in more detail.
Oftan
The main purpose of the drug is cataract therapy. The main active components in its composition are: cytochrome C, adenosine, nicotinamide. Excipients are: sorbitol, benzalkonium chloride, sodium succinate, sodium phosphate, purified water.
The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy, in the lactation period, in the presence of an allergic reaction to the components of the drug. The use of Oftan can provoke the following side symptoms: decreased blood pressure, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, eye irritation, contact dermatitis of the eyelids, redness of the conjunctiva.
What other analogues of Maxidex are available?
Dexamethasone
It is a representative of the group of corticosteroids, it is able to have anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory effects.
The main indications for which the drug is prescribed are:
- Epithelialization of the cornea of the eye.
- Serious operations on the visual organ.
- Therapy, injury prevention.
- Conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis of an allergic origin.
- Physical, chemical injuries.
- Inflammation of the posterior segment: chorioretinitis, choroiditis.
- Sympathetic ophthalmia.
- Inflammation of the choroid.
- Inflammation in the visual organs: iritis, iridocyclitis, blepharitis, keratitis, scleritis, episiscleritis.
Instill this analogue of Maxidex drops 3-5 times a day, using 1-2 drops for each eye. Therapy should last no more than 2-3 weeks.
The active component in the composition of the pharmacological agent is sodium dexamethasone phosphate, auxiliary - borax, benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, boric acid, purified water.
Among the contraindications that prevent the use of the drug, the following conditions:
- Allergy to any component in the composition of the drops.
- Increased intraocular pressure.
- Lesions of the corneal epithelium.
- Purulent pathologies.
- Fungal eye lesions.
- A variety of mycobacterial infections.
- Viral pathology of the conjunctiva, cornea.
- Smallpox.
- Keratitis
Dexaven
The active ingredient in this Maxidex analogue is dexamethasone phosphate. The use of the drug in ophthalmology is justified in the following cases:
- Sympathetic ophthalmia.
- Surgery, eye injuries.
- Scleritis.
- Episcleritis.
- Blepharitis.
- Blepharoconjunctivitis.
- Keratitis
- Conjunctivitis is allergic, not purulent.
You should not use the drug for glaucoma, trachoma, corneal diseases, purulent infections, tuberculous lesions of the eyes, fungal pathologies of the visual organs.
It is recommended to bury the medicine in the eyes in acute conditions with an interval of 1-2 hours, 1-2 drops. Therapy can last from several days to several weeks.
We examined the analogues of eye drops "Maxidex".