symptoms of conjunctivitis
Eye disease manifests itself:
- redness of the eye;
- painful sensations;
- severe itching;
- watery eyes;
- photophobia.
Application Dexamethasone conjunctivitis minimizes disease manifestation and faster patient recovery.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Dexamethasone
Drops are white slurry with a small precipitate is dissolved with stirring. The drug has a like-active substance.
are optional components:
- polysorbate;
- disodium phosphate dodecahydrate;
- sodium chloride;
- purified water.
Indications
Dexamethasone are useful for the treatment of:
- conjunctivitis (allergic and adenovirus);
- keratitis;
- scleritis;
- episcleritis;
- uveitis;
- sympathetic ophthalmia;
- blepharitis.
Also it can be used in therapeutic and prophylactic purposes against inflammatory processes, caused by surgery and mechanical damage, or for the recovery of corneal transparency.
Contraindications
Not recommended for use Dexamethasone from conjunctivitis patients suffering from:
- viral or fungal diseases of the eye;
- purulent processes in the eyes;
- trachoma;
- elevated intraocular pressure;
- damaged cornea;
- ocular tuberculosis;
- hypersensitivity to ingredients.
It is forbidden to appoint dexamethasone for the treatment of conjunctivitis in children under 6 years of age, pregnant and nursing women.
Dosage
Adult patients with conjunctivitis need to take Dexamethasone as follows: two drops drip into the conjunctival sac 5 times over two days. Over the next 5 days Dexamethasone drip a few drops four times.
For the treatment of chronic inflammation such as Dexamethasone need to drop twice a day for 1-1.5 months. The maximum duration of use drops to treat conjunctivitis - 6 weeks.
The official statement says that a child age 6-12 years old for the treatment of conjunctivitis need to drip 1 drop of the drug three times a day for ten days. Continued treatment is allowed only after checking the integrity of the cornea.
special instructions
Treat conjunctivitis Dexamethasone is necessary only on medical prescriptionAs pharmaceutical remedies are not suitable for self-medication. Drops of different local application and can not be used for ocular injection. Before the procedure, be sure the bottle is shaken.
If the patient does not notice the improvement of health for four days, he should see a doctor to adjust the therapeutic measures.
As part of Dexamethasone it has an antimicrobial substance that can absorb the soft contact lenses, so before using the medication it is better to shoot. Using lenses is allowed at least 20 minutes after the procedure.
If a patient suffering from conjunctivitis but Dexamethasone appointed some other drops, he should use the drug with an interval of 20-25 minutes.
Dexamethasone can minimize the manifestation of symptoms of bacterial or fungal infections, so infectious eye disease therapy involves its combination with antimicrobial means.
analogs
By popular analogues include Dexamethasone Oftan, Vizomitin and Makulin. These drugs should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/dexamethasone__36873
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