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See related Maxidex information |
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Manufacturer |
Alcon |
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Distributor |
Hong Kong: DKSH/Macau: Firma Chun Cheong |
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Contents |
Dexamethasone |
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Indications |
Acute & chronic anterior uveitis, iridocyclitis, iritis, cyclitis, herpes zoster ophthalmicus; phlyctenular kerato-, nonpurulent conjunctivitis. Recurrent marginal ulceration, thermal & chemical burns. Reduction of post-op inflammatory reactions. |
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Dosage |
Apply ribbon into the conjunctival sac qds. |
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Contraindications |
Acute herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella, most other viral diseases of cornea & conjunctiva. TB of eye, fungal disease of ocular structures. Acute purulent untreated infections. |
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Special Precautions |
Prolonged use leading to formation of subcapsular cataracts. Monitor IOP. Pregnancy. |
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Adverse Drug Reactions |
Increased IOP. Perforation of globe.
View ADR Monitoring Form |
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Pregnancy Category (US FDA) |
Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus.
Category D: There is positive evidence of human foetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk (e.g., if the drug is needed in a life-threatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective). |
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ATC Classification |
S01CB01 - dexamethasone ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids/antiinfectives/mydriatics combinations. Used in the treatment of eye diseases. |
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Presentation/Packing |
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Packing |
Photo |
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Maxidex ophth oint |
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Maxidex (tube) 0.1 % x 3.5 g |
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Maxidex eye solution |
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Manufacturer: |
Alcon |
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Distributor: |
Hong Kong: DKSH
Macau: Firma Chun Cheong
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