Medidex (1mg/ml) 5ml Eye Drops

Dexamethasone is a potent glucocoticoid that decreases lymphocyte colony proliferation and suppresses migration of neutrophils. It inhibits pro-inflammatory signals.

Dexamethasone

Corticosteroids

Drop

Dexamethasone is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:

• Management of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions
• Treatment of allergic reactions and asthma exacerbations
• Relief of symptoms in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
• Control of cerebral edema associated with tumors or head injury
• Used as part of treatment protocols in certain cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma
• Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy
• Replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency and Addison's disease

To be taken as per doctor's prescription

Seek immediate medical attention in case of overdose

Do not put more drops in case of a missed dose. Consult a doctor in case of missed doses

Pull the lower eyelid away from skin to make space using clean hands and drop the medicine into the space. Let go of the eye gently and do not blink.

Contraindicated in case of:

• a viral or fungal infection
• allergy to the constituents

Common side effects include:

• eye pain
• headache
• sensitivity to light
• eye burning
• dry eyes

Your healthcare provider needs to know immediately if:

• recent eye surgery
• glaucoma
• cataracts
• diabetes
• rash or allergic reaction after application

Consult a doctor and provide complete medical history before taking this drug

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keep away from children

No

Replace cap immediately after use