Maxidex Eye Usage And Safety
Dosage
Dexamethasone
Side Effects
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): ? discomfort, irritation, burning, stinging, itching and blurred vision after use. These are usually mild and do not last long. Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): ? allergic reactions ? prolonged healing of wounds ? cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye) ? infections ? glaucoma (caused by high pressure in the eye). Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people): ? conjunctivitis (inflammation of the surface of the eye, causing redness , watering and irritation ? increase in the size of the pupil ? swelling of the face ? drooping eyelids ? inflammation inside the eye which causes pain and redness (uveitis), ? formation of calcium crystals on the surface of the eye ? changes in the thickness of the surface of the eye, ? ulcer on the surface of the eye causing pain, watering, redness, and vision loss, ? perforation of the surface of the eye (the cornea), ? swelling of the surface of the eye (corneal oedema), ? inflamed surface of the eye giving blurred vision, dry eyes, sensitivity to light, burning, tears and a sandy sensation in your eye (crystalline keratopathy).
Drug Interactions
? Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. ? Some medicines may increase the effects of Dexamethasone Phosphate Eye Drops and your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking these medicines (including some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat).
Indication
Dexamethasone Eye Drops is used to treat inflammation of your eyes.
When not to Use
Do not use Dexamethasone Eye Drops ? if you are suffering from an eye infection that you are not using a medicine for ? if you have damage to the surface of the eye (including ulcers or injuries which have not healed properly), unless otherwise recommended by your ophthalmologist ? if you have high pressure in the eye known to be caused by steroids unless otherwise recommended by your ophthalmologist ? if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to dexamethasone phosphate, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine .