Dexon-G Eye Drops

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin eye prep

(100 mg + 300 mg)/100 ml

Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

Pack size	5ml bot
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price	120.00 AED

Indications

Dexon-G Eye Drops is used for: Steroid responsive ocular inflammatory conditions with involvement of bacteria like, blepharitis, scleritis, episcleritis, iritis, cyclitis, iridocyclitis, choroiditis, optic neuritis and chronic anterior uveitis, disciform and interstitial keratitis, allergic corneal marginal ulcers, corneal injury from chemical radiation or thermal burns, allergic conjunctivitis.

Adult Dose

Adult Instill 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac 3 to 4 times daily.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Contraindicated in fungal disease of ocular structures, viral conjunctivitis and in patients who are hypersensitive to any of the components of this preparation.

Precautions

For ophthalmic use only. If the product is used for 10 days or more, intraocular pressure should be monitored routinely.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Use in pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Gatison should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Use in lactation: Caution should be exercised when Gatison is administered to a nursing mother.

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin eye prep : Mild burning, chemosis, redness may occur.

Mechanism of Action

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid which decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It suppresses normal immune response. Gatifloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacterial DNA.

Note

Dexon-G (100 mg + 300 mg)/100 ml Eye Drops manufactured by Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.. Its generic name is Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin eye prep. Dexon-G is availble in Bangladesh. Farmaco BD drug index information on Dexon-G Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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