DEXAN E/D
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1%
Business Unit: Human
Medicine Type: Eye Drop
Generic Name: Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1%
Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmic Steroid Preparations
Indication: Eye: Dexamethasone Phosphate is indicated for treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the eye such as: anterior uveitis, iritis, cyclitis, allergic and vernal conjunctivitis, herpes zoster keratitis, superficial punctate keratitis and non-specific superficial keratitis. Also indicated for the treatment of corneal injury from chemical, radiation or thermal burns or following penetration by foreign bodies. Indicated for post operative use to reduce inflammatory reactions and suppress graft reaction.
Dosage & Administration: One or two drops in conjunctival sac Severe or acute inflammation: Every 30 to 60 minutes as initial therapy, reducing the dosage when favorable response is observed to every two to four hours. Further reduction may be made to one drop three or four times daily if sufficient to control inflammation. Chronic Inflammation: Every three to six hours or as necessary. Allergic inflammation: Every three to four hours until the desired response is obtained.
Preparation: 4 ml Eye Drop.