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Dexaron Plus
Eye or Ear Drops & Ointment
Anti-Inflammatory, Broad Spectrum
Bactericidal agent Composition Each I ml. of the drops or I gm. of the ointment contains:
ame4i1a5onediumThbsphate
equivalent to Dexamethasone 1 mg
Polymyxin “B” sulphate
equivalent to Polymyxin B 6000 units
Neomycin sulphate
equivalent to Neomydn 3.5 mg
Pharmacological properties Dexaron* Plus eye or ear drops or ointment is a combination of:
Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid that has a powerful anti- inflammatory effect for the management of severe inflammatory diseases of the anterior segment of the eye and for the inflammation of the external auditory canal Neomycin. a bactericidal aminoglycoside that is active against many Gram-negative and some Gram-positive organisms
Polymyxin B, an active topical antibiotic against many Gram-negative organisms, including Pseudomonas
aenJgInosa, - — The combination of these anti—infective components provides a broad spectrum antimicrobial action against the following common bacterial eye and ear pathogens: - Staphylococcus aureus - Escherichia coil - llaemophiius influenzae - Klebsiella/ Enterobader species - Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Indications and usage
Dexaron5 Plus is mainly indicated for severe steroid- responsive inflammatory ocular or otic conditions where bacterial infections or a risk of bacterial infection exists.
Postoperative ocular inflammation
Acute inflammatory conditions of conjundiva, sclera, lids, ins, ciliary body and anterior segment of the globe such as cyclitis, iritis, iridocyclitis, scleritis, keratitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis (spring catarrh)
Certain allergic or infective conjunctivitis
roaL injury.hom chemical radiation or themial burns or penetration of foreign bodies
Inflammation of the skin of the external auditory canal (otitis externa)
Contraindications
> Some viral or fungal infections of the cornea and
conjunctiva, e.g., herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis),
vaccinia, variceila
> In case of ear infection, drops should not be used when
the ear drum is perforated ‘ Hypersensitivity to any component of the medication Precautions
> Prolonged use may result in glaucoma, thinning of the cornea and sclera, or secondary fungal infections. Therefore, initiation and renewal of the medication should be made by a physician only after examination. Intraocular pressure should be routinely monitored.
t’ Should not be prescribed for undiagnosed red eye which may be caused by herpes simplex virus.
L’ If inflammation or pain persists longer than 48 hours or becomes aggravated, the patient should be advised to discontinue use of the medication and consult a physician.
Dosage and administration
Drops:
instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s) or ear(s) 4 times daily. In severe eye diseases, drops may be used hourly, being tapered to discontinuation as inflammation subsides
Ointment:
Apply either at night (if eye or ear drops were used during the day); or 3 times daily if eye or ear ointment is used alone or as directed by the physician.
Patient information
Shake well before use (for Dexaron Plus drops)
To avoid contamination, do not touch apiicator tip to any
surface and replace cap after using
Do not use the same bottle simultaneously for eye and ear infections
How Supplied
Dexaron5 Plus eye or ear drops: Plastic dropper bottles of
5 ml suspension.
Dexaron Plus eye or ear ointment: Tubes of 5 g.
Keep all medicaments out of reach of children AMOUN PHARMACEUTICAL Co. S.AE 0 El-Obour City, Cairo, Egypt.
Eye or Ear Drops & Ointment
Anti-Inflammatory, Broad Spectrum
Bactericidal agent Composition Each I ml. of the drops or I gm. of the ointment contains:
ame4i1a5onediumThbsphate
equivalent to Dexamethasone 1 mg
Polymyxin “B” sulphate
equivalent to Polymyxin B 6000 units
Neomycin sulphate
equivalent to Neomydn 3.5 mg
Pharmacological properties Dexaron* Plus eye or ear drops or ointment is a combination of:
Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid that has a powerful anti- inflammatory effect for the management of severe inflammatory diseases of the anterior segment of the eye and for the inflammation of the external auditory canal Neomycin. a bactericidal aminoglycoside that is active against many Gram-negative and some Gram-positive organisms
Polymyxin B, an active topical antibiotic against many Gram-negative organisms, including Pseudomonas
aenJgInosa, - — The combination of these anti—infective components provides a broad spectrum antimicrobial action against the following common bacterial eye and ear pathogens: - Staphylococcus aureus - Escherichia coil - llaemophiius influenzae - Klebsiella/ Enterobader species - Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Indications and usage
Dexaron5 Plus is mainly indicated for severe steroid- responsive inflammatory ocular or otic conditions where bacterial infections or a risk of bacterial infection exists.
Postoperative ocular inflammation
Acute inflammatory conditions of conjundiva, sclera, lids, ins, ciliary body and anterior segment of the globe such as cyclitis, iritis, iridocyclitis, scleritis, keratitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis (spring catarrh)
Certain allergic or infective conjunctivitis
roaL injury.hom chemical radiation or themial burns or penetration of foreign bodies
Inflammation of the skin of the external auditory canal (otitis externa)
Contraindications
> Some viral or fungal infections of the cornea and
conjunctiva, e.g., herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis),
vaccinia, variceila
> In case of ear infection, drops should not be used when
the ear drum is perforated ‘ Hypersensitivity to any component of the medication Precautions
> Prolonged use may result in glaucoma, thinning of the cornea and sclera, or secondary fungal infections. Therefore, initiation and renewal of the medication should be made by a physician only after examination. Intraocular pressure should be routinely monitored.
t’ Should not be prescribed for undiagnosed red eye which may be caused by herpes simplex virus.
L’ If inflammation or pain persists longer than 48 hours or becomes aggravated, the patient should be advised to discontinue use of the medication and consult a physician.
Dosage and administration
Drops:
instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s) or ear(s) 4 times daily. In severe eye diseases, drops may be used hourly, being tapered to discontinuation as inflammation subsides
Ointment:
Apply either at night (if eye or ear drops were used during the day); or 3 times daily if eye or ear ointment is used alone or as directed by the physician.
Patient information
Shake well before use (for Dexaron Plus drops)
To avoid contamination, do not touch apiicator tip to any
surface and replace cap after using
Do not use the same bottle simultaneously for eye and ear infections
How Supplied
Dexaron5 Plus eye or ear drops: Plastic dropper bottles of
5 ml suspension.
Dexaron Plus eye or ear ointment: Tubes of 5 g.
Keep all medicaments out of reach of children AMOUN PHARMACEUTICAL Co. S.AE 0 El-Obour City, Cairo, Egypt.
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