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Dexamet Eye Drop contains Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (E/E)
Dexamet Eye Drop side effects
Glaucoma with optic nerve damage, visual acuity and field defects, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, secondary ocular infection from pathogens including herpes simplex, perforation of the globe. Rarely, stinging and burning may occur.
The possibility of persistent fungal infections of the cornea should be considered after prolonged corticosteroid dosing. There have been reports of bacterial keratitis associated with the use of multiple dose containers of topical ophthalmic products. These containers had been inadvertently contaminated by patients who, in most cases, had a concurrent corneal disease or a disruption of the ocular epithelial surface.
None relevant to topical use.
Pregnancy category C. There is no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Lactation: Caution should be exercised when Dexamethasone ophthalmic solution is administered to a nursing woman.
Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), acute infections stages of vaccinia, varicella, and many other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, Mycobacterial infection of the eye, Fungal diseases of ocular or auricular structures, perforation of a drum membrane. Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this product.
Pediatric Use: Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients below the age of 18 have not been established.
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