Leaflet MAXIDEX 0.1% ophthalmic drops suspension
Indicated for: inflammation; cancer; COVID-19
Route of administration: ophthalmic
Substance: dexamethasone (glucocorticoid)
ATC: S01BA01 (Sensory organs | Antiinflammatory agents | Corticosteroids, plain)
Use caution if you have glaucoma or increased eye pressure.
This medicine may increase blood sugar.
This medicine may increase the risk of infections.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Dexamethasone is a potent corticosteroid used to treat a wide range of inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune conditions. It is also used in the treatment of certain cancers, cerebral edema, septic shock, and for the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
It works by suppressing the body's inflammatory and immune response, reducing inflammation, swelling, redness, and allergic reactions. It is available in the form of tablets, injectable solutions, eye or nasal drops, and ointments.
Side effects may include weight gain, fluid retention, high blood pressure, hyperglycemia, insomnia, weakened immune system, osteoporosis, or, in rare cases, psychiatric disturbances (anxiety, depression). Long-term use can lead to severe side effects, such as Cushing's syndrome.
Dexamethasone is contraindicated in untreated systemic infections and should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, or gastric ulcers. It is important to take it as prescribed by a doctor, and discontinuation should be done gradually to avoid withdrawal effects.
General data about MAXIDEX 0.1%
- Substance: dexamethasone
- Date of last drug list: 01-08-2023
- Commercial code: W02427001
- Concentration: 0.1%
- Pharmaceutical form: ophthalmic drops suspension
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: original
- Prescription restrictions: P-RF - Medicines prescription that is retained in the pharmacy (not renewable).
Pharmaceutical forms available for dexamethasone
Concentrations available for dexamethasone
- 0.1%
- 0.5mg
- 0.985mg/g
- 1.5mg/ml
- 1mg/ml
- 20mg
- 40mg
- 4mg
- 4mg/ml
- 700mcg
- 8mg
- 8mg/2ml
Combinations with other substances
- calcium dobesylate + lidocaine + dexamethasone
- chloramphenicol + dexamethasone
- dexamethasone + framycetin
- dexamethasone + levofloxacin
- dexamethasone + neomycin
- naphazoline + neomycin + dexamethasone
- neomycin + dexamethasone
- neomycin + dexamethasone + polymyxin
- netilmicin + dexamethasone
- tobramycin + dexamethasone