Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment/drops

ointment – 02/2020 

Structure and Composition: 

Eye drops

1 ml contains dexamethasone sodium phosphate 1.0 mg

gentamicin sulfate 5.0 mg (Based on gentamycin 3.0 mg)

Other ingredients: benzalkonium chloride (preservative) – 0.05 mg Potassium dihydrogen phosphate Potassium chloride Sodium Water for Injection

vial-dropper 5 ml in paper cartons 1 Dropper bottle.

Eye ointment

1g contains:

dexamethasone 0.3 mg

gentamicin sulfate 5.0 mg (Based on gentamycin 3.0 mg)

Additional ingredients: white petrolatum paraffin, liquid lanolin

2.5 g in a tube bundle in a cardboard tube 1.

Description pharmaceutical form:

Drops: colorless, transparent liquid.

Ointment: white with a yellow tint translucent ointment.

Testimony:

anterior segment of the eye infections caused by sensitive to gentamicin microflora (conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, barley)

Allergic processes of the anterior eye segment, accompanied by bacterial infection

prevention and treatment of inflammatory events in the postoperative period (cataract, antiglaucomatous operation).

Contraindications:

• keratitis caused by herpes zoster (treelike keratitis), varicella and other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva
• mycobacterial infections of the eye
• fungal diseases of the eye
• acute purulent eye diseases with damage to the corneal epithelium
• corneal epitheliopathy
• elevated intraocular pressure
• hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.

During treatment with eye drops and eye ointment Dexa-Gentamicin is not recommended to use contact lenses.

Application of pregnancy and breastfeeding:

To date, clinical trial data on the application-Dex Gentamicin during pregnancy, lactation, and also have no children. However, the drug can be used in the event that the anticipated benefits to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

Side effect:

In rare cases, possible allergic reaction and a burning sensation after application of the drug.

Long-term use of the drug can cause secondary glaucoma and steroid cataract, so when using the drug for more than 2 weeks, as well as in patients with a history of glaucoma, intraocular pressure should also be regularly monitored.

In case of side effects, stop using the drug as soon as possible and contact an ophthalmologist.

Drug Interactions:

The local application is not described.

Dosage and administration:

In the conjunctival sac.

Eye drops Dexa-Gentamicin instill 1-2 drops 4-6 times a day.

Dex-eye ointment Gentamicin as a strip 1 cm long lay 2-3 times a day.

With the simultaneous use of several ophthalmic drugs it is recommended to lay the Dex-Gentamicin eye ointment no earlier than 15 minutes after using the eye drops.

Duration of treatment Dex-Gentamycin usually does not exceed 2-3 weeks.

The decision on the duration of treatment is based on objective data, including the effectiveness of the drug, severity of symptoms, the possibility of side effects.

Overdose:

The local application of eye drops and eye ointment Dexa-Gentamicin overdose is unlikely.

Special instructions:

If the patient with the permission of the physician continues to wear contact lenses during treatment with eye drops Dexa-gentamicin, it is recommended to remove contact lenses and put them back no earlier than 20 minutes after instillation before instillation of the drug.

Immediately after the application of eye drops and eye ointment laying Dexa-Gentamicin may be a short break in visual acuity, leading to a slowdown in mental and physical reactions. Therefore it is not recommended to apply the drug directly to the work of the mechanisms and driving vehicles.

Shelf life:

After opening – 6 weeks.