Maxidex eye drops 0.1% 5ml

Maxidex user manual

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Composition

In 1 ml of eye drops, Maxidex contains 1 mg of dexamethasone, inactive excipients: 0.5% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and distilled water, as preservative 0.01% benzalkonium chloride.

Form of issue

Eye drops of Maxidex are produced in 5 ml dropper bottles with a Drop Tainer dispenser.

pharmachologic effect

Glucocorticoid, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Dexamethasone is inherently a glucocorticosteroid (SCS) that does not have mineralocorticoid activity, but is able to exert a pronounced anti-inflammatory and antiallergic effect, prevent or relieve allergic reactions (desensitizing effect). Active suppression of inflammatory processes occurs due to inhibition of eosinophilus ejection by inflammatory mediators, as well as migration of mast cells, which reduces the permeability of capillaries.

Indications for use

Ointment and eye drops are recommended for use:
    with allergic blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis;
    with acute or chronic iritis, iridocyclitis;
    with thermal and chemical burns after corneal epithelization is completed;
    and also for the prevention and treatment of inflammation in the postoperative period.

Contraindications

    hypersensitivity to dexamethasone and other constituent inactive components;
    dendritic keratitis caused by herpes simplex virus;
    varicella, other viral diseases of the conjunctiva and cornea;
    mycobacterial and fungal infections of the eye;
    acute stages of purulent eye diseases.

Side effects

Long-term use of steroid drugs can cause an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP), as well as the subsequent development of glaucoma. Because of this, the development of characteristic lesions of the optic nerve, the development of posterior subcapsular cataract, and changes in the visual fields are possible. Therefore it is recommended when using the drug for more than 10 days to regularly measure IOP. In addition, diseases leading to a thinning of the cornea, sclera, perforation of the fibrous membrane as a side effect cause a slowdown in the healing process of wounds.
Perhaps the emergence of fungal damage to the cornea, especially when long-term use of steroid drugs. If the cornea has non-healing ulcers after a long course of treatment with steroids, this may be evidence of fungal invasion.

Instructions for Maxidex use (Method and dosage)

Instructions for eye drops Maxidex: in a conjunctival bag, instill 1-2 drops every 3-6 hours or according to the prescribed doctor's recommendations.
Do not use the drug for injection. To avoid getting bacteria into the bottle, using drops, do not touch the surfaces with a pipette. It is not recommended to wear contact lenses during treatment with Maximex. Before each use, shake the bottle.

Overdose

In case of an overdose with topical application, it is recommended to wash excess of the preparation from the eyes with warm water. Earlier there were no reports of overdose cases by Maxidex.

Interaction

When combining GCS with antibiotics, it is possible to develop a secondary infection. The emergence of secondary bacterial infection is most often associated with the suppression of protective reactions of the body. At acute stages of purulent eye diseases, glucocorticosteroids mask or enhance the development of the existing infectious process.

Storage conditions

The temperature is 8-30 ° Celsius. It is recommended to limit access to children.
Shelf life - 4 years from the date shown on the package.

Children

At the moment, the safety and effectiveness of the drug in pediatrics have not been established.

In pregnancy and lactation

Use the drug only if the future therapeutic effect is significantly greater than the risk to the child or fetus.
When appointing Maxidex during lactation, it is recommended to interrupt breastfeeding.

Reviews

The patients using Maxidex eye drops say that it is a very powerful tool that effectively removes virtually any inflammation of the eye, however, daily use is undesirable due to the development of adverse reactions as a result of prolonged treatment.
Among positive reviews there are such: "... helps, the eyes become clean, removes swelling and swelling" or - "... can be used for allergies, removes tear". In general, the drug is praised and recommended.