PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Dexamethasone 0.1% ophthalmic ointment
  (synthetic corticosteroid/steroid)

Category / Class

• Ophthalmic corticosteroid (steroid eye ointment)

Use / Indications

Used for steroid-responsive inflammatory eye conditions such as:

• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Uveitis
• Iritis
• Keratitis
• Corneal inflammation
• Post-operative eye inflammation
• Eye inflammation due to burns, radiation, injury, or foreign bodies

Mechanism of Action

Dexamethasone suppresses inflammatory and immune responses in the eye, reducing:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Pain
• Itching
• Tissue inflammation

Direction of Use

Typical use:

• Apply a small ribbon (about 1 cm) inside the lower eyelid
• Usually 1–4 times daily depending on severity and doctor’s prescription
• Often applied at bedtime because ointment can blur vision temporarily

Instructions:

• Wash hands before use
• Avoid touching tube tip to eye or skin
• Pull lower eyelid gently downward and apply ointment
• Close eye gently for 1–2 minutes after application
• If using eye drops also, apply drops first and ointment last after 5–10 minutes

Common Side Effects

• Temporary blurred vision
• Burning or stinging
• Eye irritation
• Watery eyes
• Sticky sensation
• Eyelid discomfort
• Mild headache or dizziness occasionally reported

Serious Side Effects

Especially with prolonged use:

• Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma)
• Cataract formation
• Corneal thinning/perforation
• Delayed wound healing
• Secondary bacterial, viral, or fungal eye infections
• Vision changes

Warnings

Do NOT use in:

• Viral eye infections (especially herpes simplex)
• Fungal eye infections
• Untreated bacterial eye infections
• Patients allergic to corticosteroids or dexamethasone

Important warnings:

• Long-term use can raise eye pressure
• Steroids may mask worsening infections
• Monitoring by an eye specialist is recommended if used for more than 10 days

Drug Interactions

Use cautiously with:

• Other steroid eye medications
• Immunosuppressants
• CYP3A4 inhibitors (may increase steroid-related effects in susceptible patients)

Cautions

• Vision may become blurry temporarily after application; avoid driving immediately
• Usually best used at night due to blurred vision
• Use cautiously in glaucoma or cataract patients
• Avoid prolonged unsupervised use
• Contact lenses should generally not be worn during treatment
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: use only if prescribed