Dexasone 0.10% Eye/Ear Drops

About this Medicine

Dexasone 0.10% Eye/Ear Drops belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of eye and ear infections. It reduces the redness and swelling caused by infections, allergies, and injuries. It is sometime used after eye surgery. Never use Dexasone 0.10% Eye/Ear Drops if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it and shake the bottle well before each use. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Do not use Dexasone 0.10% Eye/Ear Drops on your ear if you have a perforated or ruptured eardrum.You should not discontinue using the medicine unless your doctor tells you so. Stopping the medication before time may allow the bacteria to continue their growth, which may result in the return of the infection.It may cause eye/ear irritation, blurred your vision, and bitter taste in your mouth. However, these side effects are usually temporary and resolve with time. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive or operate other machines until your vision is clear. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult with your doctor before using this medicine.

How it Works

Dexasone 0.10% Eye/Ear Drops is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Glucocorticoids|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: HORMONES|Action Class :: Glucocorticoids

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