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Indication & Dosage |
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| Ophthalmic |
| ALLERGIC AND INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS OF THE EYE |
| Adult:
As 0.1% ointment: Apply ½ inch ribbon to the conjunctival sac 1-3 times daily. As 0.1% solution: Instil 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac 2-4 times daily. Dosage may be increased to every 4 hr in severe cases during the initial 24-48 hr. Re-evaluate if no signs of improvement after 48 hr of treatment. |
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| Ophthalmic |
| ALLERGIC AND INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS OF THE EYE |
| Child:
>2 yr: As 0.1% ointment: Apply ½ inch ribbon to the conjunctival sac 1-3 times daily. As 0.1% solution: Instil 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac 2-4 times daily. Dosage may be increased to every 4 hr in severe cases during the initial 24-48 hr. Re-evaluate if no signs of improvement after 48 hr of treatment. |
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| Precautions |
Glaucoma (check intraocular pressure periodically), history of herpes simplex fungal or bacterial infections. Not to be used in mustard gas keratitis and Sjogren's keratoconjunctivitis. May cause corneal and scleral thinning which may lead to perforation in serious cases. Use of steroids after cataract surgery may prolong healing time and increase bleb formation. Pregnancy, lactation; children <2 yr. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Elevated intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, postsubcapsular cataract formation, delayed wound healing, uveitis, perforation of the globe, keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, loss of accommodation, secondary ocular infections, rarely systemic hypercorticoidism. |
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