Dexacol 20 mg / 5 mg

Indication

Antibiotic and corticosteroid eye drops for infectious or allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, dacryocystitis, iritis, and prevention of pre- and post-surgical eye infections.

Ingredients

• Chloramphenicol 20 mg
• Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 5 mg

Direction

As directed by the physician. Instill 1 to 2 drops several times a day; treatment should not exceed 10 days.

Side effects

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.
• Prolonged use may raise intraocular pressure or cause secondary infection
• chloramphenicol may rarely affect bone marrow.

Precautions

• Contraindicated in allergy to any ingredient
• bone marrow depression
• newborn infants
• viral or fungal eye infections
• ocular tuberculosis and glaucoma.
• Prescription only
• do not use for longer than prescribed.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.