Dexan may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dexan is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Dexan may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Dexan 0.10% Eye/Ear Drops
Introduction
Dexan belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of eye infections. It reduces the redness and swelling caused by infections, allergies, and injuries. It is sometime used after eye surgery.
Never use Dexan if the se ... Show more
Uses of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution
Eye infection
Side effects of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution
Common
Eye irritation
Watery eyes
How to use Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in ... Show more
How Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution works
Dexan is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Dexan to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back ... Show more
Eye: 1 or 2 drops in conjunctival sac.
Severe or acute inflammation: Every 30 to 60 minutes as initial therapy, reducing the dosage when favourable ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; Contraindicated in epithelial herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella, and most other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva; tube ... Show more
Mode of Action
Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid which decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary ... Show more
Precaution
Prolonged use may result in ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma, with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity, and posterior subcapsular c ... Show more
Side Effect
Cataract (4% )
Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma, optic nerve damage, and defects in visual acuity and field of vision (after prolonged use)
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
There are no adequate or well-controlled studies in pregnant women; should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the mo ... Show more
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