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Dexacol belongs to the group of prescription drugs prescribed by doctors to help treat the eyes, nose and throat. To know how to use and dose Dexacol, patients learn in the article below.
1. What is Dexacol?
Dexacol drug is prepared in the form of eye drops, supporting the treatment of eye inflammation, eye conjunctivitis, keratitis, ... The composition of Dexacol eye drops contains two main concentrations, chloramphenicol and dexamethasone. The drug is packaged in a box with 1 vial containing 5ml.
Dexacol needs to be stored in a dry, cool and clean place, at a temperature of about 15 - 30°C. Dexacol eye drops should be kept out of the reach of children and out of direct sunlight.
2. What are the effects of Dexacol?
Uses Dexacol is used for eye drops in the following cases:
Patients with conjunctivitis, keratitis caused by infection or complications Patients with diseases related to inflammation in the eye: Iritis eye, eyelid inflammation, pouchitis, uveitis, ... Dexacol eye drops help prevent infection before or after eye surgery.
3. Dosage and how to use Dexacol
For Dexacol eye drops to be effective, patients need to know how to use them.
3.1. How to use Dexacol Only for eye drops, absolutely do not drink Usually, the duration of support and treatment fluctuates around 10 days 3.2. Dosage of Dexacol Each time 1-2 drops, divided into several times a day Note: Dosage of Dexacol eye drops is for reference only. Because it depends on the location, physical condition, and disease severity of each person. Patients should strictly follow the instructions of the doctor / pharmacist on how to take Dexacol.
4. Treatment of overdose – missed dose of Dexacol
In fact, whether Dexacol is highly effective depends on whether the patient often misses or overdoses.
4.1. Cases of Dexacol Overdose To date, no symptoms related to an overdose of Dexacol ophthalmic solution have been reported. In case of overdose, the patient can use physiological saline to wash the eyes.
4.2. If you forget a dose of Dexacol If you forget a dose of Dexacol, apply eye drops as soon as you remember. If the missed dose is close to the next dose, skip the missed dose of Dexacol and take the next dose. Absolutely do not instill Dexacol solution into the eyes twice to supplement the missed dose, the risk of side effects is very high.
5. Side effects of the drug Dexacol
In addition to the use of Dexacol, patients may experience some unwanted side effects when using this eye drop solution.
Common:
Skin side effects: Rash Gastrointestinal side effects: Patients with diarrhea, nausea or vomiting Uncommon:
Blood side effects: Anemia, agranulocytosis, decreased thrombocytopenia, reticulocytosis,... can be restored. Skin side effects: Urticaria Other side effects: Hypersensitivity to components in Dexacol Rare:
Systemic side effects: Headache, headache Blood side effects: Hemolytic disease, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, irreversible anemia Neurological side effects: Confusion, ophthalmoplegia, optic neuritis, peripheral polyneuritis Note: Blood side effects such as depression Irreversible bone marrow depression, irreversible anemia, high risk of death may appear as late as several months after using Dexacol ophthalmic solution.
Adults using doses over 25g may experience side effects: Anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, and reticulocytosis.
When side effects occur, the patient stops using Dexacol eye drops. Immediately notify the doctor/pharmacist for timely handling.
6. Note when using Dexacol
The use of Dexacol is only effective when the patient remembers the following things to note.6.1. Dexacol is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients in the drug Dexacol. Patients with myelosuppression Infants should not use Dexacol ophthalmic solution. Patients infected with virus, tuberculosis, eye fungus 6.2. Caution when using Dexacol Do not combine Dexacol with other eye drops containing sulphonamides or antibiotics Do not use Dexacol in combination with drugs that cause bone marrow depression Stop Dexacol immediately if symptoms of neuritis appear peripheral, optic neuritis. Stop the drug Dexacol immediately if bacteria, fungi overgrow Long-term use of Dexacol eye drops requires a doctor's prescription Finally, there have been no reports of side effects of Dexacol with drivers. , pregnant women, lactating women.
The article has fully answered the use of Dexacol in the treatment of eye diseases. To maximize the effectiveness of the drug, patients should use the drug as prescribed by the doctor/pharmacist.
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