Metodex Merap eye drops treat inflammation, eye infections (5ml)

Dosage form Bottle x 5ml
Specifications Tobramycin, dexamethasone

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Tobramycin	0.3%
Dexamethasone	0.1%

Uses

Indications

Metodex drugs are indicated in the following cases:

Eye inflammation has a steroid response and has a shallow infection in the eye or has the risk of eye infections caused by sensitive bacteria.

Phenomenal inflammation and chemical corneal damage due to chemicals, radiation or heat burns due to foreign bodies.

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid from natural glucocorticoid, its anti -inflammatory effect is used in multi -organs disorders.

Tobramycin sulfate is an antibacterial antibiotic aminoglycoside group.

The use of a combination of drugs has an anti -bacterial ingredient in an inflammatory indication that is at high risk of infection or in the case of some dangerous bacteria that occur in the eye.

In vitro research has shown that Tobramycin works against the following sensitive microorganisms:

Staphylococci includes s.aureus and s.epidermidis (with coagulase yeast and no coagulase yeast), including penicillin resistant strains.

Streptococci includes a number of hemolytic streptococcal species, some hemorrhage and some streptococcus pneumonia, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Escherichia Coli, Klebsiella Pneumoniae, Enterobacter Aerogenes, Proteus Imirabilis, Hemophilus Influeenzae and H. H. H. H. H. H. H. Aegyptius, Moraxelia Lacunata, Acinetobacter Calcoaceticus and some Neisseria Species.

pharmacokinetics

There is no data on the level of body absorption from MetodeX, however, some body absorption may occur with eye medication. If the maximum dose of Metodex is given in the first 48 hours (2 drops/2 hours/time) the body absorption occurs is very difficult.

Before taking Metodex Merap eye drops treat inflammation, eye infections (5ml)

How to use

Small eye content.

Dosage

Small 1 - 2 drops/time, 4 - 6 hours/time.

In the first 24 to 48 hours, the dose can be increased to 1-2 drops/2 hours/time. Should gradually reduce the number of times when there is improvement of clinical signs.

Do not stop treating too early.

Cover after use. Use the drug within 30 days after opening the lid.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when overdose? If you suspect overdose or take medicine, please contact your doctor for advice.

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using Metodex, you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Adultery effects due to Tobramycin ingredients: Poisonous reactions are exchanged for eye and hypersensitivity, including: itching and eyelid edema, and conjunctiva. Other adverse reactions have not been reported, however, if used simultaneously at the eye and other systemic antibiotics belonging to the aminoglycoside group, it should be cautious to monitor the total serum concentration.

Adultery effect due to steroid components: glaucoma (OP) has the ability to develop money into glaucoma, irregular visual nerve damage, forming cataracts under the next post and slowly wounding.

Secondary infections: Secondary infections have occurred after using steroids and antifungal drugs in the cornea especially prone to long -term use of steroids. Once treated with steroids must consider the possibility of fungal infections in any case with prolonged corneal ulcer.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Metosex drugs contraindicated in the following cases:

The corneal epithelium caused by herpes Simplex (tree keratitis), beef bean disease, chickenpox and many other diseases of the conjunctiva and cornea is caused by the virus. Mycobacterium infection in the eyes. Fungal disease caused in the parts of the eye.

Hypersensitivity to some ingredients of the drug.

Precautions when used

When used continuously for a long time, it will cause the possibility of corneal fungal infection or excessive growth of non -sensitive microorganisms including fungi. Therefore, caution when indicating eye diseases for more than 10 days or more than 20ml.

When the drug needs to be prescribed many times or whenever a clinical examination, the patient should be examined with the support of exaggerated tools such as the slot light and when needed to dye fluorescent.

Diagonal allergies to other aminoglycoside antibiotics may occur, if the hypersensitivity reaction to the product stops using and conducting appropriate treatment.

Infants: Safe and effective in children under 2 years of age has not been determined. Kidney while used for children under 2 years old

Elderly: There is no overall difference in safety and effectiveness observed between taller patients and younger patients.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

after vision medicine may temporarily unstable. Do not drive, use machinery or do any activity requiring clear vision, until you can definitely perform these activities safely.

Pregnancy

should only use Metodex eye drops during pregnancy if it is likely to be more beneficial than the risk for the fetus.

Breastfeeding period

It is unknown whether the drug is excreted through breast milk or not. Because there are many types of milk excreted in milk, it is recommended to temporarily stop breastfeeding when using Metodex.

Drug interaction

No report.

Storage

Where dry, less than 300C, avoid light.

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