Generic name: dexamethasone (ophthalmic) [ DEX-a-METH-a-sone-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand name: Maxidex
Dosage forms: ophthalmic solution (0.1%); ophthalmic suspension (0.1%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids
What is dexamethasone ophthalmic?
Dexamethasone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, shingles (herpes zoster), severe acne, iritis, uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.
Dexamethasone ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use dexamethasone if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use dexamethasone if you are allergic to it, or if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
glaucoma; or
cataracts.
Using dexamethasone ophthalmic long-term may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Dexamethasone ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
