📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Non-infected inflammatory conditions, e.g. uveitis, marginal keratitis, allergic conjunctivitis, blepharitis and episcleritis, where infection is present or suspected:*
Adults & Children: 1 or 2 eye drops one or two hourly or 0.5cm ointment two or three times daily and/or at night.
*Otitis externa and other inflammatory conditions where bacterial infection is present or suspected:*
Adults & Children: 2 or 3 ear drops two or three hourly.
*Inflammatory conditions where infection is present or suspected:*
Adults & Children: 2-3 nose drops in each nostril two or three times daily.
⛔ Contraindications
Viral, mycobacterial, fungal, amoebic or purulent infections of cornea and conjunctiva, undiagnosed reddening of eye, hypersensitivity to other corticosteroids.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Prolonged use in pregnancy.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Corneal thinning, cataract, rise in intra-ocular pressure, sensitization and cross resistance to neomycin; avoid unnecessary use.
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.