📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Infected inflammatory conditions:*
Adults: 1 or 2 drops four to six hourly.
⛔ Contraindications
Viral, mycobacterial, fungal, amoebic or purulent infections of cornea and conjunctiva, undiagnosed redden eye, hypersensitivity
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Prolonged use, glaucoma; monitorintra ocular pressure when used for 10 days or longer, soft contact lenses; wait minimum, 15 min before inserting.
🔄 Drug Interactions
Ocular hypotensive agents, cycloplegics.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Discomfort, itching, dry eye, foreign body sensation, epiphora, corneal defect, conjunctival hyperaemia, instillation site burning, headache.
🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety
Pregnancy Risk:
Avoid unless essential
Lactation / Breastfeeding:
Avoid unless essential
📚 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.