Dexazon

Drug name: Dexazon

Other names used:

• AK-Neo-Dex®
• Neo-Decadron®
• Neo-Decadron Ocumeter®
• Neo-Dex®
• Neo-Dexair®

Active Ingredients:

• Dexamethasone,
• neomycin

Therapeutic actions:
Dexazon contains two active ingredients : Dexamethasone and neomycin.
Dexamethasone belongs to a type of known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids work by reducing inflammation. is caused by the release of chemicals after irritation or reaction. These chemicals cause blood vessels to widen. As a result redness, pain, itching and swelling of the affected area occur. Corticosteroids decrease the amount of these chemicals, reducing inflammation symptoms.

Neomycin is a antibiotic of aminoglycosides family. Neomycin works by binding to proteins structure of the bacteria's cells. As a result, bacteria start to produce the abnormal proteins.
The production of these abnormal proteins causes bacteria to die.

Indications: The combination of Dexamethasone and neomycin eye drops is used to treat eye infection and to reduce inflammation associated with this infections.

Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use Dexazon :

• if your eye infection is caused by a Mycobacteria, eg tuberculosis
• if you have eye inflammation that is caused by fungi
• if you experience eye infection that is manifested with pus
• if you have viral eye infection

You should talk with your health care provider prior to taking Dexazon if you experience the following conditions:

• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding

Warning!

• Do not drive or operate machinery while taking Dexamethasone / neomycin eye drops.
• Intensive or prolonged use of Dexamethasone / neomycin to the eye may increase the intraocular pressure, that is the cause of glaucoma, cataracts and damage of the optic nerve.
• Do not take Dexamethasone / neomycin eye drops by mouth.
• Ask your health care provider about the risk of taking Dexazon in children.
• Shake the bottle properly before taking Dexamethasone / neomycin eye drops.
• Your doctor should regularly check your intraocular pressure.
• Do not touch the tube opening to any surface to avoid contamination of the microorganisms.

Contraindications and cautions:
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using will experience it or any other.

• Increased intraocular pressure.
• Swelling and itching in the eye
• Redness and painful sensation of conjunctiva
• blurred vision
• sensitivity to light

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Dexamethasone / neomycin, please read the information provided with Dexamethasone / neomycin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Dexazon. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Dexazon with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.