Low-Dex Eye Drops

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)

Low-Dex Eye Drops belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of eye infections. It reduces the redness and swelling caused by infections, allergies, and injuries. It is sometime used after eye surgery.

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Dexamethasone (0.05% w/v)

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Syntho Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Never use Low-Dex Eye Drops if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it and shake the bottle well before each use. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back.

You should not discontinue using the medicine unless your doctor tells you so. Stopping the medication before time may allow the bacteria to continue their growth, which may result in the return of the infection.

It may cause eye irritation, blurred vision, and bitter taste in the mouth. These side effects are usually temporary and resolve with time. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive or operate other machines until your vision is clear. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult with your doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

Eye infection
Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

Benefits of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

Eye infection
Low-Dex Eye Drops helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Low-Dex Eye Drops gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.

Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Low-Dex Eye Drops gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.

Side effects of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Low-Dex

Eye irritation
Bitter taste

How to use Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution works

Low-Dex Eye Drops is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Low-Dex Eye Drops to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Low-Dex Eye Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Low-Dex Eye Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Low-Dex Eye Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

What is Low-Dex Eye Drops? What is it used for?

Low-Dex Eye Drops belongs to a group of medicines called steroids, also known as corticosteroids. It is used to relieve symptoms caused due to infection such as swelling, itchiness and redness of the eyes.

Is Low-Dex Eye Drops effective?

Low-Dex Eye Drops is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Low-Dex Eye Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

I feel better now, can I stop using Low-Dex Eye Drops?

No, you should not stop using Low-Dex Eye Drops suddenly without talking to your doctor. You may feel better and your symptoms may also improve before completing the full course of treatment. Still, it is advised to continue the medication as stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence prevent complete healing.

In which conditions is the use of Low-Dex Eye Drops avoided?

Use of Low-Dex Eye Drops should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Low-Dex Eye Drops or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Low-Dex Eye Drops for the first time, consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Low-Dex Eye Drops?

Keep Low-Dex Eye Drops in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glucocorticoids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

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User feedback

Patients taking Low-Dex Eye Drops

Thrice A Day

31%

Twice A Day

29%

Once A Day

21%

Four Times A Day

16%

Alternate Day

What are you using Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution for?

Others

50%

Severe allergic reaction

50%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

100%

Patient concerns

Suffering from Dry eye problem from last 6 mount Using artificial eye drop and cyclosporine eye drop Main problem right eye not producing enough tears which requires in eye Because of using excess laptop in low light conditions Any suggestions plz

Dr. Vishal Arora

Ophthalmology

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Sweat problem too much sweat on the body comparative to others in low humid conditions also plz help

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

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Low-Dex Eye Drops

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

Benefits of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

Side effects of Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

How to use Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution

How Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Low-Dex Eye Drops? What is it used for?

Is Low-Dex Eye Drops effective?

I feel better now, can I stop using Low-Dex Eye Drops?

In which conditions is the use of Low-Dex Eye Drops avoided?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Low-Dex Eye Drops?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

User feedback

Patients taking Low-Dex Eye Drops

What are you using Low-Dex Ophthalmic Solution for?

How much was the improvement?

Patient concerns

Suffering from Dry eye problem from last 6 mount Using artificial eye drop and cyclosporine eye drop Main problem right eye not producing enough tears which requires in eye Because of using excess laptop in low light conditions Any suggestions plz

Sweat problem too much sweat on the body comparative to others in low humid conditions also plz help

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