Introduction
Dexa-Gentamicin Eye Ointment is a popular ophthalmologic medication prescribed for inflammatory and allergic reactions of the eye and bacterial eye infections. The eye ointment is also available in the form of eye drops. In the following, you will learn more about the area of application, the contraindications and warnings as well as other special features of Dexa-Gentamicin Eye Ointment.
Indications for the Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment
Dexa-Gentamicin Eye Ointment is often prescribed for eye infections caused by gentamicin-sensitive bacteria, provided there are no contraindications. According to the manufacturer, Dexa Gentamicin can be used for But since Dexa-Gentamicin also contains the active ingredient dexamethasone, it is also effective against allergic inflammation of the anterior segment of the eye. The eye ointment can be used especially well if there is also a bacterial infection.
- Inflammations of the conjunctiva
- Corneal inflammation
- Inflammation of the eyelid margin
- Barleycorn
The Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment can help with conjunctivitis, which is often caused by bacteria. In conjunctivitis, the eyes are usually reddened, they water, burn, itch, are often sticky and purulent. In addition, there is often an increased sensitivity to light.
Active ingredients of Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment
The Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment contains dexamethasone and gentamicin sulphate as active ingredients. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It is therefore only available on prescription and is particularly effective against eye infections with gentamicin-sensitive bacteria.
Gentamicin is broad-spectrum, which means that it can be effective against many types of bacteria. Another active ingredient of the eye ointment is dexamethasone. This belongs to the glucocorticoids, as does cortisone.
It has an anti-inflammatory effect and additionally dampens the immune system. In this way, it is particularly effective against allergic and also inflammatory processes in the eye. Further components of Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment are white vaseline, viscous paraffin and wool wax, to make the application of the eye ointment as pleasant as possible. and dexamethasone – artificial cortisone
When should the Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment not be used?
You should not use Dexa-Gentamicin Eye Ointment if you are allergic to one of the active ingredients dexamethasone and gentamicin sulphate. If you have injuries to the outer eye, such as corneal injuries or superficial herpes infections of the eye, you should not use the eye ointment at all. Other contraindications are fungal diseases of the eye, tuberculosis of the eye and an increase in intraocular pressure (glaucoma).
Are there any side effects from the Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment?
As with all other drugs, side effects may occur when using Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment. These include: However, these side effects occur very rarely, in about one in 100,000 people. They usually improve after the end of therapy with the eye ointment. In principle, it is recommended not to use the eye ointment for longer than two weeks. – allergic reaction of the eye with burning, itching, swelling of the eye, blistering of the eyelid
- Increase in intraocular pressure with headache, with prolonged use
- Clouding of the lens, with prolonged use, especially in children
- Damage to the cornea: This in turn can promote further infections with bacteria, viruses and fungi and lead to wound healing disorders in the eye
