Product Description
MAXIDEX (dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) 0.1% is an adrenocortical steroid prepared as a sterile
topical ophthalmic suspension.
Steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior
segment of the globe, such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster
keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitides when the inherent hazard of steroid use is accepted to
obtain an advisable diminution in edema and inflammation; corneal injury from chemical, radiation, or thermal
burns, or penetration of foreign bodies
Ingredients
dexamethasone
benzalkonium chloride, hypromellose 0.5%, citric acid or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, polysorbate 80, purified water,
and sodium chloride.
How to use
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING. One or two drops topically in the conjunctival sac(s). In severe disease,
drops may be used hourly, being tapered to discontinuation as the inflammation subsides. In mild disease, drops
may be used up to four to six times daily.
Not more than one bottle should be prescribed initially, and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation