Spersadex comp. Gtt Opht Fl 5 ml

What is Spersadex comp. and when is it used?

Spersadex comp. are eye drops with an antibiotic (chloramphenicol) and an anti-inflammatory substance called the corticosteroid dexamethasone. They are used, among other things, for inflammation in the anterior part of the eye caused by bacteria or when the risk of bacterial infection is increased. Spersadex comp. may only be used if prescribed by a doctor.

When can Spersadex comp. not be used?

• If you are on the active ingredients dexamethasone, chloramphenicol or other ingredients of Spersadex comp. are allergic.If there are diseases such as glaucoma, ulcers or external injuries to the cornea.If you have severe blood disorders or liver problems, or if your relatives (blood) have suffered from bone marrow depression (aplastic anemia).If the eye infection was caused by a viral or fungal infection.When Spersadex comp. Has been prescribed for your newborn child (0 to 27 days old).

When is the use of Spersadex comp. Be careful?

This medicine can have side effects that may affect your vision (e.g. blurred vision). Do not drive or use machines until these effects wear off.Inform your doctor if you suffer from other illnesses (such as increased intraocular pressure, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias or diabetes in the elderly, hyperthyroidism, "dry nasal mucosa") or if you have allergies. Since Spersadex comp. cannot be combined with any other medicinal product (including tablets with certain active ingredients), if you are taking Spersadex comp. take other medicines (including ones you have bought yourself!) or use them on the eye, discuss this with your doctor so that an optimal schedule can be drawn up for the individual applications.Spersadex comp. cannot be used indiscriminately against all inflammations in the anterior segment of the eye. In order to avoid lengthy complications that can be caused by using an incorrectly selected or incorrectly dosed eye preparation, you may use Spersadex comp. Do not use (even with later new inflammations) without a doctor's prescription.In very rare cases, prolonged treatment with chloramphenicol, even with topical treatment on the eye, can lead to bone marrow disease (the bone marrow decreases or the number of blood cells decreases). The irreversible form of the disease can also appear after weeks or months and have life-threatening consequences.Apply Spersadex comp. If you are taking drugs that damage blood formation (drugs that damage the haematopoiesis), such as sulfonylureas (drugs for diabetes mellitus such as glipizide, gliclazide, glibenclamide), coumarin derivatives (anticoagulants), hydantoins (e.g. phenytoin, which is used in epilepsy ) and antineoplastic drugs (cancer drugs such as methotrexate).Is Spersadex comp. Has been prescribed for your baby or toddler (28 days to 23 months old), tell your doctor or health care professional.Spersadex comp. contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative, which can accumulate in soft contact lenses and cause discoloration there. For this reason, you should consider Spersadex comp. do not use while wearing these contact lenses. Benzalkonium can also cause eye irritation. Wearing contact lenses should generally be avoided in the case of an infectious eye inflammation, as there is a risk of spreading the germs.

Are Spersadex comp. Eye drops are used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or if you are breast-feeding Spersadex comp. not be applied.

How do you use Spersadex comp.?

Generally:

1 drop is given into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 3-5 times per day. In severe cases, the dose can be increased to 1 drop every hour for the first 24 to 48 hours.If your eye disease does not improve after 3 days of treatment, it is essential that you consult your ophthalmologist. Spersadex comp. should not be used for more than 10 days.There must be an interval of 5 minutes between the individual applications between two drugs that are administered locally to the eye.Hold the dropper bottle with one hand with the head tilted backwards as vertically as possible over the eye, with the other hand pull the lower eyelid slightly downwards and by pressing the bottle let a drop fall into the conjunctival sac (avoid touching the eye or the lower eyelid with the drip attachment). For reasons of sterility, make sure that when using the bottle neck and the dropper tip neither hands nor other objects come into contact.

Elderly (over 65 years)

Spersadex comp. Eye drops can be used by anyone over the age of 65.

Children and adolescentsNewborns (0 to 27 days old)

Spersadex comp. Must not be used on newborns (0 to 27 days old).

Infants and young children (28 days to 23 months old)

Due to the risk of generalized side effects (Cushing's syndrome), when using Spersadex comp. Caution is advised in infants and young children (28 days to 23 months old).

Women of childbearing age

Consult your doctor before using Spersadex comp. use.Do not change the dose prescribed by the doctor on your own initiative, ie neither the daily dose nor the duration of treatment. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

What side effects can Spersadex comp. to have?

The following side effects can occur when using Spersadex comp. occur: slight, temporary burning and stinging in the eyes as well as a bitter taste immediately after application, local hypersensitivity reactions, eye pain and blurred vision, increase in intraocular pressure, pupil dilation and change, eye inflammation, wound healing disorders, corneal thinning, drooping of the upper eyelid, dilatation of the pupil , allergic reaction.After local treatment with drugs containing chloramphenicol, isolated cases of severe hematopoietic disorders, some of which are fatal, have occurred. If you experience a sore throat (angina), high fever and possibly swelling of the throat glands during treatment, the drug should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted immediately.If you observe other symptoms (such as redness, swelling, itching or a foreign body sensation) that you attribute to the use of this medicine, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.Active substances contained in eye drops can enter the bloodstream. Side effects can therefore occur in other parts of the body besides the eyes.If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist.

What should also be noted?

Infectious inflammations, including those of the eyes, are communicable diseases. Please observe general hygiene measures such as regular hand washing during the duration of the illness.The drug may only be used up to the date marked ?EXP? on the container.Close the bottle immediately after use. Keep Spersadex comp. in the sealed original packaging in the refrigerator (2-8 ° C). After opening the bottle, the product must be used within a maximum of 4 weeks and should not be stored above 25 ° C.After the treatment has ended, take the medicine and the remaining contents to your doctor or pharmacist for proper disposal.You should always keep medicines out of the reach of children.Your doctor or pharmacist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What's in Spersadex comp. contain?

1 ml Spersadex comp. contains as active ingredients 5 mg chloramphenicol, 1 mg dexamethasone sodium phosphate, as preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.1 mg, auxiliaries: macrogol 400, other auxiliaries.

Approval number

30514 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Spersadex comp. Eye drop? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies against a doctor's prescription, which only entitles the holder to purchase once.

• Spersadex Comp eye drops 5 ml
  

Marketing authorization holder

THEA Pharma SA, 8200 Schaffhausen.