Dexagenta-POS Gtt Opht Fl 5ml

What is Dexagenta-POS and when is it used?

Dexagenta-POS contains dexamethasone dihydrogen phosphate disodium, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, and gentamicin sulfate, an antibiotic, as active ingredients. Dexagenta-POS is used for the treatment of inflammation of the eye with simultaneous bacterial eye infection.Prescriptened by your doctor.

What precautions should be taken?

The antibiotic in Dexagenta-POS is not effective against all infections of the eye. The use of an incorrectly chosen or improperly dosed antibiotic can cause complications. Do not use this medicine for the treatment of other conditions or by anyone else.

When should Dexagenta-POS not be taken / used?

Dexagenta-POS must not be used in the case of injuries or ulcers of the cornea, especially if they are or may be caused by viral diseases, ocular tuberculosis, fungal infections of the eye, glaucoma, known or suspected hypersensitivity to an ingredient of Dexagenta-POS.

When should you be careful when using Dexagenta-POS?

If the eye complaints treated with Dexagenta-POS do not improve or if they worsen after 2?3 days or if new symptoms occur, you should consult your doctor immediately.Benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed into soft contact lenses and can discolour the contact lenses. You must remove the contact lenses before using this medicine and only put them back in after 15 minutes.Benzalkonium chloride can also cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or diseases of the cornea (clear layer on the front of the eye). Contact your doctor or health care professional if you get unusual sensation, burning, or pain in your eye after using this medicine.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you suffer from other illnesses (especially diabetes), have allergies, take other medicines (including those you have bought yourself) or use them on your eyes.Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Dexagenta-POS.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop swelling and weight gain on your trunk or face, as these are usually the first signs of what is known as Cushing's syndrome. After a long-term or high-dose treatment with Dexagenta-POS is discontinued, suppression of the adrenal function can occur. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you stop the treatment on your own. These risks should be considered especially in children and patients treated with a drug containing ritonavir or cobicistat.If you have blurred vision or other visual disturbances, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Can Dexagenta-POS be taken / used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Do not use Dexagenta-POS in the first trimester of pregnancy, afterwards and during breastfeeding only with the express permission of your doctor.

How do you use Dexagenta POS?

The frequency of use and, above all, the time interval between applications can be very different depending on the disease. Continue the treatment as instructed by your doctor even if you no longer feel any symptoms. Ending it too early or not using it properly can cause the disease to flare up again. As a rule, the duration of use should not exceed 12 days. The use and safety of Dexagenta-POS in children and adolescents has not yet been tested.Do not change the prescribed dosage on your own. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

What side effects can Dexagenta-POS have?

Local side effects on the eyeVery rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people)

Very rarely there is the possibility of allergic reactions and a slight temporary stinging of the eyes. Hypersensitivity reactions (contact allergic reaction), which may be accompanied by itching, swelling of the eyelid or eyelid eczema (blistering, oozing), have been observed very rarely.With prolonged treatment, corticoids such as dexamethasone dihydrogen phosphate can cause an increase in intraocular pressure, which regresses when the drug is discontinued. In addition, there is a risk of permanent lens opacities, especially in children.In addition, the following can occur: Herpes simplex keratitis, perforation of the cornea with existing corneal inflammation, fungal infection of the eye, e.g. from Candida albicans, aggravation of bacterial corneal infections, drooping of the upper eyelid, dilation of the pupil. Wound healing disorders can occur after injuries to the cornea.

Individual cases

Furthermore, blurred vision can occur with an unknown frequency.

Body - hormonal problemsIndividual cases

Growth of additional body hair (especially in women), muscle weakness and atrophy, reddish-bluish stretch marks on the skin, increased blood pressure, irregular or absent periods, changes in protein and calcium levels in the body, growth disorders in children and adolescents as well as swelling and weight gain in the body and Facial (so-called «Cushing's syndrome») (see section «When to use Dexagenta-POS with caution»).Active ingredients in eye preparations can enter the bloodstream. Side effects are therefore also possible in the body.This medicinal product contains 0.25 mg benzalkonium chloride per 5 ml equivalent to 0.05 mg / ml.Benzalkonium chloride can cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or diseases of the cornea (clear layer on the front of the eye). Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you get unusual sensation, burning, or pain in your eyes after using this medicine.This medicinal product contains 22.5 mg of phosphates per 5 ml, equivalent to 4.5 mg / ml.If you have severe damage to the cornea (the transparent layer on the front of the eye), phosphates may very rarely cause clouding (cloudy spots) of the cornea due to calcium build-up during treatment.If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What should also be noted?

To maintain the sterility of the eye drops, do not touch the dropper tip with your hands or eyes. Close the bottle tightly immediately after use.The drug may only be used up to the date marked ?EXP? on the container.

Use-by period after opening

You should not use the eye drops for more than 30 days after opening the vial.

Storage advice

Store at room temperature (15-25 ° C).Store in the original packaging.Keep out of reach of CHILDREN.

More information

If the bottle is not empty at the end of the treatment, take it back to your handover point (doctor or pharmacist) for proper disposal.Your doctor or pharmacist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What is inDexagenta-POS?

Active ingredients

1 ml eye drops contain 1 mg dexamethasone sodium phosphate and 5 mg gentamicin sulfate (corresponds to 3 mg gentamicin).

Auxiliary materials

Benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, potassium monohydrogen phosphate (Ph.Eur.), Water for injections.

Approval number

59580 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Dexagenta-POS? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies against a doctor's prescription, which only entitles you to a one-time purchase.

Marketing authorization holder

URSAPHARM Schweiz GmbH, 9325 Roggwil