Dexamethasonedosage

Instill one drop into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, dosage may be increased to one drop every 2 hours. Frequency should be decreased gradually as warranted by improvement in clinical signs, but care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely.

2.1 Initiation and

Continuation of Treatment Evaluate intraocular pressure (IOP) prior to the initial prescription and renewal of the medication order. Perform ophthalmic examination with the aid of magnification, such as slit lamp biomicroscopy, and, where appropriate, fluorescein staining, prior to the initial prescription and renewal of the medication order. Re-evaluate the patient if signs and symptoms fail to improve after 2 days. Not more than one bottle should be prescribed initially, and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation.

2.2 Recommended

Dosage Instill one drop into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to one drop every 2 hours. Frequency should be decreased gradually as warranted by improvement in clinical signs. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. Shake well before use.