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Details About Generic Salt :: Difluprednate
Main Medicine Class:: Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System Sub Medicine Class :: Corticosteroids
| 3B. CORTICOSTEROIDS in 3. OCULAR |
| DIFLUPREDNATE |
| GLUCOCORTICOID | CORTICOSTEROID (TOPICAL) |
| also comes under 15A. Corticosteroids (Topical) in 15. Skin, |
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Indications & Dose: CORTICOSTEROID-RESPONSIVE DERMATOSES TP Adult Cream (0.02%) or gel (0.05%): Apply sufficient quantity to the affected area twice daily | OCULAR INFLAMMATION & PAIN TP Adult Instill 1 drop in conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) QID beginning 24hrs after surgery for 2wks, then BID for 1 wk, then taper based on response |
| Contra: Active mycobacterial, viral/fungal eye infections
Precautions: Glaucoma, prolonged use, children ADR: Serious: Increased IOP, corneal edema, conjunctival edema, blepharitis, eye pain, photophobia |
