Santeson ophthalmic solution 0.1% (サンテゾーン点眼液（0.1%）)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Dexamethasone metasulfobenzoate sodium

Available from:

Santen Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.

INN (International Name):

Dexamethasone metasulfobenzoate sodium

Pharmaceutical form:

colorless to pale yellow, limpid, ophthalmic solution, 5mL, (bottle) clear and colorless, (cap) very pale purple

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
External
Revised: 02/2023
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
SANTESON OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.1%
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Dexamethasone metasulfobenzoate sodium
DOSAGE FORM:
colorless to pale yellow, limpid, ophthalmic solution, 5mL,
(bottle) clear and colorless, (cap) very pale purple
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EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine is a synthetic adrenocortical hormone (steroid)
preparation and suppresses eye
inflammation by anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect.
It is usually used to treat eye inflammatory disease such as
blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and
keratitis.
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
If you have: corneal epithelial abrasion, corneal ulcer, viral
conjunctival/corneal disease, or
tuberculous/fungal/suppurative eye disease.
If you wear contact lenses.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・In general, apply 1 to 2 drops at a time, 3 to 4 times a day. The
dosage may be adjusted
according to your symptoms. Strictly follow the instructions.
・If you are a child patient (especia