What Is Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension?
Dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension (
Maxidex®) is a prescription eye medication used to treat swelling of the eyes and eyelids caused by certain infections, injuries, or eye conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids, or just "steroids" for short.
Just like any medicine, dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension can cause side effects.
However, not everyone who uses the drug will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well.
If reactions do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Some of the more common, bothersome side effects of dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension may include temporary eye symptoms, such as:
- Burning
- Stinging
- Redness
- Blurred vision.