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Have studies evaluated the effects of dexamethasone eye drops on fertility?

Name: Have studies evaluated the effects of dexamethasone eye drops on fertility?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:41:31.696Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Studies have not evaluated the effects of topical ocular dexamethasone (Maxidex) on fertility; clinical data on male or female fertility are limited, and dexamethasone had no adverse effects on female fertility in a rat model.

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MaxidexNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 18Document updated 15 July 2026

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