Singapore Medication Guide

Can I buy MAXIDEX STERILE OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT 0.1% in Singapore?

Check whether MAXIDEX STERILE OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT 0.1% is prescription-only, pharmacy-only, or available over the counter in Singapore, based on HSA therapeutic product registry details.

Prescription required
No. MAXIDEX STERILE OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT 0.1% requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

This answer is based on the Singapore HSA therapeutic product registry classification for MAXIDEX STERILE OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT 0.1%.

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HSA registry details

Product NameMAXIDEX STERILE OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT 0.1%
HSA Licence No.SIN04153P
License HolderNOVARTIS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Dosage FormOINTMENT
RouteOPHTHALMIC
Active IngredientsDEXAMETHASONE
Strength0.001
Forensic ClassificationPrescription Only
Approval Date1990-04-20
ATC CodeS01BA01

Medication questions

Can I buy MAXIDEX STERILE OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT 0.1% in Singapore?

No. MAXIDEX STERILE OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT 0.1% requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

Do I need a prescription?

MAXIDEX STERILE OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT 0.1% is listed as Prescription Only, so a doctor's prescription is required in Singapore.

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