Infectious diseases in ophthalmology are treated with antibacterial drugs of a wide spectrum of action. One effective local remedy is ointment Ofloxacin with an active substance concentration of 0.3%. Practice shows that the drug can stop the inflammatory process within 2-3 weeks.
Instruction for ophthalmic ointment Ofloxacin
Indications for use of the drug in question are:
- dacryocystitis ;
- bacterial keratitis;
- blepharitis;
- meibomite;
- corneal ulcer;
- blepharoconjunctivitis;
- chlamydial infection of the eyes;
- bacterial conjunctivitis;
- complications after eye injuries and surgical operations to remove foreign bodies.
Correct use - pawning 1 cm of ointment for the lower eyelid about 2-3 times a day for 14 days. In the case of chlamydial lesions, the course of therapy lasts up to 4-5 weeks, and the number of procedures increases to 5-6 times a day.
In order to correctly distribute the drug, after the injection it is necessary to close the eyelid and move it in different directions with the eyeball.
The short course of treatment is due to the fact that Ofloxacin belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Active substances have a wide spectrum of action against most known Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, intracellular and anaerobic microorganisms. When ingested on the mucous membranes ofloxacin leads to destabilization of DNA-chains of bacteria, which provokes their death. In addition, the maximum concentration of the active ingredient in the conjunctiva and the cornea is reached very quickly - 5 minutes after the required amount of ointment (1 cm) is poured. In watery eyes, ofloxacin is observed after an hour.
Side effects:
- a burning sensation in the eyes (immediately after the injection);
- itching and dryness of mucous membranes;
- lacrimation;
- hyperemia of the eyelids;
- allergic reactions;
- photophobia.
As a rule, these symptoms are short-lived, disappear on their own.
It is important to note that with simultaneous use of the described agent and other ophthalmic medicines, it is necessary to observe a break (at least 15 minutes) during their laying.
Contraindications to the use of the drug Ofloxacin
You can not prescribe this remedy during pregnancy and breastfeeding, hypersensitivity to the active component of the ointment, as well as chronic conjunctivitis of non-bacterial nature.