Inflammatory eye diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms are most effectively treated with antibacterial local remedies. One of the effective drugs is Vigamox - eye drops based on a potent antibiotic.
Drops for eyes Вигамокс
The active ingredient of the drug is moxifloxacin. This is an antibiotic compound from the fluoroquinolone group, which has a bactericidal effect on a wide range of bacteria (E. coli, coccal microorganisms, mycoplasmas, diphtheria, salmonella, spirochaetes, chlamydia, Klebsiella), even those that show resistance to other types of antibiotics.
Vigamox is an eye drop used for the therapy and prevention of inflammatory processes in the anterior parts of the eye after surgery or mechanical damage. Moreover, the agent is successfully used in treatment:
- conjunctivitis ;
- corneal ulcers;
- blepharitis ;
- keratitis;
- meibomitis;
- dacryocystitis;
- barley.
The method of application consists in three-fold administration of the solution into the conjunctival eye bag by 1 drop. The duration of the course should be determined by the ophthalmologist, but, in any case, the treatment continues until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear.
It should be noted that with high efficacy and strong action, Wigamox is maximally safe. Among the contraindications there is only an increased individual sensitivity of the patient to moxifloxacin.
Side-effects of the local medicine in question are few:
- burning and tingling in the eyes, lacrimation immediately after instillation, which disappears after 5-10 minutes;
- itching and pain in the eye area, mild headache (very rare).
Vigamox in the nose
Given the wide range of droplets, they are popular in otolaryngological practice. The mucosa of the nose and eye has an identical
Vigamox analogues
The following medicines have a similar effect:
- Moxifloxacin Canon;
- Mossimak;
- Avelox;
- Oxyal;
- Moxin;
- Moxifloxacin hydrochloride;
- Plevilox.