Drops for the conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis – inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye resulting from exposure to various negative factors. Adults in different reasons more likely to suffer from this disease than children.
Often conjunctivitis provoke pathogenic microorganisms, viruses, fungi. Simultaneously with the appearance of conjunctivitis, the patient may transfer SARS, influenza, inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx, throat, lungs.
In some cases, on the contrary, conjunctivitis occurs as a complication of a viral or bacterial infection. The main symptoms of the disease – swelling of eyelids, conjunctival redness, itching, burning, pus or mucus. From the fact whether the selected drops for the conjunctivitis depends on the severity and timing of the disease. No less important is the timely initiation of treatment.
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How to treat conjunctivitis?
Prescribe treatment should ophthalmologist, he assesses the symptoms of the disease, which determines the type of inflammation, and assigns drops for the conjunctivitis. The pharmaceutical industry offers a wide range of medicines, but their choice is to trust the doctor. Perhaps if you made the same symptoms, two cases of inflammation of the mucous caused by different pathogens, and require different treatment strategies.
Classification of conjunctivitis depending on its cause:
- Viral
- Bacterial.
- Allergic.
Pharmacological action drops from viral conjunctivitis - the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms on a cellular level, creating obstacles for their reproduction. Its symptoms – the secretion of transparent mucus, watery eyes.
The most common affected one eye, however, with incorrect health care the second eye also becomes infected. This happens when careless dripping drops of the solution from the affected eye enters the other eye.
Drops for the treatment of viral type of conjunctivitis
Instructions for use | |
The florenal 0,1% | Pharmacological action: antiviral Contraindications: hypersensitivity Side effects: occasionally dermatosis of the eyelids, burning, foreign body sensation, lacrimation How to apply: 1 drop 5-6 times a day |
Cebrian 0,1% | Pharmacological action: antiviral Contraindications: high sensitivity, with caution during pregnancy and lactation Side effects: burning and redness of eyes How to use: 1-2 drops 3 times a day for 5-7 days |
Guantan 0,1% | Pharmacological action: antiviral Contraindications: hypersensitivity, thyrotoxicosis, 1st trimester of pregnancy, prostatic hyperplasia, angle-closure glaucoma. Side effects: headache, agitation, convulsions How to apply: 1 drop 3-6 times a day for 10-14 days |
Poludan | Pharmacological action: antiviral and immunomodulatory Contraindications: hypersensitivity, keratinocyte Side effects: Allergy, swelling of the lower eyelid, increased intraocular pressure How to apply: in the inner corner of the eye by 1-2 drops 6-8 times a day |
Dexamethasone | Pharmacological action: hormonal drug (corticosteroids), anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic effect Contraindications: pregnancy, lactation, keratitis, tuberculosis of the eye, fungal diseases, age of 18 Side effects: burning sensation, Allergy, long-term use of secondary glaucoma and steroid cataract How to use: 1-2 drops every 2 hours in acute period, then 3-5 times a day for no longer than 2-3 weeks. |
Laferon Contraindications: hypersensitivity, immune diseases, hepatitis, pathology of the liver and kidneys Side effects: fever, hypertension, headache, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract How to use: 2-3 drops 3-10 times a day for 2-4 weeks | |
Ophthalmoferon | Pharmacological action: antiviral, immunomodulatory, antiallergic, regenerative Contraindications: individual intolerance Side effects: none noted How to use: 1-2 drops 6-8 times a day |
Drops bacterial conjunctivitis
An inflammation of the eyes caused by germs, treat specific antibacterial drugs. The main symptoms – pus with mucus, the defeat of both eyes, rapid spread of the disease.
Drops for antibacterial therapy:
The drug | Instructions for use |
Sulfacetamide 20%, 30% | Pharmacological action: antibacterial Contraindications: hypersensitivity to sulfonamides Side effects: irritation, itching, burning How to use: 2-3 drops 6 times a day until complete recovery |
Optatec 0,02% | Pharmacological action: bactericidal Contraindications: hypersensitivity Side effects: local allergic reaction, rash, itching on the skin How to use: 2-3 drops 6 times a day |
TOPEX 0,03% | Pharmacological action: antibacterial, antibiotic Contraindications: hypersensitivity to tobramycin Side effects: rarely swelling of the eyelids, discomfort, pain in the eye How to use: 1 drop 2-3 times a day |
Cipromed | Pharmacological action:antibacterial Contraindications: pregnancy, lactation, children under one year of age, intolerance of fluoroquinolones Side effects: Allergy, nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, swelling of the eyelids, keratitis, photophobia How to use: 1-2 drops 4-8 times a day for 5 days 1e4 |
Norsulfazol 10% | Pharmacological action: antimicrobial Contraindications: pregnancy, hypersensitivity to sulphonamides, renal failure, blood oppression Side effects: Allergy, leukopenia, neuritis, disorders of the digestive system How to use: 2 drops 3-4 times a day |
Chloramphenicol 0,25% | Pharmacological action: antibacterial Contraindications: hypersensitivity, renal or hepatic insufficiency, disorders of blood, porphyria Side effects: Allergy, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia How to use: 1-2 drops 4 to 12 times a day |
Vigamox | Pharmacological action: antibacterial Contraindications: lactation, Allergy, children under one year of age Side effects: eye pain, irritation, hyperemia, keratitis, local hemorrhage How to apply: 1 drop 3 times a day for 5-7 days |
Floksal 0,3% | Pharmacological action: antibacterial Contraindications: Allergy, pregnancy, lactation Side effects: blurred vision, redness, allergic, keratitis, dizziness How to apply: 1 drop 3-4 times per day |
Gentamicin 0,25% | Pharmacological actions: antibiotic with bactericidal effect Contraindications: viral, fungal, mycobacterial infections of the eye, epitheliopathy, hypersensitivity Side effects: occasionally allergic, burning How to use: 1-2 drops 5-6 times a day not more than 3 weeks |
Zinc sulphate 0,25% | Pharmacological action:antimicrobial Contraindications: hypersensitivity Side effects: redness, itching, swelling of the eyelids, allergies, indigestion How to use: 1-2 drops every 4 to 8 hours |
For the treatment of bacterial infection of the mucous apply the recipes of folk medicine, a decoction of a succession, chamomile, calendula. Popular recipes – pink solution of permanganate manganese, a strong brew of black or green tea. Folk recipes used as an aid to relieve inflammation and destruction of pathogenic microbes.
Allergic conjunctivitis provoke allergens (household chemicals, pollen, cosmetics, food, dust, animal dander, etc.). Symptoms – pain and burning sensation, swollen eyelids, redness of the conjunctiva. The treatment regimen included drops from conjunctivitis local action and antihistamines.
Drugs against allergic conjunctivitis
The drug | Instructions for use |
Cortisone | Pharmacological action: anti-allergic, antiviral, desensitizing Contraindications: renal failure, gastrointestinal disease, parasitic infestation, immunodeficiency, endocrine diseases Side effects: depression, atrophy of the cornea, increased intracranial pressure, headache, exophthalmos How to apply: orally 0.1-0.2 g 3-4 times a day or/m of 0.025-0.05 ml twice a day |
Claritin | Pharmacological action: antipruritic, antihistaminic, antiallergic Contraindications: lactation, intolerance, children up to age 2 years Side effects: headache, fatigue, dry mouth, disorders of the digestive system How to apply: oral, 10 mg once |
Lakeside | Pharmacological action: protector of the corneal epithelium, antimicrobial Contraindications: lactation, pregnancy, children up to age 16 years, hypersensitivity Side effects: Allergy, bonding centuryburning sensation, eye irritation How to use: 1-2 drops up to 8 times a day for 7 days |
Simultaneously with the means of local action against Allergy and prescribed anti-bacterial drops from conjunctivitis Tobrex, Optatec, Sulfacetamide. Additionally – calcium chloride 10% IV, Diphenhydramine tablets orally 50 mg twice a day.
Chronic conjunctivitis is the most difficult type of inflammation of the eyes, it may occur within a few months. The reason for its appearance – prolonged exposure to industrial hazards (smoke, dust, gas, chemicals). In the scheme of treatment of chronic conjunctivitis must include silver nitrate (colloidal silver).
Complications
With timely treatment to the doctor and correctly chosen tactics of treatment complications practically do not occur. The most difficult to treat gonorrheal conjunctivitis, or inflammation caused by chlamydia. But in these cases, the scrupulous implementation of the recommendations the doctor gives positive results. Self-treatment of conjunctivitis is the risk of incorrectly selected medications and the occurrence of complications and recurrences.