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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

the Drug

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.