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Cydelon
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Cidelon is an ophthalmologic drug with antimicrobial therapeutic activity. The drug has a combined composition and is used locally.
It has anti-inflammatory, disinfectant and anti-allergic effects. After local application of zinc sulfate, an astringent, local anti-inflammatory, and at the same time drying and disinfecting effect develops.
The drug enhances the medicinal activity of standard antimicrobial drugs when used in combination therapy.
Indications Cydelon
It is used in cases of inflammation in the anterior part of the eye that is of microbial origin (keratoconjunctivitis or keratitis ), as well as in cases of inflammatory reaction of the conjunctiva that develops after surgery.
Release form
The medicinal substance is released in the form of eye drops - inside a bottle equipped with a dropper cap, with a volume of 5 or 10 ml.
Pharmacodynamics
Decamethoxin has disinfectant activity and demonstrates a wide range of antimicrobial effects against gram-positive (streptococci with staphylococci and pneumococci) and -negative (meningococci with gonococci) cocci, as well as dermatophytes, chlamydia, pseudomonas with enterobacteria, protozoa, corynebacteria, viruses and yeast-like Candida fungi.
During the use of Cidelon, resistant forms of bacteria are formed slowly.
Dosing and administration
The medicine is used in the amount of 1-2 drops 3 times a day in the area of the sore eye.
The duration of therapy is selected by the doctor, taking into account the severity and progression of the pathology; the course often lasts until the signs of the disease completely disappear.
- Application for children
Do not administer to persons under 12 years of age.
Use Cydelon during pregnancy
Due to the lack of experience with the use of the drug during breastfeeding and pregnancy, it is prescribed only after a thorough assessment of the risks and benefits.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for use in case of severe intolerance to the components of the drug.
Side effects Cydelon
Severe intolerance to the drug components may provoke hypersensitivity symptoms. Local manifestations in the area of drug use may be noted.
Interactions with other drugs
It is prohibited to use Cidelon in combination with other ophthalmic substances.
Storage conditions
Cidelon must be stored in a place closed to children. Temperature indicators - no more than 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Cidelon can be used within a 36-month period from the date of production of the therapeutic substance. The shelf life of an opened bottle is 2 weeks.
Analogues
Analogues of the drug are Vigamox, Oftalmodek, Okatsin with Floxal, Cofloxin and Tsiborat, as well as Oftadek, Tsipromed and Okodek.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Cydelon" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.