Allergy drops

Allergy drops are drugs included in the general therapeutic complex aimed at eliminating symptoms, neutralizing inflammatory processes and stopping the allergic process. Conventionally, allergy drops can be divided by the organ, zone in which the product should work.

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Antibiotic eye drops for allergies

Locally, as a rule, drugs containing antibiotics are prescribed. This is due to the fact that in case of lacrimation, redness of the eyes, few of the patients immediately seek help from a doctor. Usually, a person tries to cope with the symptom on their own. Lotions, ointments on the advice of friends or neighbors, warming up or cold compresses lead to an even greater allergic reaction. The burning sensation increases, the itching intensifies. All these manifestations are accompanied by the fact that a person rubs his eyes or uses improvised materials that are not completely disinfected - cotton swabs, handkerchiefs. Most eye symptoms of allergies for these reasons coexist with bacterial infections. Allergy drops, with the inclusion of antibiotics in their composition, effectively relieve not only inflammation of the sclera of the eyes, but also neutralize bacteria. Of the most popular and prescribed drops, one can highlight tobradex, dexa-gentamicin, maxidrol. It should be remembered that self-medication for eye allergies is unacceptable and eye drops should be selected and prescribed only by a doctor - an ophthalmologist or allergist. Eye drops work great with symptoms, but do not treat the allergy itself. Moreover, they are not able to eliminate the cause of the allergic disease. If after two weeks of using the drops, the signs of allergy - redness, itching, a feeling of sand in the eyes, do not go away, then specific immunotherapy may be prescribed.

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Antihistamine eye drops for allergies

These are ketotifen, patanol, azelastine and other drugs of this group, which effectively neutralize itching and excessive lacrimation. Also, in the antiallergic therapeutic complex, allergy drops containing anti-inflammatory components can be prescribed. These are corticosteroid drops, which are designed to stop and eliminate the inflammatory process in the eyes. Corticosteroid drugs also eliminate swelling and irritation of the eyelids. These drops are available by prescription, which is quite fair. Like other forms of release - tablets, creams and ointments, corticosteroid drops for allergies have contraindications.

Allergy eye drops inhibit the production of histamine in the mucous membrane of the eye, relieve inflammation, and swelling, itching, and lacrimation go away. Any drops that are part of a comprehensive allergy treatment are prescribed with caution in severe forms of allergic disease and in the presence of concomitant infectious diseases. It should also be taken into account that the simultaneous administration of corticosteroids and antihistamines is unacceptable. Allergy eye drops can cause side effects and cause the following sensations:

• There is a strong burning sensation that should go away within 20-30 minutes. If the burning sensation persists and lasts for more than an hour, you should immediately contact an ophthalmologist, and before that, try to rinse your eyes with warm, clean (boiled) water;
• If a person wears contact lenses, do not put the lenses in for 15-20 minutes after instillation. The longer the lenses are not put in, the better the drops are absorbed. The lenses can also cause burning and discomfort;
• If a person uses eye drops and does not follow the rules of antiseptics (does not close the bottle, the bottle pipette gets dirty, etc.), the allergy may be accompanied by a bacterial infection. Bacteria easily penetrate the damaged sclera and mucous membrane of the eyelids;
• Corticosteroids often increase intraocular pressure. If the patient has a history of glaucoma or cataracts, corticosteroid drops are either not prescribed or used with caution.

Allergy drops can also be used to relieve allergic reactions in the nose. These are local antihistamines in liquid form, intended for nasal administration. Nasal drops are divided into three groups:

• Nasal agents - combined (sanorin-alerin). The two main components that are part of such drops provide neutralization of the allergic reaction (swelling, itching) and the allergy itself. Such drops are prescribed based on anamnestic information, diagnosis and taking into account concomitant diseases. Combined nasal drops are not used for more than ten days.
• Nasal vasoconstrictors (Vibrocil). Contraindications: pregnant women, children under five, lactation period. Vasoconstrictors can also be produced as a spray or gel. Nasal drops of this group can be used for up to two weeks.
• Corticosteroids: These allergy drops are only used as prescribed by a doctor because they have a lot of side effects.

Allergy drops are one of the first means of helping allergy sufferers, since allergic reactions most often occur in the eye and nose area. The main thing is not to make a mistake in choosing the drug and to use it in accordance with the doctor's recommendations.

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