Eye drops for barley

A stye on the eye is a painful suppuration of the hair follicle from which the eyelash grows, or of the sebaceous gland located next to it. This inflammation causes sharp unpleasant sensations, accompanied by a feeling of discomfort.

During this disease, the eye swells, puffs up and turns red. This will continue until the abscess ripens. Since sick leave is not provided in such cases, it will be useful for everyone to learn how to treat a stye on the eye with medications.

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Indications for use

• infectious diseases of the eyelids, cornea and conjunctiva;
• blepharitis;
• keratitis;
• conjunctivitis;
• iridocyclitis;
• corneal ulcers, etc.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of eye drops for barley

Medicinal forms that contain antibiotics have a standard mechanism of action: either a direct effect on pathogenic agents, as a result of which they die instantly, or a disruption in the synthesis of substances in bacteria that are necessary for their vital activity.

Preparations containing sulfonamides have a bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect on bacteria.

Despite the danger of rapid development of resistance of microorganisms to these drugs, the resistance itself is formed slowly. This factor makes the use of these drugs convenient.

The pharmacokinetics of each drug is different. For example, ciprolet and levomycetin enter the systemic bloodstream and are excreted by the kidneys or intestines. But floxal, tobrex and albucid have a local effect, so their systemic absorption is low.

Eye drops names for barley

• Ciprolet.
• Levomycetin.
• Tobrex.
• Albucid.
• Floxal.

Cold drops should not be put into the eyes. It is recommended to hold the drops in your hand for a while before using them to warm them up to our body temperature.

List of eye drops for barley

Ciprolet	Contains a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent - ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, which disrupts the growth and development of bacteria, causing their rapid death. This drug is good because the resistance of pathogenic bacteria to it develops extremely slowly, so it can be used for quite a long time.
Levomycetin	The composition includes the antibiotic levomycetin, which, like ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, has a broad spectrum of action. The action of levomycetin is to suppress the development of pathogens (E. coli, streptococci and staphylococci, chlamydia and gonococci).
Tobrex	Contains a local antibiotic – tobramycin, which disrupts the vital activity of harmful bacteria (streptococci and staphylococci, Klebsiella, E. coli, corynebacteria), thus causing their death.
Albucid	These drops contain an antimicrobial drug - sulfacetamide. Its mechanism of action is to disrupt the synthesis of substances necessary for their vital activity in pathogenic microorganisms (E. coli, streptococci and staphylococci, chlamydia and gonococci).
Floxal	The drops contain the antibiotic ofloxacin. It is active against the following bacteria: E. coli, salmonella, proteus, shigella, klebsiella, gonorrheal diplococci, chlamydia, as well as staphylococci and streptococci.
Other drops for barley with antibiotic	There are drops based on erythromycin, penicillin, gentamicin, tetracycline, etc.
Drops for children	Children over 1 year of age can use eye drops with ciprolet and albucid. There is no necessary experience in using "tobrex" in children.

Method of administration and dosage

Ciprolet	For mild infections, use 1-2 drops every 4 hours, and for severe infections, use 2 drops every hour.
Levomycetin	1 drop 3-4 times a day. If you use the medicine at your own discretion, it is not advisable to do this for more than three days.
Tobrex	For mild infections, use 1-2 drops every 4 hours, and for severe infections, use 2 drops every 30 minutes.
Albucid	For treating children's eyes, a 20% solution is used, and for treating adults, a 30% solution. The dosage is usually determined by the attending physician. However, for acute infections, the eyes are instilled 2-3 drops up to six times a day.
Floxal	1 drop 3-4 times a day. If it is necessary to simultaneously administer another drug into the eye, the interval between instillations should be five minutes.

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Using Eye Drops for Stye During Pregnancy

Women are prohibited from using eye solutions for barley during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding). This may have a negative effect on the child. The exception is the drug Tobrex. It is prescribed when the expected therapeutic effect exceeds the potential risk of adverse effects.

Contraindications to the use of eye drops for barley

These medications should not be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women or children under one year of age. They are also contraindicated for patients with hypersensitivity to certain components of the drug. In some cases, they are prohibited for use by patients with skin diseases (eczema, dermatitis, etc.) or viral keratitis.

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Side effects of eye drops for barley

From the eyes: hyperemia (increased temperature) of the conjunctiva, irritation, redness. In some cases – photophobia (fear of light), increased lacrimation, decreased visual acuity, inflammation and swelling of the eyelids, a feeling of dryness.

Other reactions: allergy, unpleasant taste in the mouth immediately after using the drug, nausea.

Overdose and interactions of eye drops for barley with other drugs

Overdose may increase side effects.

Active ingredient	Compatible	Incompatible
Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride	It can be successfully combined with other antibiotic-based medications, but a doctor's consultation is required before use.	With drugs that are physically or chemically unstable.
Levomycetin	---	With sulfonamides (for example, with albucid).
Tobramycin	---	With antibiotics from the aminoglycoside group.
Sulfacetamide	---	With silver salts, with local anesthetics (local anesthetics).

Storage conditions and shelf life of eye drops for barley

When storing eye solutions, the following conditions must be met: store in a place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Drops must not be frozen. The storage location must be inaccessible to children. After the first opening of the bottle, the medicine can be used for no more than 4-6 weeks. After this period, all the useful substances contained in the drug evaporate.

The shelf life is usually between two and three years.