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Drops for eyewash

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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To treat many ophthalmic diseases and eliminate eye fatigue, drops are excellent. The choice of medication depends on the causes of the disease state. The washing of the organs of vision can be carried out with such preparations:

  • Bacterial conjunctivitis: Levomycetin, Albucid.
  • Viral inflammation: Zovirax, Florenal, Virolex.
  • Allergic reactions: Vizin, Lecrolin, Opatanol.
  • Medicines of a wide spectrum of action: Chlorgexidine, Miramistin, Furacilin.

Consider the most effective eye-washing drops :

Calf

The drug with the active ingredient is taurine. It is used for dystrophic lesions of the retina of the eye, corneal dystrophy, diabetic, radiation and traumatic cataracts. It stimulates the recovery processes in case of trauma to the cornea, reduces intraocular pressure in glaucoma.

The method of application and dosage is selected by the attending physician, individually for each patient. The drug has no contraindications, adverse reactions and does not cause symptoms of an overdose. Drops are issued in vials of 5 ml of 4% solution and in ampoules of 1 ml.

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Artelak

Moisturizing ophthalmic preparation of topical application. Contains the active substance - hypromelose (partially hydroxypropylated and methylated cellulose). Humidification of the cornea occurs due to the adsorption of the fluid and reduce its surface tension, increasing the density of tear fluid.

  • Indications for use: reducing the symptoms of increased dryness of the cornea, eliminating itching, burning, pain and sensation of sand in the eyes. Scheme of the drug is an ophthalmologist, individually for each patient.
  • Side effects: burning, increased lacrimation, painful sensations, short-term blurring of vision.
  • Contraindications: intolerance of the components of the drug, pediatric practice. After instilling the medicine, you need to refrain from driving the car until the vision is clear.

Issued in the bottles of droppers for 10 ml of therapeutic solution in each.

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Vinson

Drops with the active substance - tetrisolin (a-adrenostimulator). The drug helps to narrow the blood vessels, reduces the swelling of the conjunctiva. Expands the pupil and reduces the formation of intraocular fluid. The therapeutic effect develops within 1-3 minutes and lasts 4-8 hours. It is not absorbed into the systemic circulation.

  • Indications for use: increased lacrimation, reddening of the cornea and eyelid edema due to exposure to chemical and allergic factors, conjunctivitis of allergic nature.
  • Method of application: installation of the drug is carried out 1-2 drops 2-3 times a day. The duration of continuous treatment should not be more than 4 days.
  • Side effects: irritation of the conjunctiva, burning, redness and blurred vision, allergic reactions, painful sensations.
  • Contraindications: individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, patients younger than two years, angle-closure glaucoma, corneal dystrophy. With special care is used for diabetes, arterial hypertension, hyperthyroidism. Use during pregnancy is permitted.
  • Overdose drops are excluded. Side effects can occur when the drug enters the digestive tract. In this case, the development of tachycardia, convulsions, nausea and vomiting, respiratory disorders, pulmonary edema is likely. For treatment, it is necessary to wash the stomach and conduct further symptomatic therapy.

The drug is available in the form of drops of 15 ml with a 0.05% solution of tetrizoline.

Tobrex

The drug with the active ingredient is tobramycin. It has a wide spectrum of action and pronounced bacteriostatic activity.

  • Indications for use: keratitis, conjunctivitis, infectious processes in the postoperative period, blepharitis, keratoconjunctivitis.
  • Method of application: instillation is carried out on 1-2 drops in a conjunctival sac. In case of acute inflammatory process, the procedure can be performed every hour, in the remaining cases every 4 hours.
  • Side effects and contraindications: local allergic reactions with edema and redness of the eyelids. Drops are contraindicated in cases of intolerance to active components.

Before using the drug should consult an ophthalmologist.

Floccally

Antibacterial agent for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases. Contains the active ingredient - ofloxacin. Has a wide range of action.

  • Indications for use: infectious and inflammatory lesions of the eyes, traumatic eyeball damage, conjunctivitis, keratitis, barley, ulcerous corneal lesions, dacryocystitis.
  • Method of application: drops are instilled in the conjunctival sac 2-4 times a day. Duration of treatment is 7-14 days.
  • Adverse reactions: transient redness of the conjunctiva, burning, increased dryness, photophobia, lacrimation, allergic reactions, headaches and dizziness. There have been no cases of overdose.
  • Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Use during pregnancy is possible only for medical purposes.

Floxal is available in the form of eye drops and ophthalmic ointment.

In order for the drug to be effective, the doctor should choose the drops, after careful diagnosis of the patient's condition.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Drops for eyewash" 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.

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