In this article, we will talk about a popular drug for the treatment of infections in children - albucide. We will talk about how to apply the albucid, at what age can it be used, whether it is possible to dribble the newborn with the Albucidum, whether there are contraindications to the use of this drug, etc.
Application of Albucida
Albucid is a drug belonging to the class of antibiotics, a derivative of sulfanilamide. In the international classifier it is called "sulfacetamide". Previously, there were several forms of release of this drug - ointments, drops, solutions for injections, but today the remedy is made only in the form of drops. Two types of drops (for children and adults) differ among themselves by the concentration of the active substance. In the preparation for adults, it is 30%, and in the preparation for children - 20% of sodium sulfacyl.
Indications for use:
- conjunctivitis and other conjunctival diseases;
- lesions of the century of different origin;
- defeat of the eyes in gonorrhea;
- ulcers on the cornea (especially purulent);
- infections of the eye caused by bacteria susceptible to sulfacetamide;
- prevention of blenarea in children.
Albucid is eye drops; for newborns, they can be used only after consultation with the pediatrician. The aqueous solution of sodium sulfacyl excellently penetrates into all tissues and liquids of the eye, causing a disturbance in the work of the bacterial cells, which causes the fading of the infection. Albucid is freely released in pharmacies, it does not need a prescription for its purchase.
Sometimes parents use albucid for babies as a remedy for a cold. In most cases, the effectiveness of such treatment is high enough, but it should be remembered that the Albacid for newborns in the cold can not be used on its own, without medical supervision. In addition, albucid for the newborn in the nose - far from the best choice. To date, there are a number of more effective and safe means for treating the common cold. The only recognized in medicine use of albucid is the treatment of infectious eye diseases.
Dosage:
Bury 2 drops in each eye 2-6 times a day. The number of instillations per day and duration of treatment is determined only by the doctor, focusing on the type of disease, the severity of the symptoms, the age of the patient and the general state of his health. Self-medication is unacceptable.
Albucid: contraindications
The drug should not be used if the patient has:
- allergy to sulfanilamides;
- intolerance or hypersensitivity to sulfanylurea preparations, thiazide diuretics or carbanhydrase inhibitors - in these cases, the probability of manifestations of intolerance reactions to albucid is increased.
Albucid can not be used together with agents that contain silver ions.
The purpose of the drug in pregnancy and lactation is possible, but with careful medical control and only in cases where the expected benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk for the child.
In the case of contact of albucid with soft contact lenses, a violation of the transparency of the latter is possible.
Cases of allergic reactions are extremely rare, but if you notice reddening of the skin, itching, rash, swelling after using albucid - immediately stop using the product and consult a doctor. It is impossible to restore the use of albucid until all symptoms of intolerance completely disappear.
The drug should be stored in a dark and dry place inaccessible to children, at an air temperature of no higher than 15 ° C. Shelf life of the opened vial (if storage conditions are observed) is 28 days.