Diclofenac drops are designed to alleviate the symptoms of eye inflammation - they relieve pain, swelling and redness. Due to its properties, this tool is actively used in ophthalmology with many eye diseases accompanied by an inflammatory process.
Eye drops composition Diclofenac
Diclofenac drops refer to anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal agents that are effective for inflammation of tissues.
The main active substance of these eye drops is diclofenac sodium, which is contained in 1 ml of the drug - 1 mg.
The auxiliary substances that help to keep the substance its properties, as well as deeply penetrate into the tissues, are:
- sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate;
- sodium chloride;
- disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate;
- propylene glycol;
- sodium hydroxide solution;
- disodium edetate;
- water for injections.
Form of issue
Eye drops are a 0.1% concentrated solution, placed in 5 ml dropper bottles.
A smaller volume of drops is represented by a 1 ml bottle.
Appearance of the solution is colorless, transparent or with a yellowish tinge.
Pharmacological properties of eye drops Diclofenac
In the instructions for the use of the drop Diclofenac indicated that they directly affect the reduction in the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are involved in the creation of inflammation. Locally affecting the lesion, with the help of drops a quick effect is achieved. They help reduce pain and reduce puffiness in tissues.
Diclofenac is considered more effective in its anti-inflammatory properties than ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid and butadione.
Within 30 minutes after the use of the remedy, a decrease in the severity of symptoms is observed. This is due to the fact that by this time diclofenac reaches its maximum concentration in tissues. However, it does not enter the systemic circulation. The area of ​​penetration is the anterior chamber of the eye.
Eye drops Diclofenac - instruction
A positive aspect in the use of drops for the eyes of Diclofenac is that they are compatible with other eye drops. This has a positive effect on the complex treatment of various eye diseases.
Indications for the use of drops Diclofenka
Diclofenac drops are used to treat various inflammatory processes. For example, with conjunctivitis : if the disease is of an infectious nature, the drops of Diclofenac are combined with antibacterial drops.
Among the general indications for the use of drops are the following:
- to reduce inflammation caused by surgery;
- as prevention of cystoid edema of the optic nerve both before and after the operation aimed at implantation or removal of the lens;
- for the removal of pain during trauma or after laser intervention;
- to reduce inflammation after a penetrating or non-penetrating injury;
- with inflammation of the anterior parts of the eye of non-infectious nature.
Applying drops to the eyes Diclofenac
The drug is used topically in the form of instillation in the conjunctivel bag 1 drop 4 times a day.
If the medication is used before or after the operation, then the dosage and frequency increase: 1 drop 5 times for 3 hours with
Contraindications to the use of drops Diclofenac
Among the contraindications to the use of Diclofenac drop are the following:
- allergic reactions to anti-inflammatory non-steroid substances;
- pregnancy (3rd trimester);
- children's age (up to 3 years);
- asthma caused by taking aspirin;
- impaired blood clotting;
- epithelial herpetic keratitis.