One of the broad spectrum preparations - Floxal - is rightfully considered a universal remedy for most eye infections of a bacterial nature.
The composition and activity of drops for the eyes of Floxal
This modern antimicrobial drug is used in ophthalmology for both treatment and prevention of diseases caused by the following bacteria:
- Staphylococcus aureus;
- E. coli;
- the causative agent of the plague;
- salmonella;
- spirochaetes;
- gonococcal;
- chlamydia;
- mycoplasmas;
- streptococci;
- legionella.
The main active substance of drops of Floxal is ofloxacin, belonging to the group of fluoroquinolones. In 1 ml of the solution is 3 mg ofloxacin.
Excipients are the following components:
- sodium hydroxide;
- benzalkonium chloride;
- sodium chloride;
- hydrochloric acid;
- water for injections.
Drops are available in plastic bags with a dropper volume of 5 ml.
Pharmacological properties of eye drops Floxal
Ofloxacin belongs to the modern group of antibiotics, and does not have a strong toxic effect on the body. Along with this, the substances of the drops of Floxal can penetrate into the total bloodstream and enter the breast milk.
Ofloxacin acts quite quickly - in the first 10 minutes it starts its activity, which lasts up to 10 hours.
Ofloxacin affects the DNA-hyrax of bacteria, which significantly reduces their numbers.
Eye drops Floxal - instruction manual
In the instructions for Floxal drops it is indicated that during their use it is undesirable to wear contact lenses, and you should also wear sunglasses before going out to the street so as not to cause photophobia.
Indications for use of Floxal drops
Drops of Floxal are used to treat diseases caused by bacteria:
- chlamydial infection of the eyes;
- haljazion;
- conjunctivitis;
- barley;
- blepharitis ;
- dacryocystitis;
- keratitis;
- a plague of rogocha.
In addition, drops can be used for preventive purposes to prevent the development of infection after injuries or surgeries.
Contraindications to the use of Floxal drops
Drops are not recommended for allergies to any of the components of the drug.
Also, the drug is not used during pregnancy and lactation. If the benefit from the treatment of drops exceeds the likely damage to the body of the mother and child, then during the treatment lactation is terminated.
Application of Floxal drops
Each eye is treated with floxal - 2 drops 4 times a day. When chlamydial
Analogues of eye drops Floxal
Analogues of eye drops Floxal are antimicrobial agents:
- Cipromed;
- Ottavix;
- Levomycetin;
- Tobrex;
- Normax;
- Albucid;
- sulfacyl sodium .