Drops for eyes Phloxal: instructions for use

Eye drops Floxal (international non-proprietary name - Ofloxacin) is an antimicrobial a broad-spectrum medicinal product that is used for topical ophthalmic therapy diseases.

According to the breadth of the spectrum of antimicrobial activity, as well as indications for use ofloxacin is close to antibiotics, but unlike them is not a product of natural origin. Ofloxacin is widely used in medicine as an antibacterial agent.

Description of the preparation

The active chemical in the preparation is ofloxacin, a substance with a strong antimicrobial activity. The auxiliary substances that form part of the Floxal drops:

• Chloride of benzalkonium;
• Sodium chloride;
• Hydrochloric acid;
• Sodium hydroxide;
• Water for injections.

The drug is effective in the treatment of inflammatory processes caused by microorganisms resistant to most antibiotics and sulfonamide drugs.

Eye drops Floxal is a clear, colorless solution (sometimes has a light yellow hue of color), which is packed in 5 ml plastic bottles.Each bottle is equipped with a dropper for ease of use. The droppers are placed in cardboard boxes containing instructions for the use of the drug.

The rules for the storage of eye drops of Floxal are largely determined by the fact that the drug is one of the potent medicines, with the use of which complications are possible (in pharmacology such preparations belong to the "list B ").

Therefore it is important to store the drug in a box with the name and instruction, placing the container (box) in a place protected from light, inaccessible to children.It is allowed to store the medicine in an unopened vial for three years. After the beginning of treatment, the opened dropper can be used for 6 weeks.At the end of this period, the medicinal product must be disposed of. Storage temperature - no more than 25 ° С.

In pharmacies, eye drops for Floxal are dispensed only as directed by a doctor.

The ophthalmic preparation Floxal is used for local therapy, dropping one drop into the diseased eye. Frequency of application of drops - from 2 to 4 times a day.The medicine must be instilled in the area of ​​the lower conjunctival sac. The course of treatment should not exceed two weeks.It is allowed to use eye drops of Floxal simultaneously with the same drug in the form of an ointment. With this method of treatment, it is important to follow the order: the ointment should be used last (Looks like the instructions with SIGNITSEF).

In cases where the appointment of more than one preparation is necessary for the treatment course, it is important to observe the interval between use of medicines. The interval between "instillations" should be at least five minutes.

The manufacturer of eye drops Floxal is Chemico-Pharmaceutical Enterprise GmbH, Germany.

Pharmacological action and group

Eye drops Floxal belong to the antibacterial drugs of the group of fluoroquinolones and are applied topically to treatment of ophthalmic diseases caused by sensitive to the active substance of the drug bacteria.According to the classification system of automatic telephone exchange (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical), adopted by WHO as an international standard, the drug is assigned the code S01AX11.

Drops are a broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug. They are extremely effective in the treatment of diseases caused by the majority of Gram-negative microorganisms.

Floxal also refuses to affect the bacteria producing beta-lactamase (an enzyme that causes bacteria to be resistant to the antibiotics of the penicillin group and cephalosporins).
However, anaerobic bacteria are not sensitive to the active substance of drops of the eyeballs.

Indications and contraindications in use

Indications for the appointment of eye drops Floxal is the presence of the following ophthalmic diseases:

• Conjunctivitis;
• Barley;
• Bacterial corneal ulcer;
• Blepharitis;
• Meibomite;
• Dacryocystitis;
• Keratitis;
• Chlamydial infection of the eyes.

The drug is also used to prevent the emergence of bacterial infections and the treatment of infectious complications arising from eye injuries and surgical operations in ophthalmology.

Contraindications to the use of Floxal drops are intolerances of fluoroquinolones (active ingredient) and other components of the drug.

Some sources, as contraindications for the use of drugs containing ofloxacin as active ingredient, indicate CNS diseases, stroke, and tendon damage.

In pregnancy

The condition of pregnancy and lactation is a contraindication for the use of drops for the eyes of Phloxal.The use of the drug is possible only in those cases, the expected therapeutic effect exceeds the potential risk for the formation of the child's body.

To small children

Eye drops Phloxal are prescribed in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases in children (including in newborns). A special "child" form of Floxal for use in ophthalmology is not produced. The medicine in the form of eye drops and ophthalmic ointment for topical use is used both for the treatment of adults and children.

Floxal can be used to treat children only when the possible risk of use is taken into account.

Possible complications caused by the drug

Drops for eyes Phloxal can cause the following undesirable effects:

• Lachrymation;
• Sensation of itching and dryness in the conjunctiva;
• Burning or other discomfort in the eyes;
• Transient hyperemia (blood clotting) of the conjunctiva;
• Photophobia;
• Dizziness (in very rare cases).

Immediately after the application of drops to the eyes of Floxal in some cases, temporary deterioration of vision occurs.This is important to consider when you need to drive a car or other actions that require precision and control over the situation.

During the course of treatment it is recommended to refrain from using contact lenses.

To prevent the development of photophobia, you can use sunglasses or avoid being exposed to any bright light.

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conclusions

Eye drops Floxal is a broad-spectrum antibiotic intended for topical use. Due to the special mechanism of action on different types of bacteria, this drug is prescribed in those cases where it is not possible to carry out a complete bacteriological examination of the patient before treatment.

Floxal refers to potent drugs. Therefore, before using drops, in the obligatory case it is necessary to consult with an ophthalmologist. Self-medication or uncontrolled use of Phloxal can lead to undesirable consequences.

Also, this drug can be used in case of such symptoms, when eyes fester and tear appears.