Eye Erythromycin: instructions for use

Erythromycin ointment in ophthalmology is widely used.It is prescribed for certain diseases of the eyes, when they are susceptible to "attack" of microorganisms such as chlamydia, as well as mycoplasmas, ureaplasma. This drug is classified as a group of topical antibiotics and in ophthalmic practice It is used to treat formations on the eyelids, conjunctivitis and others, which will be discussed in this article.

Description of the preparation

Ophthalmic Ointment Erythromycin has a yellowish or brownish hue, and is an active antibiotic based on the non-toxic substance of the macrolide group.Among the excipients, we can name lanolin, sodium disulfide, petroleum jelly.

Erythromycin ointment

Produced in an aluminum tube at 3, 7, 10, 15 g.Each package is supplied with detailed instructions in Russian.

Before use, you should read in detail the detailed instructions for the use of Erythromycin Ointment and follow the doctor's recommendations. The drug is dispensed without a doctor's prescription, but one must remember the danger of using the funds of this group independently.

Analogues of the drug are eye drops Floxal and ointment Floxal, Tetracycline.

Pharmacological action and group

Eye Ointment is a drug based on a nontoxic antibiotic, it belongs to the macrolide group of erythromycin.It manifests its activity against numerous gram-positive microorganisms and bacteria. This antibacterial agent is also capable of destroying and gram-negative bacteria, including those strains that show their resistance to other types of antibiotics.

The activity of erythromycin is especially visible in interaction with species of bacteria:

• Actinomyces israelii,
• Mycoplasma pneumoniae,
• Ciostridium spp.,
• Corynebacterium diphtheriae,
• Listeria monocytogenes,
• Haemophilus influenzae,
• Chlamydia, viruses, fungi, mycobacteria.

This drug has a better tolerance than many other penicillins, it follows that he can be appointed when others have contraindications or not the degree of exposure that is necessary.

Indications and contraindications in use

Among the indications ophthalmic diseases:

• Ophthalmia in newborns.
• Conjunctivitis.
• Keratites.

Keratite

• Chlamydia.
• Trachoma.
• Blepharitis caused by bacteria.
• Barley.
• Blepharoconjunctivitis.

In diseases of the eyelids or the area around the eyes, the ointment is prescribed by the doctor and applied depending on the degree of development of the disease.

Ointment Erythromycin is used usually for two months, and is applied to the affected tissue up to two to three times a day. For burns of different degrees, use must be made according to a different scheme.

Contraindications include liver and kidney disease, insufficiency, the presence of jaundice and hypersensitivity to the substances of the drug.

In pregnancy

Proceeding from the fact that the use during pregnancy of antibiotics, in principle, is undesirable, you can to conclude that erythromycin ointment should also be used with extreme caution and only in extreme cases.The decision should remain with the attending physician and if the drug can not be dispensed with, the dosage and the schematic application should be strictly observed.

To small children

The use of ointment for babies should be strictly limited, and the dosage of the drug is determined exclusively by the doctor.

Possible complications caused by the drug

Among the side effects should be said about the possible appearance of itching, hyperemia, a slight irritation of mucous surfaces.In some cases there is peeling of the skin, and in the eyes can also begin to change in the form of fuzzy perception of the image.

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conclusions

Ointment Erythromycin is an antibiotic of gentle action, effectively removing the symptoms of diseases of the eye organs, which has a fairly mild effect, in relation to the rest of the drugs.With proper application and using it according to the instructions, you can quickly remove the inflammation and alleviate the condition of the patient.