The modern pharmaceutical market offers the consumer a huge selection of broad-spectrum medicines. Just looking for effective and at the same time inexpensive eye drops? Pay attention to Sulfacyl Sodium. Sulfacil Sodium (Sulfacetamide, Albucid) is an effective antimicrobial (antiviral) drug that is used to treat a number of ophthalmic diseases. Also eye drops can be used for preventive purposes during the postoperative period. Read more about the indications, contraindications and possible side effects further.
Content
- 1Description of the preparation
- 2Pharmacological action and group
- 3Indications and contraindications
- 4Video
- 5conclusions
Description of the preparation
Drops Albucid is an aqueous solution of sulfacetamide with a slightly alkaline reaction, safe for the eyes.It has antibacterial (antimicrobial) action and is widely used in the therapy of ophthalmic diseases. The agent differs from antibiotics in nature of origin.
The international name Sulfacil Sodium looks like Sulfacetamide.
Eye drops Sulfacil Sodium effectively stop the development and reproduction of bacteria, increase immunity and help the body fight infection.The mechanism of operation of the active substance is simple - microbes for reproduction need a special substance paraaminobenzoic acid, and the active components of the preparation have a similar chemical composition and replace it. But, unlike acid, they destroy microorganisms or simply interfere with their normal life.
The drug quickly penetrates into the eye fluids and tissues, which makes its use not only simple, but also effective.Active substances are absorbed into the circulatory system.According to the instructions for use, eye drops Albucide shows high efficiency in the treatment of diseases caused by the majority of gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria - gonococci, chlamydia, staphylococci, pneumococci, actinomycetes, streptococci, E. coli, toxoplasm, shigella, etc.
Eye drops Albucid show high efficiency in the treatment of diseases caused by both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
Solution Sulfacil Sodium is a transparent homogeneous liquid, the smell is weak.The main active substance is sulfacetamide. The concentration of the main active substance can be different - 0.2 g per 1 ml of the solution administered to children, 0.3 g per 1 ml of the solution to adults. Excipients - purified water, sodium sulfide oxo sulfate, hydrogen chloride.
The analogs include: Levofloxacin and Ofloxacin.
Pharmacological action and group
Sulfacetamide belongs to the group of sulfonamides. The mechanism of action of the active substance is associated with the disruption of the processes of vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms.Also, sulfacetamide produces a pronounced bacteriostatic effect.
In pharmacology, sulfacetamide belongs to the group of sulfonamides.
After instillation, eye drops act locally, with a pronounced antiseptic effect.Absorption in the systemic circulation is minimal.
Indications and contraindications
Sulfacyl Sodium eye drops are used to treat:
- purulent corneal ulcers;
- blepharitis;
- conjunctivitis;
- gonorrheal infections of the eyes;
- blennorei;
- keratitis.
Dicaine, novocaine, anesthesin and other drugs in this group reduce the effectiveness of eye drops Sulfacil sodium, and diphenines and salicylates increase its toxicity.
They are also an effective means of preventing the development of inflammatory processes after surgery and trauma.Bury drops into the lower eyelid in conjunctival sacs, as close as possible to the inside of the eye, 2-3 drops. The standard course of treatment lasts no more than 10 days, but more precisely you can only tell the doctor. Number of instillations per day - 5. Newborns are prescribed by the doctor Albucid immediately and a couple of hours after birth (that is, twice).
The most common adverse reactions that may occur during treatment with Sulfacyl Sodium:
- redness;
- swelling of the eyelids;
- itching and aching in the eyes;
- local allergic manifestations(sneezing, runny nose, etc.);
- the formation of a whitish coating on the eyelids (this is not dangerous - do not panic).
In no case should you exceed the dosage - otherwise there will be a pain and painful burning sensation, a sense of presence in the eye of a foreign body. When these symptoms appear, the drug should be discontinued.
Only one eye is affected? To treat all the same it is necessary both to prevent infection of a healthy organ of vision.
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conclusions
Sulfacyl Sodium eye drops are available, have a minimal list of contraindications and have a pronounced antimicrobial effect. They can be used even for newborns, but only in the appropriate concentration (the drug is available in two forms - for children and adults). Possible adverse reactions - redness, swelling, local allergic manifestations. Do not exceed the dosage.
Sulfacyl Sodium can not be used if hypersensitivity to certain components of the drug. When pregnancy and lactation eye drops are safe, but it will be better to consult with a doctor after all.
Albucid can not be used together with medicines, which include silver. Always remove contact lenses before instillation.
