The rules of treatment with the use of eye ointment Dexa-Gentamycin

Eye ointment Dexa-Gentamycin has for a long time been actively used in ophthalmology to prevent and treat various diseases of the organs of vision. The drug has pronounced antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it possible to talk about it as a broad-based medicine.

Description of the preparation

Dexa-Gentamicin is a combined agent used in the treatment of eye diseases.It consists of two active components: Gentamicin (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone (glucocorticoid agent). Additional substances in the composition are liquid paraffin and petroleum jelly.

The drug is sold through a pharmacy network in tubes that hold mass in grams.Also, the drug is released as a solution for instillation.

Pharmacological action and group

The drug Dexa-Gentamicin has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and bactericidal action, and also removes allergy symptoms.

Dexamethasone removes inflammation and has an anti-allergic effect, antibiotic gentamycin is included in the group of aminoglycosides and destroys many types of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

With a local application of the conjunctiva of the eye and the cornea quickly passes the main components inside.

Indications and contraindications in use

Dexa-Gentamicin is widely used when:

• Allergic reactions occurring against the background of the appearance of bacterial infection;
• Prevention of diseases caused by bacteria after surgery;
• Keratitis;
• Blepharitis;
• Bacterial conjunctivitis.

During the treatment period, the hygiene of the eyes, hands and face should be carefully observed.

According to the instructions for the use of Gentamicin Ointment, a strip of ointment one centimeter long is applied to the conjunctival cavity two to three times a day. The duration of treatment, depending on the disease, can go up to three weeks.If you need to combine with other medicines (eye drops and ointments), the time interval between applications should be at least fifteen to twenty minutes.

Contraindications:

• Viral lesions of the conjunctiva and cornea;
• Fungal diseases of the organs of vision;
• Individual intolerance to the constituents of the drug;
• Pathological changes in intraocular pressure;
• Acute purulent pathology of the eyes.

Dexa-Gentamicin is not allowed to be used in conjunction with such medicines as:

• Atropine;
• Heparin;
• Cephalothin;
• Amphotericin B;
• Cloxacillin.

During the treatment, wearing contact lenses is contraindicated.

In pregnancy

At present, the effect of the drug on the fetus during pregnancy is not fully understood. Therefore, ointment is given to pregnant women in rare cases and with extreme caution. Use of the product during lactation is also carried out under the supervision of a doctor.

To small children

Data on the negative effects of prescribing the drug to children under the age of eighteen do not. Eye ointment is rarely used in pediatrics.

Possible complications caused by the drug

With topical application, an overdose of the drug is not possible.Rarely, there may be unpleasant sensations (in particular painful ones), as well as symptoms of allergic reactions caused by hypersensitivity to the constituent components.

Among other side effects:

• Development of keratitis;
• Dermatitis of the eyelids;
• Infections of the cornea of ​​the eye;
• The appearance of fungal diseases;
• Perforation of the cornea;
• Mydriasis;
• Ptosis;
• Cataract;
• Glaucoma.

In rare cases, a negative change in the quality of vision is possible, so it is important during the treatment time to refrain from driving or driving a motorcycle.Within half an hour after the procedure of ointment, it is desirable to refrain from activities requiring attention and concentration.

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conclusions

Dexa-Gentamycin is a universal medicinal product capable of removing the pronounced inflammatory processes and the symptoms that generate them. An important property of the medicine is the ability to destroy many types of pathogenic bacteria, which allows using it not only for treatment, but also for prophylaxis in the postoperative period. However, due to the lack of unambiguous data on the use of the drug for the treatment of children and pregnant women, it is not prescribed to all categories of patients.

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