The modern pharmaceutical market offers buyers a huge variety of medicines. What to choose, and is it worth paying more if the medicines have a similar spectrum of action, and their cost varies several times? In ophthalmology for the treatment of a wide range of pathologies, eye drops "Sulfacil sodium" (also used its another name - "Albucid"). The drug is highly effective, does not present difficulties in application and will be affordable for most patients. Read more about it further.
Content
- 1Description of the preparation
- 2Pharmacological action and group
- 3Indications and contraindications for use
- 4Possible complications caused by the use of the drug
- 5Video
- 6conclusions
Description of the preparation
"Sulfacil sodium" is an antimicrobial drug of topical application.It is used in the treatment of infectious inflammatory ophthalmic diseases, pathology of the adnexa.Drops are of low cost and there are almost all pharmacies. The main disadvantage of the drug is that an increasing number of pathogens become resistant to the action of its active substances.
Another common name for eye drops "Sulfacil sodium" looks like "Albucid".
The form of the release is an aqueous solution of sulfacetamide.The concentration is 20% or 30% (0.2 and 0.3 g of sulfacetamide per ml of solution, respectively). There are also auxiliary substances in the drops (water, hydrochloric acid and sodium thiosulfate).
Pharmacological action and group
Sulfacetamide belongs to the group of sulfonamides. The mechanism of action of the substance consists in a directed violation of the processes of vital activity of pathogenic organisms.The drug has a pronounced bacteriostatic effect against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including streptococci, shigella, pneumococcus, Escherichia coli, gonococci, chlamydia, actinomycetes, toxoplasm.
Sulfacetamide (the main active substance of drops for eyes "Albucid") is referred to the group of sulfonamides.
After instillation of "Sulfacil sodium" act locally, having an antiseptic effect.The active substance is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation.
Indications and contraindications for use
Indications for the use of eye drops "Sulfacil sodium" are the following inflammations of the anterior parts of the eye:
- conjunctivitis;
- blepharitis;
- gonococcal eye lesions in newborns (blenorrhea);
- purulent corneal ulcers;
- meibomite;
- barley on the eye;
- keratitis;
- chlamydial lesions of the eyes.
It is also possible to use the drug for preventive purposes - to prevent the development of inflammation of the eyes under the influence of sand, dust, foreign bodies.
"Sulfacil sodium" is practically not absorbed into the bloodstream. Can be used for newborns.
30% solution is for adults, and 20% for children.Bury it should be from 3 to 6 times a day for 1-2 drops in each eye. The amount of the drug should be reduced gradually - as the symptoms of inflammation subside.The duration of treatment should be determined by the doctor.
The only contraindication to the use of the drug is hypersensitivity to its components. According to the instructions, eye drops Albucide can be used during pregnancy.
.Eye drops with hyaluronic acid
Eye drops for conjunctivitis are described in this article.
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.Possible complications caused by the use of the drug
Eye drops "Sulfacil sodium" are usually well tolerated, but symptoms of eye irritation (redness and itching, eyelid swelling) may occur. Too frequent instillation is fraught with an overdose - it manifests itself in the intensification of symptoms of irritation.
The drug should not be used with other non-stable, acidic (pH 3-4) agents.
When there are signs of inflammation in the eyes, do not use soft contact lenses.They can be installed after 20 minutes after instillation of "Sulfacil sodium".Try to warm up the drops in the palms before using them. The solution should be instilled first in the eye, in which the symptoms of irritation are less pronounced.
The vial should be used within four weeks after dissection.
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conclusions
"Sulfacil sodium" - eye drops of a wide spectrum of action, which are sufficient effective and have a minimum list of contraindications (can be used including for newborns). The drug belongs to the group of sulfonamides. Absorption in the bloodstream is minimal.
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