Such a disease as conjunctivitis occurs quite often in people of different age categories, from infant and to old age. Therefore, every woman should know what medicine can help her family members when this disease occurs. Drops for the eyes Maxitrol is a unique medical preparation that is valued for its anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and antibacterial properties.
Composition of the drug Maxitrol
The drug Maxitrol has an effective effect on various infectious, inflammatory and other processes due to the presence of antibiotics in it. The active substances in the Maxitrol drops are as follows:
- dexamethasone;
- polymycin B;
- neomycin.
Additional components include:
- sodium chloride;
- hypromelose;
- hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide;
- benzalkonium chloride;
- water.
Instructions for the use of the drug Maxitrol
Drops for eyes Maxitrol has a wide range of bactericidal effects. This tool is used for inflammatory diseases of the eyeball and its appendages, in the case when these diseases are caused by microorganisms that are sensitive to the action of the drug. Maxitrol is effective for haljazione, conjunctivitis, barley and some other diseases.
In addition to the eyes, Maxitrol can be used in the nose, for example, to treat a protracted rhinitis, or in the ears with otitis (for this there is a form of medicine - ear drops).
Method of application of Maxitrol
Drops are instilled one or two per conjunctival sac to 12-16 times a day. When the symptoms begin to descend the number of instillations can be reduced to 4-6 times. Treatment usually lasts from one to seven days, until recovery comes.
Contraindications to the use of Maxitrol
The drug Maxitrol can not be combined with mono- and streptomycin. Other contraindications are listed below:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- tuberculosis;
- chickenpox;
- acute shingles;
- fungal or viral eye infections;
- purulent corneal ulcer;
- recovery period after removal of the foreign body from the cornea of the eye;
- purulent processes in the eye and eyelids;
- damage to the tympanic membrane;
- It is not recommended for cataract and glaucoma.
- It is not recommended to use during pregnancy because the components can penetrate the placental membranes and affect the development of the fetus;
- it is not recommended to apply the drug to children.
Side effects
With prolonged use of the drug Maxitrol may occur:
- increased intraocular pressure;
- cataract ;
- thinning of the cornea;
- allergy.
Overdose
During the application of the drug Maxitrol, there were no cases of overdose.
Precautionary measures
When using Etytrol eye drops, the following precautions should be followed:
- Shelf life of the drug is two years. After opening the package, it should not be used for more than 4 weeks.
- Do not use drops if you use contact lenses, as the transparency of the lens may be impaired by the components of the drug.
- The use of drops and their release in the pharmacy is carried out only with the prescription of a doctor.
- If you use Maxitrol with other ophthalmic medicines at the same time, you should wait between using the drugs for at least 10 minutes.
Analogues of eye drops Maxitrol
Maxitrol for the eye has several analogues:
- drops of Sophradex;
- drops Teborox;
- drops.