Eye drops Normax

Drops Normaks is a topical preparation that is used in ophthalmology and otolaryngology, being used to treat infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eyes and ears. In this article, we will consider the features of the drug in the treatment of eye infections.

Composition and form of drops for eyes

Eye drops Normax is a clear, colorless or slightly yellow solution that does not contain mechanical particles. The medicinal product is packaged in bottles of dark glass complete with a dropper cap or plastic bottles-droppers.

The main component of the drug, its active ingredient, is norfloxacin, an antibacterial substance from the group of fluoroquinolones. Auxiliary ingredients: benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride, disodium edetate and distilled water.

Indications for the use of eye drops

According to the instructions to Normox eye drops, this medicine is indicated for infectious lesions of the anterior part of the eyeball, which were caused by microorganisms sensitive to it. Namely, Normax is prescribed when:

In addition, this drug is prescribed to prevent the development of the infection process after injuries and injuries to the cornea or conjunctiva, damage by chemical or physical means, and before and after the implementation of ophthalmic surgical procedures.

Mechanism of action of eye drops Normax

Normax has a wide spectrum of action. Namely, the active substance of the drug has a bactericidal effect on gram-positive bacteria (staphylococci, streptococci, listeria, etc.) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Neisseria, Gonococcus, Chlamydia, Shigella, Salmonella, etc.). Insensitive to the drug Normaks are anaerobic microorganisms, insensitive - enterococci.

The mechanism of action of the drug is based on the ability to disrupt the synthesis of cellular proteins of bacteria, as a result of which the latter lose the ability to reproduce and grow. Normax has an effect both on the multiplying pathogens of infection, and on those who are at rest.

Method of application and dosage of drops Normax

Normax should be instilled 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye four times a day at regular intervals. In case of severe course of the infectious process, the dose of the drug on the first day of use can be increased to 1 to 2 drops every 2 hours. Typically, after the disappearance of manifestations of the disease, therapy is recommended to continue for another 48 hours.

With trachoma (acute or chronic), Normax is prescribed 2 drops in each eye up to 4 times a day for 1 to 2 months.

Side effects of eye drops

In some cases, the following local adverse reactions may occur with the drug:

Also, in rare cases, some patients may experience systemic reactions from the digestive and nervous system, namely:

Contraindications to the use of drops Normax

The drug is contraindicated in patients who have increased sensitivity to its components. Also, Normax is not assigned to pregnant women and nursing mothers.