If necessary, it is very important to choose the right medicine for the fastest and most effective fight against the disease. Drops for the eyes Sophradex is a combined medical product that is successfully used for eye diseases. Ophthalmologists and otolaryngologists recommend this remedy for pain relief, lacrimation and itching in the treatment of diseases such as viral infections of the eyes.
Composition of the drug Sofradek
The drug contains two antibiotics and a corticosteroid, which have the main effect. Active substances:
- framicetin - 5 mg in 1 ml of solution;
- gramicidin - 0.05 mg in 1 ml of solution;
- Dexamethasone - 0.5 mg in 1 ml of the solution.
Additional components:
- phenylethyl alcohol;
- lithium chloride;
- polysorbate 80;
- sodium citrate;
- methylated alcohol;
- lemon acid;
- purified water.
Instructions for the use of drops of Sofradek
Sofradex should be applied according to the prescription of the attending physician. Usually the dose is 1-2 drops, and the instillation is performed 4-6 times a day. It is not recommended to take the drug Sophradex for more than 7 days.
Pharmacological action of medication
The drug Sofradex has an antimicrobial and bactericidal effect due to the interaction of two antibiotics of different effects. This ensures confrontation and struggle against gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms (bacteria of staphylococcus, streptococcus, Escherichia coli, etc.).
Corticosteroid dexamethasone has anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and antihistamine effects. Due to this, symptoms such as pain, burning, itching, and tearing of the eyes disappear.
Indications for the use of drops of Sofradek
Most drops of Sofradex are known as a remedy for conjunctivitis. Sofradex is used in ophthalmology and otolaryngology for the treatment of the following diseases:
- haljazion;
- keratoconjunctivitis;
- iridocyclitis ;
- sclerite;
- uveitis;
- blepharitis;
- infected eczema eyelids;
- acute and chronic otitis, which arose as a result of infection with microorganisms.
Contraindications of the use of eye drops Софрадекс
The medication of Sophraide is contraindicated in cases when the patient has:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- lesions of the eyes as a result of exposure to viruses, tuberculosis or fungus;
- glaucoma;
- pus in the eye area.
Also, the drug is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and in young children, because the components of Sofradex can have a negative effect on the condition of the adrenal glands.
Side effects when using the drug Sofradek
During the application of means Sophradox possible development:
- cataracts ;
- intraocular hypertension;
- thinning of the cornea and sclera.
There are also rare allergic reactions to the drug components.
Overdose
When using the drug according to the instructions, no overdose was observed.
Precautionary measures
When using the drug, the probability of side effects and superinfection increases. When re-appointment of treatment with this drug should be under constant supervision
Form of issue
It is produced in dark glass bottles with a lid and nozzle with a dropper of polyethylene. The volume of the drug in the vial is 5 ml.
Analogues of eye drops
The drops of Sofradex have several analogues:
- Garazon;
- Maxitrol;
- Tebridex.