Eye Ointment Erythromycin

Conjunctivitis , keratitis and other inflammatory processes successfully stops the ophthalmic ointment Erythromycin. It is an antibacterial drug that simultaneously has an antiviral effect, so it is suitable for treating infectious and other forms of ophthalmic diseases associated with suppuration and inflammation.

Instructions for the use of ophthalmic ointment Erythromycin

Equally good is Erythromycin with barley on the eye and with viral conjunctivitis. The complex effect on the protein of cells infected with bacteria and viruses allows the agent to stop the growth of foreign microorganisms in the eye as quickly as possible. The effect can be noticeable already in the first day of use and is expressed in the disappearance of the following symptoms:

• cessation of itching and rezi in the eyes ;
• reduction of edema of the eyelid;
• return of normal color to sclera of eyes and mucous membranes;
• reduction of tear.

In this case, stop taking the drug earlier than prescribed by the doctor, you can not in any case - until all the bacteria have been destroyed, there is no need to talk about recovery. Prematurely interrupting the therapy, you will not only provoke a relapse of the disease, but you will be forced to change the antibiotic - to alien organisms Erythromycin will now be resistant.

For the eyes, Erythromycin is used in the form of ointments, or drops. And in either case, the daily dose of the drug should not exceed 2 grams. Ointment is placed on the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid 3 times a day in an amount of 0.2-0.3 grams, which corresponds to 0.5 cm of the agent.

Peculiarities of using ointment for eyes Erythromycin

When treating Erythromycin, it is not recommended to use other types of antibiotics, since their effectiveness may be significant decrease. It is very important to use the dosage prescribed by the doctor, since one of the drawbacks of the remedy is the ability of the bacteria to get used to its basic active substance. With a decrease or increase in the recommended dose, this happens fairly quickly.

In the blood ointment Erythromycin does not fall, however, the drug should be used with caution in severe liver and kidney diseases. Absolute contraindication is the individual intolerance to Erythromycin. It is expressed in the deterioration of the patient's condition in the first-second day of therapy. In this case, the drug must be urgently replaced by another.