Eye drops 'Albucid': instructions for use

Eye drops "Albucid" are an antibacterial drug with bacteriostatic effect, which is used in ophthalmology for the prevention and direct treatment of eye diseases of infectious genesis: conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis and so on. It is widely used to prevent the development of infection after surgery.

Eye drops "Albucid" are characterized by relatively low cost and high efficiency.

The main active substance of this drug is sulfacetamide, which can be 20% or 30%, i.e. In 1 ml of the solution contains 20 and 30 mg of this substance, respectively. Also, eye drops "Albutide" contain in its composition auxiliary components: purified water, hydrochloric acid, sodium thiosulfate. They are produced in sterile plastic bottles.

Sulfacetamide is a substance with antimicrobial properties belonging to the group of sulfonamides, which dissolves well in water. Eye drops "Albucid" have a local action, freely penetrate into the tissues of the eye. The bacteriostatic effect of this drug means that microorganisms cease to multiply under its influence, which is ensured by a violation of the synthesis of substances vital for pathogens. Eye drops "Albucid" are active against staphylococci, Escherichia coli, streptococci, gonococcus, chlamydia and so on.

In the treatment of infectious diseases localized in the anterior parts of the eye (blepharitis, purulent conjunctivitis, purulent corneal ulcers) caused by microorganisms sensitive to sulfacetamide, "Albucid" is used. Eye drops for children are used to prevent inflammation of the purulent nature of the eyes. In adults, a 30% solution of eye drops is used, and 20% solution in children.

The dosage of this drug depends on the degree of expression of the process of inflammation in the tissues of the eye. In the acute phase, you need to apply 3 drops in each eye up to 6 times a day. When the state improves, the rate of instillation gradually decreases.

If there is an individual intolerance to sulfonamides, this drug can not be used.

When using eye drops "Albucid" as a result of side effects, burning, lacrimation, swelling and congestion of the conjunctiva, itching of the eyelid skin can develop. If these reactions occur when they are used, then a solution of lower concentration should be used.

If you use this drug too often, then the development of eye irritation is possible: lacrimation, mucous eye swelling, hyperemia, itchy eyelid skin and so on. There are two possible solutions to this problem: reduce the frequency of instillation or the concentration of the drug.

Pay attention, eye drops "Albutide" can not be used simultaneously with medicines containing silver salts.

Do not allow the direct interaction of a solution of sulfacetamide and soft contact lenses, as this may cause a change in the transparency of the latter. Before using these eye drops, contact lenses should be removed. The use of soft contact lenses for purulent diseases of the eye is contraindicated.

Cross-sectional allergy may be observed in patients with increased sensitivity to diuretics of the thiazide group, derivatives of sulfonylurea, glibenclamide.

The weakening of the action of "Albucida" occurs with the simultaneous administration of local anesthetics (tetracaine, procaine).

The vial should be used for 28 days. Keep it at a temperature of 8-15 ° C. This drug is dispensed without a prescription.

Before using the above described product, consult a specialist for advice!