"Ophthalmic": instructions, application, reviews, analogues

For the treatment of various eye diseases, medications are often prescribed in the form of drops. When infectious processes and as a prophylaxis after surgery, many experts recommend the use of antiseptic drops "Ophthalin". Instructions for use position it as a universal tool, which is used, including for the ears and nasal cavity.

general description

"Ophthalmic" is a popular drug that is used in ophthalmic practice and is prescribed for certain diseases of the ENT organs. Antiseptic properties of the drug are effective against most Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The disinfecting effect helps prevent infection after surgery.

Drops can be used as a monopreparation, as well as in the complex therapy of severe conditions. Soft action allows you to apply the drug to treat even the smallest patients.

Composition and active ingredient

"Ophthalin" (drops) in its composition have miramistin - the main active ingredient. It is this surfactant that provides a pronounced antiseptic effect of the drug. Due to the interaction of miramistin molecules with lipids of membranes of foreign agents, fragmentation and destruction of the latter takes place. The main advantage of the active component is the selective therapeutic effect - on the shells of human cells the agent has virtually no effect.

The active ingredient miramistin has a powerful immunoadjuvant and anti-inflammatory effect, it can strengthen the protective functions of the organism at the local level. The substance does not penetrate into the systemic bloodstream.

The formulation also includes auxiliary substances: sodium chloride and dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate and water for injection.

Indications for use

For complex treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes occurring in the anterior eye department, "Ophthalin" drops can be used. The instruction recommends the appointment of a remedy as a disinfectant after performing surgical operations to prevent infection and develop a purulent process.

Drops for the eyes will be effective in the following cases:

• Conjunctivitis of any etiology (acute and chronic).
• Blepharitis.
• Keratitis.
• Chemical and thermal eye burns.
• Prevention of inflammatory processes and the formation of pus.
• Prevention of infection with chlamydia, fungi of newborns.
• Treatment of otitis (external).
• Complex therapy of acute rhinitis.

Before burying drops in the eye, you should visit an ophthalmologist and establish the cause of the pathological condition. In most cases, patients need comprehensive treatment, so therapy should not be limited to "Ophthalin" drops.

Pediatric Use

To children of any age group "Oftamyrin" the instruction to appoint permits. Quite often, antiseptic drops are prescribed to wash the eyes of a newborn baby. The procedure is performed immediately after birth as a prophylaxis of infection with pathogenic bacteria when passing through the birth canal.

With colds, children often experience complications such as conjunctivitis, otitis media. Clear the focus of pathology from pathogens and stop their reproduction will help drop the "Ophthalin". The instruction warns that the remedy can not be used in place of antibacterial drugs and only enhances their therapeutic effect. An essential advantage of drops is their versatility and the possibility of application for the treatment of inflammatory processes occurring in the ENT organs and eyes.

Dosage of the drug

If it is necessary to treat the inflammatory or infectious process in the anterior part of the eyeball, 2-3 drops of "Opharymine" are prescribed in the area of the conjunctive sac. If the patient's age is less than 12 years, the dose should be halved. In a day it is necessary to instill eyes 4-6 times. Multiplicity of application and dosage can be regulated by the attending physician. The duration of therapy depends on the patient's condition and is usually 10-14 days.

Before surgery, use drops should be started in a few days. Eyes are digested 3 times a day for 2-3 drops. After the operation, you should lower the dose a little and apply the medicine 1-2 drops in each eye for 5 days. When treating burns, the drug is injected drip every 10-15 minutes for several hours. Manipulation should be carried out only after preliminary washing of the affected area with clean water.

Antiseptic drops are also indicated for the prevention of infections in pediatrics. Immediately after birth, the child must be dripped three times with 1 drop of "Ophthalin" with an interval of 2 minutes. A similar procedure is performed by medical personnel.

How to instill drops in the eyes?

Regardless of which type of eye drops were prescribed to the patient, it is necessary to observe a certain technique for carrying out the process. First of all, you should read the instructions of the medicinal product, where the manufacturer indicates the features of the application and reports the dosage. If the drops are stored in the refrigerator, before handling they should be reached and warmed in the hands.

Burying of the eyes can be carried out in any convenient position - lying or sitting. In order for the medicine to fall into its intended use, it is necessary to first slightly pull down the lower eyelid (you will get a kind of "pocket"). Then you need to tilt your head and look up. This will help avoid spontaneous closing of the eyes.

Dropping the necessary amount of medicine into the "pocket", you need to release the eyelid, but you can not close your eyes to prevent the drop from leaking out. It is allowed to lightly press the inner corner of the eye so that it is pressed against the nose. When instilling, avoid touching the tip of the vial with the mucosa. A similar procedure should be repeated for the second eye.

Ophthalmic: price and reviews

Most patients who used antiseptic drops to treat eye diseases were pleased with the result and recommend the drug for use. The advantages of the product include ease of use and lack of burning after instillation. Relief of the condition is observed after several days of using the drug "Ophthalin".

Reviews of doctors confirm the effectiveness of the drug. If necessary, drops can be used during pregnancy and feeding of the baby. The components in its composition are absolutely safe and do not have a negative effect on the body. Universal drops "Oftamyrin", whose price ranges from 65 to 80 rubles., Produces the Ukrainian pharmaceutical plant "Darnitsa."

Than to replace a preparation?

On the drugstore you can find substitutes for the original remedy on the basis of the same active antiseptic substance - miramistine. Before applying to treat another drug, you should get a specialist consultation.

Drops of "Ophthalin" analogs for the active ingredient have the following:

• "Okomistin" - bactericidal universal drops, used for the treatment of eye diseases, otitis and rhinitis (as part of complex treatment).
• "Miramistin" - a local antiseptic in the form of drops shows activity against many pathogenic pathogens.
• "Miramidez" - effective antiseptic drops, which are prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes in the field of ophthalmology and otolaryngology.