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Active ingredients
Picloxidin
Release form
Drops
Composition
Active ingredient: Pikloksidin. Auxiliary substances: anhydrous dextrose, polysorbate 80, purified water. The concentration of the active substance (mcg): 500 mcg
Pharmacological effect
An antimicrobial drug, a derivative of biguanides. Is active against staphylococcus aureus, streptoccus faecalis, escherichia coli, eberthella typhosa, klebsiella pneumoniae, proteus vulgaris, shigella dysenteriae, bacillus subtilis, chlamydia chyroidia, chiomyelia chidomyonia, bacillus pneumonia, shigella dysenteriae. some viruses and fungi.
Pharmacokinetics
When applied topically, systemic absorption of picloxidin is low.
Indications
- bacterial infections of the anterior eye; - dacryocystitis; - prevention of infectious complications in the postoperative period after surgical interventions in the anterior part of the eye.
Contraindications
- age up to 18 years; - hypersensitivity to the drug.
Precautionary measures
The drug should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature of 15 ° to 25 ° C.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Since the use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation has not been studied, Vitabact is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women.
Dosage and administration
In the treatment of bacterial infections, the drug is instilled 1 drop in each eye 2-6 times / day. Duration of treatment - 10 days, the feasibility and the need to increase the duration of treatment for more than 10 days should be determined by a doctor. In the postoperative period, the drug is instilled 1 drop in each eye 3-4 times / day. Vitabact can also be used as part of preoperative preparation (for the prevention of postoperative complications) with 1-2 drops immediately prior to surgery. Terms of use of the drug: Tightening the cap-perforator to the end, pierce the tip of the vial. After opening the cap, drip the drops into the lower conjunctival sac of the eye, looking upwards and gently pulling the lower eyelid back. Do not touch the eye and eyelid with the tip of the vial.
Side effects
Rarely: allergic reactions in the form of conjunctival hyperemia.
Overdose
There is no data on overdose of Vitabact.
Interaction with other drugs
The interaction of the drug Vitabact with other drugs is currently not known.
special instructions
With simultaneous use with other ophthalmologic drugs, a break between instillations should be at least 15 minutes. Vitabact does not stain contact lenses, including soft hydrophilic, but in infectious eye diseases, contact lenses are not recommended. camera of the eye. The effect on the ability to drive vehicles and control mechanisms When reducing the clarity of vision during treatment with a patient Entammen should abandon driving vehicles and working with machinery.