Eye drops from conjunctivitis. The list of what is best for children, infants, adults with broad-spectrum antibiotic

Inflammatory disease of the mucous membranes - conjunctivitis - has several types and forms of occurrence. Depending on the patient they are appointed by the eye drops to combat unpleasant symptoms.

What is conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis called ocular inflammation caused by various pathogens and microorganisms that affects the conjunctiva. Conjunctiva - a thin transparent film, which is used to protect the eyes from the effects of foreign bodies, and viruses, as well as participating in the development of the necessary enzymes tear fluid. It covers the outside of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelids.

The disease is transmitted through the air, as well as during direct contact with an infected person and use the same hygiene items. The incubation period depends on the form of the disease and may last from 3 hours. up to 8 days.

Symptoms of conjunctivitis:

• eye discomfort - cramps, pain, tingling, burning, itching;
• redness and swelling of the eyes and eyelids;
• formation on the mucosal irregularities, bubbles, cracks, films;
• eye discharge as mucus or pus;
• acidification and adhesion of the eye during sleep;
• increasing lacrimation;
• increased eye fatigue;
• fear of light;
• dryness of mucous membranes and skin in the area around the eyes.

Among the accompanying symptoms may include:

• signs of viral infection (cough, runny nose, fever);
• headache, dizziness;
• discomfort, pain, muscle weakness;
• general weakness throughout the body, fatigue.

The presence of associated symptoms indicative of the type of infectious disease, which requires the elimination of its causes.

The main types and forms of conjunctivitis

Forms of conjunctivitis by the degree of development and manifestation of symptoms:

• The acute form - the disease develops rapidly, the symptoms are pronounced, carrying heavy.
• The chronic form - the disease develops gradually over months or years, no symptoms at first. Characteristic of the industrial workers on a daily basis fall under the influence of chemical and physical stimuli.

Types of conjunctivitis by the nature of the changes of the inflamed eye membranes:

• purulent - the appearance of purulent discharge;
• filmy - the formation of easily removable films;
• hemorrhagic - the occurrence of frequent bleeding inside the eye;
• follicular - in the eye appear allergic follicles;
• catarrhal - an abundance of mucus (not pus) discharge;
• papillary - the appearance in the eye and solid nodules bubbles;
• chlamydial - observed in newborns in the first days of life.

Forms of the disease on its cause:

• allergic;
• bacterial;
• fungal;
• viral;
• dystrophic.

Categories of eye drops conjunctivitis

Eye drops of conjunctivitis, as well as the disease itself, divided into types depending on the form, the features of the disease and the type of pathogen causing it.

Types of drugs:

• antibacterial;
• allergy;
• antiviral.

Each category of drugs has several subspecies.

For example, antibacterial agents are divided into subtypes on the origin and characteristics of the action:

• synthetic;
• herbal preparations;
• only antibacterial action;
• antiseptics;
• mixed action.

Other types of droplets are divided into subtypes according to the type and extent of the active substance (power) exposure to infection.

Choosing drops

Selection of an appropriate formulation is dependent upon the following factors:

• etiology (cause) inflammation;
• form of the disease (chronic, acute);
• the severity (onset, running form);
• the patient's age (adult, child, infant);
• presence of special cases (pregnancy, lactation, intolerance of separate components);
• the presence of other disease complications.

Making the selection of optimal treatment option should be a doctor, self in any form of conjunctivitis is unacceptable.

Drops for the treatment of viral diseases

Treatment of viral conjunctivitis involves the use of means of antiviral action. The main purpose of the drug - to combat the causative agent of inflammation, as occurs in the application of eye mucosa restoration. The course of treatment is usually 10-14 days.

Effective means to combat viral inflammation of view:

Title	Structure	Features of the application	Effect	Price
Oftalmoferon	interferon alfa-2b; diphenhydramine; macrogol; sodium and others.	Multi-purpose: suitable for both adults and children. Allowed to use up to 7 times per day. Dosage increases and decreases gradually.	Strenuously struggling with the virus, restore the damaged tissues.	305 rubles.
Oftan Idu	idoxuridine; acid boron; yoduratsil; benzalkonium chloride.	Used for the treatment of advanced forms of the disease every 1-2 hours. Duration of treatment for 3 weeks. Contraindicated for children under 2 years.	Destroys viruses stops pathogens.	340 rubles.
Tebrofen	tetrabromtet-ragidrok-sidifenil	The treatment effect is noticeable on the third day.	Actively fights viruses without affecting the visual function.	120 rubles.
Gludantan	amantadine	It has no side effects. Easily tolerated by patients of all ages.	It is struggling with a variety of viruses	90 rubles.
Lokferon	interferon alpha; cytokine.	Is contraindicated in children under 2 years. The course of treatment can last up to 1 month. It affects the concentration and psychomotor.	It is effective for all types of conjunctivitis. Corrects the local immunity. It has antitumor activity.	65 rubles.

Drops for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis

Bacterial type of infection involves the appointment of antimicrobial agents. They destroy pathogenic bacteria, thereby reducing the quantity of purulent discharges and through the time they completely disappear. For purposes of treatment necessary to determine the type of bacterial agent causing the disease to find the optimal drug.

The most popular anti-bacterial conjunctivitis following medications:

Title	Structure	Features of the application	Effect	Price
Floksal	ofloxacin; benzalkonium chloride; atrium; hloristovodorod	The number of times of use of the medicament depends on the severity of the disease and varies from 2 to 5 times per day. For best effect in a complex antibacterial ointment is appointed with drops.	It has a therapeutic effect on the tissue. Destroys bacteria without affecting the quality of vision.	175 rubles.
sulfacetamide	sulfacetamide; sodium sulfate; sodium hydroxide.	Allowed at any age and condition. Side effect - a mild burning sensation in the eye.	Reduces the activity of pathogenic microorganisms. It provides both local and general antibacterial effect.	30 rubles.
Oftadek	decamethoxin; sodium chloride.	A wide range of applications, including for newborns.	Means destroys many bacteria, fungi and some viruses. Microbial resistance to an antibiotic develops slowly.	70 rubles.
gentamicin	gentamicin sulfate; sodium sulfite; disodium salt.	A wide range of therapeutic action. The dosage depends on the patient's weight.	Sanitation and disinfection of the mucous eye. The destruction of a large number of microbes.	35 rubles.
Vitabakt	pikloksidin; dihydrochloride.	It is used from the first days of life. Duration of use no more than 10 days. Side effect - a burning sensation.	Antiseptic antimicrobial action. It is struggling with a wide variety of pathogenic microorganisms	350 rubles.

Preparations for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis

eye mucosa irritation upon contact with an allergen causes an allergic type diseases.

By allergens include:

• chemical substances;
• components of cosmetics and perfumes;
• pollen;
• wool and other pets.

Eye drops conjunctivitis of this kind should be antihistamine action. Also in the course of treatment it is important to establish the cause of the disease - to find her provocative allergen - and eliminate it. Then the treatment will take place more efficiently and faster.

Main antihistamines:

Title	Structure	Features of the application	Effect	Price
Gistimet	levocabastine	It does not have a systemic effect due to the low concentrations and rapid elimination from the body. No contraindications.	Quickly removes swelling, discomfort, pathological changes in the mucous membranes.	190 rubles.
hydrocortisone	hydrocortisone acetate; lidocaine.	Contraindicated in lactating, pregnant women, children under one year. It has many side effects. Represents dissolving in water a powder, was placed in ampoules.	Removes local inflammation. Increases local immunity. Quickly eliminates discomfort and pathological changes of the eyes.	150 rubles.
allergodil	azelastine hydrochloride	Banned for children under 4 years of age, as well as during pregnancy, lactation. It can be used for a long time (but not more than 2 months).	It relieves allergy symptoms and restores the eye membrane.	440 rubles.
Opanatol	olopatadin; benzalkonium chloride; sodium.	Allowed long-term use (up to 4 months). No contraindications.	Struggling with allergic symptoms	425 rubles.
Lakrisifin	Valium; benzalkonium chloride; sodium.	Increases watering, so is not recommended to use before operating the vehicle.	Actively restores the mucous membrane of the eyes, it protects against irritants.	235 rubles.

Eye drops with purulent conjunctivitis

Purulent conjunctivitis is bacterial in nature, so a drop-antibiotics are used to treat it.

Title	Structure	Features of the application	Effect	Price
chloramphenicol	chloramphenicol	Be wary of pregnant women, children and patients after radiotherapy. Use no more than 2 weeks.	It relieves inflammation and destroys pathogens.	10 rubles.
rivanola	ethacridine lactate	The solution is prepared before use, the solution is ready to be stored.	Disinfects the mucous membrane, restores tissue, prevents recurrence.	640 rubles.
Tobrex	tobramycin; sodium; benzalkonium chloride; boric acid.	In the acute phase recommended eye instilled every 1-2 hours. While facilitating use 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment has a duration of no more than 10 days.	Deep bactericidal action, recovery of damaged tissue.	180 rubles.
Norsulfazol	sulfathiazole	It appointed rare, since the majority of microbes resistant to the drug.	Inhibits the multiplication of microorganisms	75 rubles.
Vigamoks	moxifloxacin hydrochloride; boric acid; sodium.	It has a lot of side effects and contraindications. The course of treatment - up to 5 days.	Kills bacteria, restore damaged areas of the eyes.	235 rubles.

Antifungal (antifungal) drops

Conjunctivitis caused by fungi of the genus Candida, Sporotrihium and others, is extremely rare. Therefore, a drop for its treatment are manufactured individually. To do this, you must carry out a study on the detection of a class of pathogenic microorganisms.

In the preparation of antimycotic agents include the following materials are used in various concentrations:

• miramistin - disinfecting effect;
• amphotericin B - is highly effective in the treatment of fungal infections;
• fluconazole - reduces the viability of the fungi;
• akromitsin - reduces inflammation and destroys pathogens.

The dosage, frequency of application and complexity of treatment prescribed by the attending physician on the basis of studies and patient complaints.

Using the drops during pregnancy

Purpose of treatment of conjunctivitis during pregnancy occurs in view trimester, the severity of the disease and its etiology. Most of the drug is contraindicated in pregnant women, and some of the permissions are applied when absolutely necessary.

The bacterial form of the disease is treated by the following means:

• Torbeks;
• Vigamoks;
• Tsiloksan.

To combat viral infection as the most effective means of pregnant women are prescribed Oftalmoferon and Aktipol.

The cure allergic conjunctivitis nature occurs with the use of such medicaments as Opatanol, Allergodil.

Can develop conjunctivitis in newborns?

On the first day of life the newborn symptoms of gonococcal or chlamydial conjunctivitis may occur. For the prevention of gonoblenorei just been born child buried special drops. Other types of conjunctivitis in children in the first month of life - not a frequent phenomenon that occurs due to certain reasons.

Factors of the disease:

• weak immunity;
• infection infection during passage through the birth mother's ways;
• transfer of maternal bacteria;
• the presence of herpes on the lips or genitals mother;
• violation of sanitary norms in child care;
• penetration into the eyes of the newborn dust or foreign bodies.

The main symptoms are:

• increasing lacrimation;
• redness and swelling of the eyes;
• transition of infection from one eye to the other;
• appearance on mucous thin film whitish hue;
• accumulation of pus or mucus in the corners of the eyes;
• zakisaniya eyes during sleep.

For the treatment of infants from conjunctivitis appointed drops chloramphenicol or other authorized from the first days of life. Bury eyes kids better during sleep, pre-warmed bottle of drops in the palm of your hand.

How is conjunctivitis in children under one year?

Children conjunctivitis is not considered a dangerous infection in childhood carry her very often. The reason for that dirt on your hands, gather during crawling on the floor, a contact with a child ill with seasonal allergies.

A mild form of the disease in infancy can flow almost without symptoms or signs of infection with Just noticeable, and often it passes without medication. However, you can not run the disease: there is a danger of transition in the chronic form, causing serious complications can occur. In this case, the treatment will take months or even years.

Usually conjunctivitis in children cured for 1-3 weeks.

The first signs of infection:

• irritability and moodiness;
• loss of appetite;
• bags under the eyes;
• constant contact with eyes, hands (rub the eyes due to severe itching);
• glued eyelids after sleep;
• increased tear production;
• mucous or purulent discharge;
• mucosa reddening.

Often conjunctivitis in children develops jointly with other infectious diseases: acute respiratory viral infection, pharyngitis, and other.

Particular attention should be paid if:

• the child has purulent (not mucus, namely yellowish pus);
  
• on mucous appeared whitish or greyish thin film;
• mucosa was covered with small bubbles.

These symptoms indicate a severe form of the disease. They require immediate referral to a specialist for the timely treatment of appointment.

Eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis in children

Eye drops conjunctivitis allergic-type children should be focused on the rapid treatment of severe inflammation. Treatment with antibiotics or antiviral agents will not give any results, because these drugs completely different spectrum of activity.

In addition to the use of medicines, for rapid results, we need to identify and eliminate the external factors that caused the disease.

Means for treatment of allergic forms of the disease:

Title	Structure	Features of the application	Effect	Price
Vizin	tetryzoline hydrochloride; sodium; benzalkonium chloride.	For children under 6 years of use under strict medical supervision. Use no more than 4 days.	Reduces swelling and redness of the mucosa.	350 rubles.
levocabastine	levocabastine hydrochloride; propylene glycol; sodium phosphates and the hydrates; polysorbate.	For children younger than 2 years old are allowed to be used under medical supervision.	It eliminates itching and reduces allocation 5 min after application.	350 rubles.
kromogeksal	cromoglicic acid; sodium chloride; sorbitol.	Is contraindicated in children younger than 2 years old.	Blocks allergic reaction and inflammation; restores the conjunctiva.
Polinadim	diphenhydramine; naphazoline; sodium.	Contraindicated for children under 2 years.	Eliminates tearing, swelling, discomfort conjunctiva.	35 rubles.
lekrolin	cromolyn sodium; glycerol; Trilon B.	Children under 6 years of age to apply under strict medical supervision. The drug is placed in the disposable containers, which are not stored after opening.	It stops allergic reactions require prolonged use.	87 rubles.
Aktipol	para-aminobenzoic acid; sodium chloride.	No contraindications (except hypersensitivity Flow rate). Applied no more than 7 days.	Eliminates the symptoms of inflammation, updates the cornea.	270 rubles.

Eye drops in viral conjunctivitis in children

Funds from the viral form of the disease approved for treatment of children must not only eliminate the cause of the conjunctivitis and alleviate the condition, but also have a minimum of side effects.

The most common antiviral drugs are:

Title	Structure	Features of the application	Effect	Price
Poludan	polyadenylic acid; polyuridylic acid; potassium; sodium.	Before use, prepare a solution. Bury 1-2 drops 2-4 times daily - depending on the severity of the disease.	It is effective in killing viruses.	107 rubles.
Albumen	albumen; tryptophan; sodium; potassium.	Is indicated for severe forms of the disease is strictly under medical supervision.	Highly effective anti-viral and anti-bacterial agent. It destroys infection and in the shortest time promotes tissue repair.	1340 rubles.
florenal	fluorenonilglioksalya bisulfite	Assign 1 drop 3-6 times a day.	Effectively inhibits the activity of viruses.	730 rubles.

Features:

• Oftalmoferon - effect on viral agents and reduces inflammation of the conjunctiva. Use recommended 1 time per hour and 1 drop, the course of treatment - 5-7 days.
• Aktipol - has antiviral effect, reduces swelling, restores the cornea. Apply 1 drop every hour.
• Oftan Idu - antiviral, protivogerpesnoe action. Not administered to children under 2 years. It has a complex application circuit, a plurality of side-effects.

Eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis in children

Eye drops of bacterial conjunctivitis-type children have an action aimed at combating pathogens and facilitate the child's condition.

List of the most effective means of children:

• sodium sulfatsil (Active ingredient sulfacetamide) - 1 drop 3-6 times a day, a course of treatment - 10-14 days. May cause burning, itching, tearing, and allergic reactions. In the latter case, you should consult your doctor in helping others frequent blinking. Price - 17 rubles.
• Tobrex (The active substance tobramycin) - 1 drop 3-6 times a day and 7 days. If during treatment with the drug appeared tinnitus or disorders in the urinary system - should stop taking it. Price from 150 rubles.
• Floksal (Active substance ofloxacin) - 1 drop 5 times a day, a course of treatment 7-11 days. Not assigned to infants. Price - from 170 rubles.
• chloramphenicol (Chloramphenicol active ingredient) - 1 drop 3-4 times a day, course duration 5 days to 2 weeks. Children of the first months of life reception strictly under medical supervision. It has many side effects. The price of 10 rubles.
  
• Futsitalmik (Active ingredient fusidic acid) - 1 drop 2-3 times per day over 7 days. Price from 376 rubles.

Features of use of drops from conjunctivitis

Eye drops have certain rules of affecting the achievement of results. On how they will be met depends on the speed of onset of relief and efficacy of the treatment of conjunctivitis.

Terms of preparation for use of the drug:

1. Well wash your hands, dry, treat with antiseptic.
2. Wipe eyes dipped in the treatment solution (chamomile broth or furatsilin) ​​with a cotton pad. On each eye wash to spend 1 cotton pad.
3. Remove contact lenses.
4. the patient lay or sit down, asked to throw back his head.

Features of the use of funds from conjunctivitis:

• Be sure to strict compliance with the instructions and recommendations of the doctor.
• At the time of treatment is better to discontinue the use of contact lenses in order to prevent the spread or recurrence of infection.
• In order to remedy fell on all parts of the conjunctiva and poured immediately after instillation, it is necessary to lower the lower eyelid down and drop into the space between it and the eyeball.
• After instillation should close your eyes for 3-5 minutes. You can make a light massage the inner corner of the eye with your fingertips.
• During instillation to prevent contact of the pipette, or dropper bottle with the eyelid or the conjunctiva.
  
• Better treat both eyes, even if only one is infected. This will prevent the transfer of infection to the other eye.
• If used for instillation pipette after each procedure, it should be washed with hot boiled water with an antiseptic.
• If relief of symptoms does not occur after 2-3 days of use of the drug, you need to necessarily visit an ophthalmologist.

Side effects

The most common side effects as a result of drops - a burning and itching, they can be added to blurred vision and dry eyes (or tearing). These symptoms do not require discontinuation of treatment and medication changes. As a rule, they are 5-10 min. after instillation, and if we begin to actively blinking, the discomfort will be within 3-5 minutes.

Side effects of medications that should alert:

• increase in edema;
• strong conjunctival redness, rash;
• inflammation of the eyelid margins;
• formation of ulcers on the mucosa;
• headache or dizziness;
• impaired consciousness;
• psychiatric and motor disorders;
• hallucinations;
• swelling of the face;

  

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• sore throat;
• dermatitis;
• optic neuritis;
• decreased visual acuity;
• cardiovascular collapse.

If these phenomena do not disappear after 10-15 minutes. from the moment of contact with the drug in the eye and repeated after each instillation and pronounced and reduce the quality of life - it is necessary to stop the use of medication and to urgently visit a specialist.

Opinions and reviews of medications

Reviews on the Internet about the drops with conjunctivitis generally have a positive side. Inefficiencies in the application of drugs is rarely observed, while pronounced side effects are present in cases of individual intolerance of the drug components.

Most of the positive reviews about the present Tobrex drops. Experts-ophthalmologists and patients report that the recovery occurs after 5 days of use of the drug.

With regard to sulfacetamide noted severe burning, because of which it is impossible to continue the treatment of the child for more than 3 days. Sulfatsil ineffective in severe forms of the disease - its application is only useful in mild conjunctivitis flow.

Ill with conjunctivitis can be at any age, but the disease for each person individually. It depends on the shape and nature of the disease, as well as the characteristics of the immune system. Therefore, when the first symptoms should seek medical attention for the destination eye drops, but in any case not to start treatment on their own.

Author of the article: Kostylin Anastasia (anna-master)

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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