Ofloxacin eye drops. Price, instructions for use, reviews

Ofloxacin is effective eye drops, which destroy microbes, that is, they have an antibacterial effect and help to eliminate the symptoms of the most common pathologies of the visual apparatus. The price of the medication is affordable, which allows you to complete a full therapeutic course. The medicine is produced by various pharmaceutical companies, but drops from SOLOpharm are considered the most popular.

Release form and composition of the drug

The medication is available to patients in the form of topical eye drops. They represent a clear solution without a specific aroma and color, packaged in standard small vials made of plastic, 5 ml. The vials have a special dropper-shaped spout that facilitates the use of the product.

Each plastic bottle fits into a small box made of regular cardboard. It also contains a description that describes in detail all the nuances of the application, features and complications. As the main active ingredient in the composition of the drug, the ingredient ofloxacin is present, which has the main therapeutic effect.

The medicine contains auxiliary ingredients:

• Water for injections.
• Benzalkonium chloride.
• Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate.

These components have no therapeutic properties. The amount of active ingredient per 1 ml of solution is 3 mg.

Pharmacological properties

Ofloxacin - eye drops, the price of which is affordable, with pronounced antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The main ingredient of the composition belongs to 2nd generation fluoroquinolones, has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity, which allows you to fight various diseases of the visual apparatus, provoked by pathogenic microorganisms.

The drug is active against various bacteria, and also prevents their reproduction on the tissues of the eyeball or mucous membranes of the eyelids. Additionally, the drug has protective properties, helps to reduce the risk of recurrent progression of the disease.

When using the medication, the general condition improves, since many patients develop concomitant deviations against the background of the inflammatory process.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

After contact of the solution on the cornea and mucous membrane of the eyes, a rapid onset of the therapeutic effect is noted. The main substance destroys various bacteria that most often provoke pathologies. The activity of the drug is noted against most of the most common gram-negative bacteria.

Ofloxacin SOLOpharm helps to destroy proteas, enterobacteria, clostridia and other microbes. There is a rapid elimination of the symptoms of inflammation provoked by chlamydia.

The medicine has other properties:

• Affects gram-negative bacteria such as staphylococci and streptococci of some species.
• It does not have a negative effect on the tissues of the visual apparatus, which makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of complications during the use of the medication.
• Accelerates the process of restoring damaged areas of the mucous membranes.
• Reduces the risk of rapid multiplication of microorganisms in a favorable environment for them.

After the introduction of drops into the eyes, they are absorbed into the tissues and spread to all affected areas. The drug is absorbed in a small amount into the systemic circulation, especially in the absence of serious damage to the mucous membranes and cornea. Within 4 hours after the introduction of a single dosage, a constant concentration of ofloxacin in the lacrimal fluid is achieved.

In the presence of damage, the amount of substance in the blood increases, it spreads throughout the body. The processing of components is carried out in the liver, after which the decay products are excreted with the help of the kidneys. The ingredients of the composition do not accumulate in the blood and tissues, but with prolonged use in the lacrimal fluid, a constant concentration of ofloxacin is achieved.

In the presence of tissue damage or a chronic course of pathology, there is an increased absorption and an increase in the concentration and ingredients in the blood. In each case, the pharmacokinetic features may differ.

Indications for use

Ofloxacin is prescribed for various ophthalmic pathologies. Eye drops help to quickly eliminate the symptoms of diseases. The price of the drug allows each patient to purchase the drug.

The main indications for use:

• Injuries to the cornea and mucous membranes of the visual apparatus. With such pathological disorders, in most cases, an infection joins, so the use of a medicine helps to prevent complications.
• Blepharitis and acute, subacute conjunctivitis of varying severity. Often the medicine is used in the chronic course of the disease.
• Preparatory and rehabilitation period for surgical intervention on the visual apparatus.
• Ulcerative changes in the cornea, in which signs of inflammation are also present and there is a threat of infection.
• Chlamydial eye lesions at different stages of development.
• Barley in acute and subacute stages.

The remedy is often prescribed for infectious and acute inflammatory ear pathologies, accompanied by severe symptoms and concomitant deviations. In each case, the doctor decides on the prescription of the medication.

Contraindications

Despite the high efficiency of the drug and the rapid achievement of a therapeutic result, the drug has contraindications that should be taken into account when prescribing.

The absolute barriers to therapy include the following conditions:

• Intolerance to the components of the composition and a tendency to such manifestations in the patient's history. The medicine can provoke local and systemic reactions, so it is important to exclude such a contraindication.
• Non-bacterial origin of the inflammatory process, when the cause is a virus, fungus or other factor. When using drops, suppression of local immunity is possible, which negatively affects the course of the pathological process and the general condition of the patient.
• The period of lactation and bearing of the child. Despite the minimal systemic absorption, the drug can negatively affect the general condition and development of the child.
• Fungal lesions of the eyes in acute form, when the patient has various concomitant abnormalities and the development of other disorders is possible.
• Pathologies in which the accessory apparatus of the eye is affected. In this case, treatment can aggravate symptoms and provoke other complications.

The tool is not used in severe glaucoma, as well as allergic pathologies of the visual apparatus. In the second case, the use can provoke complications, aggravation of allergic manifestations and the spread of reactions to the accessory apparatus of the eye.

At what age can the drug be used?

Ofloxacin - eye drops (the price of the medicine differs depending on the region of its distribution), approved for use in the treatment of patients over 1 year old.

Children under 1 year old, if necessary, are prescribed funds that do not have an aggressive effect on tissues.

Instructions for use, dosage

Drops are intended only for injection into the eye according to a specific scheme and in the correct dosage. Depending on the pathological manifestations of the condition, the features of the use of the medication may differ. When prescribing, specialists also take into account the age of the patient.

Patient age	Dosage and typical duration of use
Children from 1 to 7 years old	For such patients, an eye therapy agent is prescribed less often, but in some cases, short courses are required. The duration of treatment is usually 5-7 days, the solution is instilled no more than 2 times per day. 1-2 drops are enough in each eye, while it is important that the solution gets into the conjunctival sac. In the absence of a therapeutic effect, the treatment is not prolonged, the doctor re-examines the patient and determines the reason for the lack of result.
Patients from 7 to 14 years old	For such patients per day, therapeutic manipulation is carried out no more than 3 times, 1-2 drops in the conjunctival sac. The therapeutic course lasts no more than 5 days, but if necessary, it can be extended up to 7 days according to the doctor's prescription.
Teens over 14 and adults	Adults and adolescents are allowed to use drops in courses of 7-10 days with daily administration of the solution 4 times a day at approximately equal time intervals. As with the treatment of patients of a different age, the amount of solution for instillation of 1 eye does not exceed 1-2 drops.

Changing the therapeutic course is possible according to individual indications and after examination. Sometimes the treatment can be extended up to 2 weeks, but the doctor also decides. You cannot change the dose or the duration of the course yourself, this can provoke complications.

Side effects

Ofloxacin - eye drops, the price of which allows patients to undergo a full-fledged therapeutic course, capable of provoking complications if the instructions are violated. Compliance with all recommendations does not exclude the appearance of negative reactions. Most often, disorders affect the visual apparatus, but systemic disorders may appear.

The most common reactions are:

• Lachrymation and itching of the mucous membranes of the eyes is observed with the development of an allergic reaction to the components in the composition of the product. At the same time, patients experience deterioration of vision, pain when moving the eyelids. The condition is aggravated if the patient continues to use the drug, but in some the symptoms disappear without special treatment.
• Headache and dizziness develops in patients against the background of local negative reactions. In this case, the symptomatology worsens the patient's condition, provokes sleep disturbance, deterioration in concentration and memory, and reduces mental performance.
• From the side of the digestive tract, disorders do not appear so often. In most cases, their occurrence indicates the presence of local reactions. Some patients report a deterioration in digestion, nausea and heartburn, and upset stools. After refusal of treatment, the symptoms disappear, only in some cases special treatment may be required.
• The urinary organs are rarely affected, only in patients who have chronic kidney and bladder pathologies. Such disorders occur when local reactions appear. Frequent urination and pain in the kidney area are considered the most common symptoms.

Sometimes patients develop eczema and paresthesia, but these complications are less common. If complications arise, you should immediately visit a doctor who will decide on the advisability of prescribing any medications.

Overdose

Minimal systemic absorption helps to avoid overdose, even with prolonged use of the solution. Despite this, experts warn patients that the risk of overdose cannot be ruled out with uncontrolled treatment for a long period.

It is assumed that with an overdose, all negative reactions are aggravated, the general condition worsens, and concomitant disorders from the internal organs appear. If signs of an overdose appear, you should immediately stop using drops and consult a doctor.

Only in some cases will the patient need help in a hospital setting. The treatment regimen for different patients is different, depending on the severity of the manifestations and the presence of concomitant deviations.

special instructions

Ofloxacin - eye drops (the price of the medicine may depend on the manufacturer), used only according to the scheme after a preliminary visit to the ophthalmologist. This is considered the best way to prevent complications from the visual apparatus and internal organs.

After the introduction of drops, there is a temporary deterioration in vision. That is why, during the period of therapy, it is not recommended to drive vehicles, as well as perform manipulations that require an increased, extreme concentration of attention.

During the treatment period, it is worth abandoning the use of contact lenses, since irritation and infection are possible. When carrying out the manipulation, it is important to prevent contact of the cornea with the tip of the bottle. This will reduce the risk of reintroducing microbes into the eye. If the patient has no therapeutic effect within 3 days, the specialist identifies the cause and selects another remedy.

Drug interactions

The drug should not be combined with medicines that contain the same ingredient in the composition and have similar properties, as this increases the risk of complications. The drops do not affect the effect of systemic drugs, therefore it is allowed to simultaneously carry out therapy for other diseases.

If it is necessary to use drops with other therapeutic properties, it is worth taking a break between procedures for at least 30 minutes. Preparations based on magnesium, aluminum, iron somewhat worsen the absorption of the main component of Ofloxacin SOLOpharm drops, which should be taken into account when prescribing.

In each case, the doctor preliminarily examines the patient's condition, as well as the drug combination, if the patient takes any medications on an ongoing basis.

Analogs

The drug has analogues that, if necessary, can be used if it is impossible to purchase it at pharmacies or intolerance to the composition.

Most popular substitutes:

• Floxal is considered the most popular substitute with pronounced antibacterial properties and the same component in the composition. The medicine helps to eliminate the symptoms of inflammatory pathologies of the visual apparatus of bacterial origin, accelerates the process of tissue repair. The drug is available in the form of drops and is considered to be quite effective.
• Uniflox also has a pronounced antibacterial effect due to the presence of ofloxacin in the composition. The drug is available in the form of drops, it is prescribed for acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the visual apparatus of varying degrees of neglect. Usually 5-7 days are enough to obtain a therapeutic effect, but in each case the duration of therapy is determined individually.
• Dancil also has a similar composition and therapeutic properties. When using it, there is a rapid elimination of the most pronounced symptoms and an improvement in the general condition. The medicine is available in the form of drops applied topically to relieve the disease.

Substitutes have a similar composition, but this is not considered a reason for their uncontrolled use without a doctor's prescription. The selection of an analogue is made by the doctor on the basis of the patient's examination data.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The drug is dispensed in pharmacies after presenting a certified prescription form from a doctor, which eliminates the likelihood of self-administration without an appointment.

The maximum storage time is 2 years. At the same time, it is important to prevent access to moisture, direct sunlight, and also keep it away from children. After the expiration date, use is not allowed. The information on the packaging is worth studying before starting to use.

Price

The cost of the medicinal solution is approximately 50-70 rubles. per bottle, may differ in different pharmacies.

Ofloxacin - effective eye drops, which are actively and often used to treat pathologies of the visual apparatus of bacterial, inflammatory origin. The price of the medicine differs in different pharmacies, but it is available for a full course.

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