Eye ointment for conjunctivitis for children, adults, pregnant women: Tetracycline, Floxal, Hydrocortisone, Erythromycin. Instruction, price

When treating conjunctivitis Eye ointments are considered effective remedies. They are prescribed by a doctor after examining the severity of the disease. Before using the funds, you should make sure that there are no contraindications. These drugs are powerful and have side effects.

Pharmacological action and effectiveness of eye ointments for conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye diseases that periodically occurs in children and adults. The cause of infection is considered to be a violation of hygiene rules and problems with the body's immune system.

Signs of the disease are pain and itching in the eye area and purulent discharge. In the morning, a person hardly unstuck the eyelashes, which are glued together with a purulent secretion. After the examination, the doctor prescribes a comprehensive treatment, the main stage of which is the use of a special ointment for conjunctivitis. It is prescribed based on the severity of the symptoms of the disease.

The choice of ointment depending on the form of conjunctivitis

Experts subdivide conjunctivitis into the following types, which gives the ability to act against a specific pathogen:

View	Description
Bacterial	With this form of infection, the symptoms of the disease first appear in one eye, and then they pass to the other. The discharge in this case will be thick. The disease is accompanied by fever and symptoms characteristic of intoxication.
Viral	Appears against the background of the development of respiratory infections. Both eyes are affected at the same time. In a mild form, purulent discharge is transparent, but in the presence of an additional bacterial infection, they acquire a yellowish tint.
Allergic	This form of the disease is inherent in people with hypersensitivity to certain substances and odors. Most often, it appears in the spring, when the mass flowering of plants begins. In case of allergic attacks, transparent mucus is secreted from the eyes and severe lacrimation begins. The membrane inside the eye turns red, and the eyelids become swollen, the patient often sneezes and complains of nasal flow.
Fungal	When the fungal flora gets into the eyes, there is abundant discharge from the eyes, small sores form on the eyelids, the top of which has a characteristic white bloom. With this form of disease, antibiotics are ineffective: they not only will not help, but also provoke an exacerbation of the process.

During the examination, the doctor examines the patient and takes the discharge to check for the presence of bacteria. Treatment depends on which of them are found during the study. As a therapeutic drug, ointments for the mucous membranes of the eyes are necessarily prescribed. The patient must follow all the doctor's prescriptions in order to reduce the manifestation of the disease and avoid complications.

Eye ointment for conjunctivitis for adults and children can be as follows:

• antimicrobial (non-steroidal). Shown in the treatment of the initial forms of viral eye diseases and the elimination of symptoms of contact conjunctivitis;
• steroid (hormonal). They are effective for stopping bacterial and fungal inflammation. If necessary, such remedies are recommended to be combined with restorative and moisturizing ointments or drops;
• antihistamine. Used to reduce swelling and redness in the eye area in case of allergies;
• combined. The set of tools includes several components with a wide spectrum of action. This includes antiviral, antibacterial.

Rules for the use of eye ointments

Compositions of medical ointments are often much more effective than drops, so doctors use them to treat many eye diseases, including conjunctivitis. The patient must know how and when to apply them.

Before the procedure, preparation of instruments and organs of vision is carried out. A sterile glass spatula should be used for safe application. You can do this with your hands, which are well rinsed beforehand, or squeeze the ointment onto the eyelid from a tube.

In the latter case, the tip of the tube is treated with a special antiseptic solution. After processing, hands and tools are rinsed with warm, boiled water.

The instructions for laying an eye ointment are as follows:

1. Wash your hands with soap and dry them with a clean towel.
2. Lie on a flat surface facing the light.
3. Warm up the drug by briefly lowering the tube into a container of warm water.
4. Squeeze some of the product onto the spatula or apply the ointment directly to the eye.

   

5. Pull the eyelids at the bottom with a clean cotton pad.
6. Spread the ointment from the scapula gently inside the eyelid.
7. Blink vigorously so that the product covers the mucous membrane.
8. Remove excess ointment with a cotton swab.

The procedure will be inconveniently performed without the help of another person, but if he is not there, you can install a mirror in front of you. When treating both eyes, the spatula is disinfected again before re-acting. Hands also need to be washed a second time.

With conjunctivitis, the number of ointment treatments can be up to 4 times a day. It depends on the complexity of the disease, but does not change in adults and children. Before using the products, the eyelids must be cleaned of purulent discharge with a napkin treated with an antiseptic solution. It is strictly forbidden to cover your eyes with a fixing bandage: the pus should flow freely.

Features of the use of drugs in children from 1 year of age and older

Conjunctivitis eye ointment to relieve symptoms is often prescribed for young children. The variety of such drugs allows you to choose a course of treatment for any age. Children are usually shown substances containing antibacterial and hormonal components. They may have age restrictions.

Most are prescribed from 1 year, there are drugs that can be used to treat infants. Medicines are prescribed exclusively by the attending physician. The choice depends on the severity of the symptoms, the nature of the existing disease, the characteristics of its course. Antimicrobial drugs are common in pediatric therapy.

With severe inflammation, antibiotics are also prescribed, containing:

• erythromycin;
• chloramphenicol;
• tetracycline;
• ofloxacin.

For allergic conjunctivitis, antihistamines and hormonal agents are used for treatment.

Care must be taken when applying the ointment to the child's mucous membrane. In addition to being careful, it is required to ensure that the child does not spin and that the medicine gets into the lower eyelid. The procedure is carried out from 2 to 5 times a day, based on the severity of the symptoms of the disease. The duration of the course is set by the attending physician.

Effective pharmacy ointments for adults with a bacterial form of conjunctivitis

The appointment is made by an ophthalmologist. It is not recommended to carry out treatment on your own, this can provoke an exacerbation and cause side effects. If the prescribed drug after several days of use does not bring the desired results, then it is necessary to change the method of therapy.

With bacterial conjunctivitis, treatment is carried out with antimicrobial and antibacterial eye ointments.

Erythromycin

This tool contains an antibiotic of the same name in its composition. As a rule, it does not give complications. The problem of using the presented ointment is that pathogenic microscopic organisms have the ability to quickly adapt to the action of erythromycin.

For effective action, erythromycin ointment is applied behind the lower eyelid with a layer of 1 cm. Usually the procedure is done 3 times a day. The duration of the course depends on the complexity of the disease, but the application time does not exceed 2 weeks. The main component of the drug has a detrimental effect on streptococcus, staphylococcus, chlamydia and other pathogenic bacteria.

The drug is used in the following cases:

• when diagnosing conjunctivitis in people of any age;
• for relief of blepharo and chlamydial conjunctivitis and bacterial blepharitis.

Contraindications may be:

• high sensitivity to individual components of the ointment;
• disorders of the liver and kidneys;
• the presence of jaundice in the acute phase.

Before use, a person must carefully study the instructions and strictly follow it, unless otherwise recommended by a doctor. The cost of packaging the drug is from 50 rubles.

Levomycetin

Eye ointment for conjunctivitis - Levomycetin - has a depressing effect on most types of pathogenic bacteria. Its active ingredients kill even those that are resistant to penicillin and sulfonamides. It has no effect on acid-resistant bacteria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. When applied, the drug enters the bloodstream and is excreted through the intestines.

This antibacterial drug is indicated for the following diseases:

• conjunctivitis;
• blepharitis;
• barley.

The medication is used as part of a comprehensive treatment. If you need to use eye drops at the same time, then the interval between the 2 drugs should be at least 10 minutes, and the ointments should be used last.

A contraindication may be:

• intolerance to individual components in the composition;
• psoriasis;
• fungal diseases.

Levomycetin is permissible during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but with the permission of a specialist. The drug is inexpensive, the packaging of the product costs about 40 rubles.

Tetracycline ointment

This drug has a low absorbency and therefore has a long-lasting healing effect. It can be prescribed for pregnant women in case of emergency, for children it is prohibited.

Eye ointment is effective for staphylococcal and streptococcal infections to stop various bacteria.

Contraindications are:

• allergy to components;
• fungal eye infections;
• herpes lesions;
• pregnancy in the 1st trimester;
• lactation.

When wearing lenses for the duration of therapy, they should be discarded or put on no earlier than 1 hour after the procedure.

At the beginning, patients may experience the following symptoms, which gradually disappear:

• slight redness;
• slight burning and itching;
• reaction to sunlight.

If the symptoms persist, you need to consult a doctor and change the method of treatment. The cost of the drug depends on its dosage. For example, 1% ointment will cost from 35 to 87 rubles.

With a viral form

Viral conjunctivitis often accompanies respiratory and colds. When applying an ophthalmic drug, the eyelids are wiped with Furacilin or chamomile broth. Popular in this series are oxolinic and hydrocortisone ointments, acyclovir, solcoseryl.

Acyclovir

The active ingredient of Acyclovir easily penetrates into the cornea. The indications for use are herpetic conjunctivitis.

Contraindications include:

• high sensitivity of the body;
• lactation.

It is applied in a layer of 1 cm on the inner part of the lower eyelid. Duration of treatment is 3 days. The effectiveness of therapy increases with an earlier start. The cost of the product is from 15 rubles.

Solcoseryl

This medicine is able to quickly heal tissues, stop damage to the cornea and conjunctiva. Prescribed by a doctor. Solcoseryl ointment is applied to the affected area twice a day with a thin layer. The wound is pre-cleaned and disinfected.

The course of treatment can continue until complete recovery, the process itself is controlled by a doctor. Sometimes after the drug dermatitis or urticaria occurs. Possible loss of taste and swelling, passing through a short period. The cost of packing an eye gel - from 300 rubles.

Oxolinic ointment

This ointment is available in 3% composition. The main component of oxolin allows you to suppress the antiviral activity of herpes. Contraindications for use are hypersensitivity to individual components. Prescribed by a doctor. Can be used if necessary during pregnancy. Sold without a prescription. Packing cost - from 40 rubles.

Hydrocortisone ointment

It is prescribed in the treatment of non-infectious eye diseases, accompanied by edema and itching. Has regenerating properties.

It is forbidden to use when:

• viral infections;
• diabetes mellitus;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• damage to the eyes;
• fungal infections.

Packing cost - from 50 rubles.

With an allergic form

In the treatment of conjunctivitis associated with allergies, antihistamines are prescribed by the doctor. They have a systemic or local effect.

Maxidex

The topical preparation has an anti-inflammatory, stabilizing and anti-allergic effect. The substance is injected under the eyelid 2-3 times a day. Combines well with drops. The duration of the course is 2-3 weeks. Treatment is supervised by a physician. With prolonged use, an increase in intraocular pressure and further damage to the optic nerve is possible.

Tobradex

A combination drug containing an antibiotic. It stops harmful bacteria. Contraindicated in pregnant women and during breastfeeding, as well as in children under 18 years of age.

The laying procedure is repeated 2-3 times a day. During an exacerbation, you can do this every 3-4 hours. There may be a burning sensation and a foreign body sensation in the eye.

Eubetal

An effective hormonal and antimicrobial agent of the combined type. When applied to the mucous membrane of the eyes, the active substances of the drug create a protective film and have a depressing effect on pathogenic bacteria. It is usually applied at night.

Garazon

Eye ointment for conjunctivitis of the antihistamine spectrum contains an antibiotic. It is effective in allergic forms of conjunctivitis, helps to remove the symptoms of the disease.

Eye ointments for pregnant women

When carrying a child, a woman's body experiences enormous stress, so any infection can harm her and the child. One of these ailments is conjunctivitis. This inflammatory process is dangerous with the complications it can give.

To treat a woman during this period, you can use the following ointments:

• erythromycin ointment;
• tebrofen;
• eubetal.

Under the strict supervision of the attending physician in the 3rd trimester, Tobrex, Levomecitin can be used.

Conjunctivitis ointments for children

With viral conjunctivitis in a child, a specialist may prescribe:

Ointment	Description
Florenal	Its active ingredient kills the herpes viruses. The ointment can be used in the treatment of children of all ages. The course should not exceed 1.5 months. 2 treatments are carried out daily.
Tebrofen ointment	The active components of the drug can kill almost all herpes viruses. There are no contraindications for age, but all procedures are controlled by a doctor. The number of subcutaneous anlages reaches 4 times a day. The duration of therapy is from 2 to 4 weeks.
Zovirax	The active substance is acyclovir, which is effective in viral conjunctivitis. Can be administered to infants. The number of procedures is up to 5 times a day. Therapy continues for another 3 days after the cessation of the symptoms of the disease.
Virolex	Application is allowed from the moment of birth. The ointment is placed in the conjunctival cavity up to 4-5 times a day. The therapy continues for several days after recovery.
Colbiocin	This combination drug is antibacterial in nature. The ointment helps in suppressing gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is recommended for children over 8 years old. The number of tabs for the lower eyelid is 3-4 times a day for 8 days. Of the side effects - redness of the mucous membrane and blurred vision.
Hydrocortisone ointments	Among them are Gyoksizon, Ascortin. Such drugs reduce sensitivity to allergens. They can be used from 2 years of age. Have a fair amount of side effects.

In the treatment of conjunctivitis, doctors often prescribe eye ointments. This is done after a diagnosis has been made, when the types of bacteria against which the therapy is directed are known. Each drug has its own indications and contraindications. They must be taken into account when using the drug.

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