Phloxal Ointment
"Floxal" ointment, being antibacterialdrug, is used in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases locally. The active component ofloxacin, which is part of the fluoroquinolones group, is active against a large number of bacteria (Gram-negative).
"Floxal" (eye ointment) is indicated for preventionbacterial infection during surgical interventions (ophthalmic), as well as after damage (traumatic nature) of the eyeball.
A drug is also prescribed for the treatment of an infection accompanied by inflammation after surgery for eye or injury.
"Floxal" (ointment) is recommended for use whenthe therapy of inflammatory pathologies in the front eye chambers or departments in which diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to the active substance develop. Such ailments, in particular, include conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, keratitis, dacryocystitis, barley, chlamydial lesion.
Ointment "Floxal". Instructions.
If necessary, apply severalophthalmic preparations (local) should keep an interval between applications of five minutes or more. Combined use of ointments and drops "Floxal" is allowed. In this instillation (instillation) is carried out first.
Ointment should be pawned in the affected eye, its conjunctival sac (lower). Applications are carried out twice or thrice a day. For application use a strip of ointment about one and a half centimeters.
When treating Chlamydia, do not use the drug more than five times a day. Duration of application - no more than fourteen days.
To negative manifestations when usingThe preparation "Floxal" (ointment) refers to an allergy, transient redness in the conjunctiva, a feeling of discomfort, burning, itching in the eyes, dryness or increased lacrimation, photophobia. In rare cases, dizziness may occur.
Contraindications are hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones.
Despite the fact that clinical practice does notdescribes the cases of adverse effects on the fetus during the bearing of the drug "Floxal" (ointment), it is not recommended to prescribe the drug to pregnant women. Do not use breastfeeding women.
It is not recommended to use contact lenses during treatment.
In order to prevent the occurrence of photophobia, it is recommended to wear sunglasses in the summer or avoid direct contact with the sun, not to be in brightly lit places.
After the introduction of the conjunctival sacpossibly temporary visual impairment. This fact should be taken into account in the treatment of patients whose activities are directly related to the management of transport, work with mechanisms and equipment, which require a clear view. After the disappearance of eye disorders or unpleasant sensations, there are no special restrictions in the work.
Before using the medication, you should consult a doctor.
Many patients note high efficiencypreparation. In particular, "Floxal" helps quite quickly (especially in the early stages) to cope with such an unpleasant phenomenon as barley on the eye. It attracts many patients the economics of packaging and the rapid onset of relief. As is known, barley is often accompanied by soreness. "Phloxal" not only relieves redness, but also relieves unpleasant sensations. In the initial stages it is often enough to apply the drug for two to three days.
"Phloxal", as a rule, is well tolerated by patients. When applied, a film may appear on the eye, but it is short and passes by itself.
