Medication "Sophradex". Instructions for use

Medication "Sophradex" (eye drops) instructionCharacterizes as the combined agent possessing antiallergic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory property. The drug is quite effective for various ophthalmic and ENT diseases. According to many consumers, the drug "Sofreks" is not only effective, but also very convenient medicine. However, he also has a shortage - a short shelf life.

Characterizing the action of the medication "Sofradex" (drops), the instruction indicates the property of the components in its composition.

So, dexamethasone, being a glucocorticoid,has antipruritic, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Local application of this component in ophthalmology can reduce burning and pain, eliminate photophobia and reduce lacrimation.

Gramicidin, being an antibiotic, has bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects. This substance also exhibits activity against various gram-positive microbes.

Sulfate framicetin has a bactericidal effect.

The drug "Sofraks" instruction recommendsto apply for superficial infections of the eyes of a bacterial nature, complicated by a pronounced allergic or inflammatory process. The indications include allergic conjunctivitis, barley, eczema eyelids (infected), blepharitis, iritis, iridocyclitis, episcleritis, scleritis. Medication "Sophradex" instruction also recommends the use of external otitis acute and chronic course.

For the treatment of ophthalmic diseasesappoint one or two drops to children and adults. Typically, it is recommended to use the drug six times a day (if necessary, on the recommendation of a doctor can be more often). In the ear appoint two or three drops. Doing is carried out gradually. Burying is recommended three or four times a day.

To adverse manifestations of the drug "Sofreks"The instruction refers allergic reactions in the form of dermatitis, itching, pain, burning or irritation. Ophthalmic practice noted an increase in pressure (intraocular), which, in turn, provoked the development of other consequences. Thus, subcapsular cataracts were observed (with prolonged use), thinning in the cornea (with scleral or corneal diseases complicated by a decrease in their thickness). These adverse reactions are associated with the effect of dexamethasone, which is part of the drug.

Medication "Софрадекс" the instruction does not recommendapply for purulent inflammation, tuberculosis, fungal, viral (herpetic, including) infections in the eyes, with glaucoma. In ENT-practice, the use of a drug in the perforation of the tympanic membrane is contraindicated. The drug is not prescribed for individual intolerance.

special instructions

The drug is allowed for use only after determining the exact diagnosis in the absence of lesions of the fungal and viral nature.

The duration of therapy should not be longerweeks, except in cases of pronounced positive dynamics of pathology. This is due to the fact that the included glucocorticosteroid can mask hidden infections. In this case, prolonged use of the antimicrobial component can promote the development of resistance of microorganisms to it.

Repeated therapeutic courses of treatmentthe drug "Sofraks" should not be carried out without the agreement of a specialist, in connection with the likelihood of increased intraocular pressure, the appearance of infection or the formation of cataracts.

Long-term intensive topical application of the drug may have systemic effects.

Before using the medication "Sofradex" and during the therapeutic course it is recommended to consult a doctor.