For the treatment of various eye diseases, drops are often prescribed. In infectious processes and as a prophylaxis after surgery, many experts recommend the use of Oftamirin antiseptic drops. The instructions for use position it as well as a universal remedy used, including for the ears and nasal cavity.
general description
Oftamirin is a popular drug that is used in ophthalmic practice and is prescribed for certain diseases of the ENT organs. The antiseptic properties of the drug are effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The disinfecting effect helps prevent infection after surgery.
Drops can be used as a single drug, as well as in the complex therapy of severe conditions. The mild action allows the drug to be used to treat even the smallest patients.
Composition and active substance
"Oftamirin" (drops) in their composition have miramistin - the main active ingredient. It is this surfactant that provides the pronounced antiseptic effect of the drug. Due to the interaction of miramistin molecules with lipids of the membranes of foreign agents, fragmentation and destruction of the latter occurs. The main advantage of the active component is the selective therapeutic effect - the agent has practically no effect on the shells of human cells.
The active component of miramistin has a powerful immunoadjuvant and anti-inflammatory effect, is able to enhance the protective functions of the body at the local level. The substance does not penetrate into the systemic circulation.
The preparation also includes excipients: sodium chloride and dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate and water for injection.
Indications for appointment
For the complex treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes that occur in the anterior ocular region, Oftamirin drops can be used. The instruction recommends prescribing the agent as a disinfector after surgical operations to prevent infection and the development of a purulent process.
Drops for the eyes will be effective in the following cases:
- Conjunctivitis of any etiology (acute and chronic).
- Blepharitis.
- Keratitis
- Chemical and thermal burns to the eyes.
- Prevention of inflammatory processes and the formation of pus.
- Prevention of infection with chlamydia, newborn fungi.
- Treatment of otitis media (external).
- Combined therapy of acute rhinitis.
Before digging drops into the eyes, you should visit an ophthalmologist and establish the cause of the pathological condition. In most cases, patients need complex treatment, so therapy should not be limited to only Oftamirin drops.
Pediatric Use
For children of any age group “Oftamirin”, the instructions authorize the appointment. Quite often, antiseptic drops are prescribed for washing the eyes of a newborn baby. The procedure is carried out immediately after birth as a prevention of infection by pathogenic bacteria when passing through the birth canal.
With colds, children often experience complications such as conjunctivitis, otitis media. To clean the focus of the pathology from pathogens and stop their reproduction will help drops of Oftamirin. The instruction warns that the tool can not be used instead of antibacterial drugs and only enhances their therapeutic effect. A significant advantage of drops is their versatility and the possibility of application for the treatment of inflammatory processes that occur in the ENT organs and eyes.
Drug dosage
If it is necessary to treat an inflammatory or infectious process in the anterior eyeball, 2-3 drops of Oftamirin are prescribed in the area of the conjunctival sac. If the patient is less than 12 years old, the dose must be halved. It is necessary to dig in the eyes 4-6 times a day. The frequency of use and dosage can be regulated by the attending physician. The duration of therapy depends on the patient's condition and is usually 10-14 days.
Before surgery, the use of drops should begin in a few days. Eyes are instilled 3 times a day for 2-3 drops. After the operation, the dose should be slightly reduced and the medicine should be applied, 1-2 drops in each eye for 5 days. In the treatment of burns, the drug is administered drip every 10-15 minutes for several hours. Manipulation should be carried out only after preliminary washing of the affected area with clean water.
Antiseptic drops are also indicated for the prevention of infections in pediatrics. Immediately after birth, the child needs to instill three drops of Oftamirin three times with an interval of 2 minutes. A similar procedure is carried out by medical personnel.
How to instill drops in the eyes?
Regardless of what type of eye drops was prescribed to the patient, it is necessary to follow a certain technique of the process. First of all, you should familiarize yourself with the instructions for the drug, where the manufacturer indicates the features of the application and reports the dosage. If drops are stored in the refrigerator, they must be removed and warmed in hands before handling.
Eye instillation can be carried out in any convenient position - lying or sitting. In order for the medicine to get to its destination, you must first pull the lower eyelid down a bit (you get a kind of "pocket"). Then you need to throw your head back and look up. This will help avoid spontaneous eye closure.
By dropping the necessary amount of medicine into the “pocket”, you need to release the eyelid, but you can not close your eyes so that the drops do not leak out. It is allowed to gently press on the inner corner of the eye so that it is pressed to the nose. When instilling, avoid touching the tip of the vial with the mucosa. A similar procedure should be repeated for the second eye.
Oftamirin: price and reviews
Most patients who used antiseptic drops for the treatment of eye diseases were satisfied with the result and recommend the drug for use. The advantages of the product include ease of use and the absence of burning after instillation. Relief of the condition is observed after several days of using the drug “Oftamirin”.
Doctors' reviews confirm the effectiveness of the drug. If necessary, drops can be used during pregnancy and lactation. The components in its composition are absolutely safe and do not have a negative effect on the body. Oftamirin universal drops, the price of which ranges from 65 to 80 rubles, are produced by the Ukrainian pharmaceutical factory Darnitsa.
How to replace the drug?
At the pharmacy counter you can find substitutes for the original product based on the same active antiseptic substance - miramistin. Before using another drug for treatment, you should consult a specialist.
Drops "Oftamirin" analogues in the active ingredient have the following:
- "Okomistin" - universal bactericidal drops used for the treatment of eye diseases, otitis media and rhinitis (as part of complex treatment).
- "Miramistin" - a local antiseptic in the form of drops, is active against many pathogenic pathogens.
- "Miramidez" - effective antiseptic drops, which are prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes in the field of ophthalmology and otolaryngology.