Moms know that babies often suffer from mucosal infections of the eyes. As soon as the baby is born, the drug “Albucid” is injected into his eyes in the maternity hospital (a strong antiseptic that is used to prevent infection of the mucous membrane while in the cavity of the fetal bladder and passage through the birth canal).
This drug, although effective, is very inconvenient to use. The fact is that the kids react to it very badly, become tearful and excited, because this medicine causes severe pain and burning eyes.
To date, the most optimal solution to this problem has appeared - the Vitabact drug for newborns. The active substance of this drug is piccloxidine hydrochloride. This is a very powerful antiseptic that can be used as a treatment and prevention of many eye infections.
This medicine is available in a convenient package with a drop-by-drop dispenser, which helps to accurately determine the amount of drops a baby needs and quickly apply them to the mucous membrane of the eye.
Vitabact medicine for children is a 0.05% solution, the concentration of which is quite sufficient to destroy microorganisms, but at the same time it does not cause harm or discomfort to the child.
Indications for the use of the drug are considered inflammatory processes of the mucosa (conjunctivitis) and the cornea (keratoconjunctivitis). The medication is effective against dacryocystitis - inflammation of the lacrimal sac in newborns. This is a fairly common occurrence, as in babies all systems are still not sufficiently developed. As a result, the tear fluid can stagnate in the pouch, which is an excellent flora for the reproduction of bacteria.
Therefore, the drug "Vitabact" for newborns can be used in children of any age groups without fear.
The drug must be dripped 1 drop into the conjunctival cavity from 2 to 6 times a day. The number of instillations depends on the severity of the process and its prevalence. Treatment must be carried out for at least 10 days, otherwise the inflammatory process may resume due to incomplete death of bacteria.
In order for the drug to quickly spread throughout the mucous membrane of the eye and begin to act immediately, it is necessary to slightly push the lower eyelid of the child and quickly drop the medicine, then lower the eyelid. Repeat the manipulation on the second eye.
The medication "Vitabact" for newborns can be used in complex treatment with other ophthalmic drugs, however, you need to wait a little before using another medicine. It is best if at least half an hour passes between instillations of various products, but the minimum amount of time should be 15 minutes. During this time period, the conjunctiva already absorbs the first drug and can absorb an additional remedy.
As a prophylaxis of blennorrhea in a maternity hospital, Vitabact drops for newborns can also be used, however, it is necessary to consult a doctor and inform him about the use of the drug. Allergic reactions are very rare for this drug, but parents should watch the baby if the medicine is used for the first time. If there are no adverse reactions, then you can safely continue treatment.
However, remember that after you open the bottle, the medicine can be stored at a temperature of 15 to 25 ° C for no more than a month, otherwise it can cause the development of a number of adverse reactions in the baby.
If you notice redness around the eyelids in your child, profuse lacrimation, the appearance of purulent crusts on the cilia, then it is best to start using Vitabact drops. Reviews about this drug are mostly only positive. Moms are happy because after a few instillations, the child ceases to be capricious and cry, becomes playful. The drug helps to quickly and effectively rid your baby of pain in the eyes, itching and burning, which means it improves his condition and, accordingly, his mood.