The tool "Normax" (ear drops) refers to antibacterial drugs that are part of the group of fluoroquinolones. The medication has a very wide spectrum of action of a bactericidal nature. The drug is able to inhibit the DNA gyrase of bacteria, as a result of which there is a violation
of DNA replication and the synthesis of cellular proteins of pathogenic microorganisms. The effectiveness of the drug under consideration with respect to gram-negative strains is high: salmonella,
colic Escherichia ,
protea , shigella and others. Actively, the medication also affects gram-positive pathogenic microflora: staphylococci, streptococci, etc.
Indications
The drug "Normax" (ear drops) is prescribed for the treatment of chronic and acute pathologies of an infectious inflammatory nature, provoked by the activity of bacteria that are sensitive to the drug. The tool is used in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. In particular, keratitis, conjunctivitis of various types (including gonococcal including), keratoconjunctivitis are referred to indications. The use of the drug is recommended for trachoma, corneal ulcer, external, medium (acute and chronic), internal otitis media. A medication is also prescribed for infectious eustachitis. The tool is recommended as a preventive measure to prevent complications after surgery, injury, removal of foreign bodies from the external auditory canal, cornea or conjunctiva.
The drug "Normax". Instruction manual
Ear drops are recommended to be applied four times a day. If necessary, the intervals between installations are reduced to two hours. The number of drops is 1-2. Experts recommend continuing therapy after the disappearance of symptoms of pathology for another two days, at least. Before proceeding with the procedure, it is necessary to reorganize the external auditory canal. Before instillation, hold the vial with the solution in your hand to warm it to body temperature. To facilitate the administration of the drug "Normax" (ear drops), the patient is recommended to lie on his side. To evenly distribute the medicine, the earlobe is pulled neatly down and back. You should be in the side position for approximately two minutes. After instillation, it is allowed to close the auditory canal with cotton turunda.
What side effects can Normax ear drops cause?
Reviews of doctors and patients are mostly positive. Most people report a good tolerance to the drug. Negative consequences are observed quite rarely. As a rule, they are associated with intolerance to the components. When applying the solution, a rash, irritation, burning of the skin may occur. Typically, these symptoms resolve on their own after discontinuing therapy.
Contraindications and additional information
The medicine "Normax" (ear drops) is not prescribed during pregnancy, to patients under eighteen years of age, to nursing mothers. Contraindications include intolerance to the components of the drug and other quinolone drugs. The solution is allowed for use only locally. If accidentally swallowed, signs of intoxication are likely: dizziness, vomiting, dyspepsia. If these symptoms occur, you should visit a doctor.