Various inflammatory eye diseases are treated only with the use of special drugs. Most often, they are released in drops, since the liquid form penetrates the tissue best. If the disease is caused by pathogenic microorganisms, the drug should contain antibacterial components. But their concentration should be low. One of the most effective and popular drugs is Normax Eye Drops. Instructions for use define them as an antibacterial agent with a wide spectrum of action. Therefore, they are effective in many ophthalmic diseases.
General characteristics of the drug
Normax Eye Drops are an effective antibacterial agent. Its main active ingredient is an aqueous solution of norfloxacin. This fluoroquinolone antibiotic is effective against many pathogens. Staphylococci, streptococci, shigella, chlamydia, salmonella and other microorganisms are sensitive to it. Normax eye drops are prescribed for children and adults with various inflammatory eye diseases.
The drug is available in the form of drops with a concentration of norfloxacin 0.3%. It is a clear solution of white or yellowish color. In addition to the main active substance, it contains additional components: sodium chloride and benzalkonium, distilled water, disodium edetate. This medicine is packaged in plastic bottles with a 5 ml dropper or in dark glass bottles of the same dosage. Normax is released from the pharmacy only by prescription. The average cost of packaging is about 150-200 rubles.
Features of its action
The properties of the main active substance determine the effectiveness of Normax eye drops. The instruction notes that norfloxacin acts on the DNA of bacteria, as a result of which its synthesis becomes impossible. Moreover, he is active not only against multiplying microorganisms, but also against those that are at rest. A feature of the drops is their ability to penetrate into the tissues of the eye, so they are effective in many ophthalmic diseases.
In addition to antibacterial action, Normax has the ability to reduce inflammation and swelling of the mucosa. Drops remove redness, relieve itching and discomfort. Due to the fact that the bacterial microflora is destroyed, lacrimation passes, visual acuity is restored, reduced due to the disease.
Indications for use of drops "Normax"
This drug is used for local therapy in various ophthalmic diseases. Norfloxacin easily penetrates into the tissues of the eye, so drops are effective for such pathologies:
- conjunctivitis;
- keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis;
- blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis;
- chlamydial lesions of the eye;
- various corneal ulcers.
In addition, Normax eye drops are often prescribed for prophylactic purposes. Instructions for use recommend using them after various injuries or injuries of the cornea, if a foreign body or chemical enters the eye to prevent infection. Also indicated is the treatment with the drug before ophthalmic surgery.
Eye drops "Normax": instructions for use
The dosage of the drug and the features of use are chosen by the doctor. This takes into account the age of the patient and the severity of the disease. Typically, "Normax" in drops is prescribed independently, but with severe bacterial damage, complex therapy is used.
In acute inflammation and severe infectious diseases, it is recommended to drip Normaks 1-2 drops in the affected eye every half hour. With a decrease in the severity of the inflammatory process, the interval between procedures increases. In less severe cases, the drug is used 2 to 6 times a day. If the inflammatory disease is chronic, Normax can be used for up to 2 months, but after a doctor’s recommendation. In this case, he drops 2 drops 2-3 times a day.
Eye drops "Normax": instructions for children
Despite the fact that it is not recommended to use this drug for children under 15 years old, pediatricians often prescribe it. Indeed, with severe infectious lesions of the eyes, "Normax" better than other drugs to cope with the disease. But to apply it in this case is necessary only as directed by the doctor. For children, Normax eye drops, the instructions for use recommend that you drip in a reduced dosage - 1 drop at most 2-4 times a day. Usually the drug at any age is well tolerated, but if negative reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted about the choice of another drug.
Contraindications and side effects of drops
Allergic reactions to the components of the drug are quite rare. Most often, Normax drops are well tolerated by patients. Sometimes there may be an increase in inflammation, irritation and itching. A tingling sensation, redness and swelling may occur after application of the drug. General allergic reactions are even less common: a rash on the skin, damage to the digestive organs, Quincke's edema. Sometimes insomnia, headaches, dizziness, anxiety can be observed. To avoid this phenomenon, it is necessary to use the drug only as prescribed by the doctor.
But not all patients are prescribed Normax eye drops. Instructions for use notes that it is contraindicated to use them:
- children under 15 years old;
- during pregnancy and while breastfeeding;
- with intolerance to drugs of the fluoroquinolone group.
Special instructions for treatment
After instillation, the medicine may cause a temporary decrease in visual acuity and reaction rate. Therefore, within half an hour after the procedure, it is not recommended to drive or work with potentially dangerous mechanisms. In addition, contact lenses should be discarded during treatment.
Norfloxacin may cause adverse reactions when used together with certain medications. Therefore, complex therapy should be prescribed only by a doctor. It is undesirable to combine treatment with Normax with the use of Cyclosporin, Warfarin, with antacids or iron preparations.
Normaks drops should be stored in a dark place, but not in the refrigerator. After opening the bottle should be used within a month. In order to prevent re-infection, it is necessary during the procedure to try not to touch the eye with the nose of the dropper, do not touch it with your hands.
Analogs of drops "Normaks"
In inflammatory diseases of the anterior eye, drops containing antibiotics are needed. But such funds must be chosen strictly individually. When for some reason the patient is not able to use Normax eye drops, analogues can replace them.
- Drops or ointment "Phloxal", also having a wide spectrum of action. They contain the antibacterial agent ofloxacin, which belongs to the same group as norfloxacin. Therefore, with intolerance to fluoroquinolones, it can also not be used.
- Oftavix drops contain levofloxacin. They are also used for bacterial infections of the eyes.
- "Tobrex" contains the antibiotic tobramycin. It is less likely to cause side effects and can be used in children.
- Drops of Levomycetin, in addition to the antibiotic, contain the antimicrobial substance chloramphenicol and the corticosteroid dexamethasone. Therefore, in addition to the antibacterial effect, these drops effectively relieve inflammation and painful symptoms.
Reviews on the treatment of these drops
In most cases, patients are satisfied with the drug. Most often, they note its high efficiency and good tolerance. There are many reviews of Normax eye drops from parents whose doctor prescribed them for conjunctivitis. So they note that no side effects were observed in the child, and the inflammation passed quickly. There are also negative reviews, but they mainly note the inaccessibility of the drug in pharmacies or the appearance of a slight burning sensation after instillation.