Ointment "Floksal" is an antibacterial drug from the category of fluoroquinolones, which is intended for the treatment and prevention of infectious and inflammatory eye pathologies.
Form of release and composition of the drug
"Phloxal" is made in the form of drops and ointments. Eye ointment is packaged in 3 g aluminum tubes. A special nozzle with an elongated tip is attached to it for ease of use.
According to the instructions for the ointment "Phloxal", the contents of the tube is a light yellow homogeneous mass, odorless and foreign inclusions. One gram of this ointment contains 3 mg of the active ingredient - ofloxacin, as well as a number of auxiliary ingredients, including liquid paraffin and white petrolatum.
Indications for the prescription of a drug
Ointment "Phloxal" is used by laying in the eyes as a therapeutic agent for inflammatory eye pathologies provoked by pathogenic microorganisms sensitive to the main substance. The list of such diseases includes:
- conjunctivitis;
- blepharitis;
- keratitis;
- barley;
- keratoconjunctivitis;
- dacryocystitis;
- corneal ulceration.
Also, the use of Phloxal ointment is advisable for prophylactic purposes during the development of the infectious process after received eye injuries, surgical interventions, and also after removal of a foreign object from the eye.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
Before using this eye ointment, the patient is recommended to carefully read the detailed description attached to it. Contraindications to the appointment of this pharmacological drug for the treatment of ocular pathologies are:
- ofloxacin intolerance;
- hypersensitivity to the main or additional elements of the drug;
- pregnancy, lactation.
Rules for the use and dosage of the drug
This medical product is intended for laying over the eyelid. The duration of therapy and the daily dosage of the medication are determined by the doctor for each individual patient, depending on the features of the diagnosis and the complexity of the pathological process.
Before laying the ointment, it is necessary to carry out the toilet of the eyes, wiping the eyelid from the outer corner to the inner one using a sterile cotton swab dipped in warm water. A new swab should be taken for each eye so that the infection does not spread from one eye to the other. When using the ointment "Floksal" for preventive purposes, the toilet of the eyes is allowed not to be carried out.
Before laying the ointment, it is also necessary to wash your hands with soap, after which the lower eyelid is gently pulled down, applying a thin strip of the drug to the mucous membrane of the eye under the eyelid, without touching it with a tip. After this, you should close your eye and massage it with your fingers with light movements so that the medicine is evenly distributed.
Eye ointment should be laid at least three times a day, if necessary, the use of the medication can be combined with eye drops of the same pharmacological preparation.
The duration of the therapeutic course of Phloxal Ointment is 5 days; in some situations, treatment can last up to 7 days. If the therapeutic effect is absent or the course of the inflammatory process is aggravated by the addition of other undesirable symptoms, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
During the use of a pharmaceutical product for the eyes in the form of an ointment, in order to prevent the inflammatory process after an injury or surgical intervention, a patient is required to take a medicine once per eyelid.
The use of this medication during pregnancy and lactation
In accordance with the instructions for use with Phloxal ointment, it is not recommended to prescribe this medication in the first trimester of pregnancy, since the main active element of this ointment is absorbed in small amounts into the systemic circulation, which can negatively affect the formation of the organs of the unborn baby.
The use of the drug in the second and third trimesters is allowed if there are significant indications and in cases where the benefit to the woman is higher than the harm to the fetus. The use of ointment "Phloxal" during breastfeeding is also not recommended.
Adverse reactions from the use of a medication
This pharmaceutical product is well tolerated by patients. Side symptoms occur in people with hypersensitivity to ointment substances and are expressed by such clinical signs:
- burning sensation in the eyes;
- swelling of the eyelids;
- redness of the mucous membranes of the eyes;
- a feeling of presence in the eyes of a foreign body;
- a change in clarity of vision, which disappears after a few minutes;
- rashes and irritation of the skin around the eyelids;
- photosensitivity;
- lacrimation.
As indicated by the instructions for the Phloxal ophthalmic ointment, if an unwanted side effect occurs, the patient should consult a doctor.
Such cases have not been reported in clinical medicine, however, the dosage indicated by a specialist should not be exceeded.
Drug interaction
What else does the instruction for application to the Phloxal Ointment Ointment tell us? The drug can be used simultaneously with other drops for the eyes and ointments, however, it is necessary to maintain an interval of at least ten minutes between the laying and instillation of these medications.
Patients who wear contact lenses should be removed for the duration of therapy.
If there are complications in the eye after surgery, the patient is prescribed Phloxal ointment with concomitant treatment with oral drugs from the fluoroquinolone category. Therapy should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist.
Special recommendations
During the use of Phloxal Ointment, it is recommended to wear sunglasses, because after laying the ointment, the patient may experience excessive sensitivity to sunlight.
After opening the tube, the ointment should be stored in a cool place, preferably in the refrigerator.
To prevent eye infection during the laying of the medication, do not touch the tip or mucous membrane of the eye with your hands.
Due to short-term visual impairment after using this medicine, the patient during the treatment period must refrain from driving cars and equipment requiring increased concentration of attention.
Price
The cost of this medication in different pharmacies may vary slightly and varies between 170-190 rubles per tube with ointment. It also varies by region.
Analogs
Analogues of this pharmacological agent include:
- “Ofloxacin” is a medication that inhibits the enzyme of a bacterial pathogen cell, DNA gyrase, exhibits bactericidal properties and belongs to antibacterial drugs with a wide spectrum of action. After laying under the eyelid, the medication begins to spread along the surface of the conjunctiva and penetrates the eye muscles, the anterior chamber of the eyeball, the ciliary body, and also the iris. This drug is prescribed for chlamydial infections of the eyes, ulceration of the cornea, blepharitis, dacryocystitis, barley, bacterial pathologies of the eyelids, keratitis and conjunctivitis.
- "Vigamox" - a tool based on the main element of moxifloxacin. It is an antibacterial fluoroquinolone medication of the fourth generation, which has a bactericidal effect. It is active against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including acid-resistant, atypical and anaerobic ones. The mechanism of action of this drug is based on the inhibition of topoisomerase IV and topoisomerase II. It is prescribed for bacterial conjunctivitis of varying severity.
- "Okatsin" is an absolutely similar drug to the medicines described above. It is prescribed for a variety of eye lesions of bacterial etiology.
Reviews
This drug is an ophthalmic broad-spectrum antibiotic that is widely used in ophthalmology. A lot of reviews were left about him, and in most they contain a lot of positive information about this tool, which in the experience of many patients confirms its high effectiveness. People who used this ointment in the treatment of certain eye pathologies observed its effectiveness for a short period of time - on the second day of use, the main signs and symptoms of the disease disappeared. This category of patients was satisfied with the drug and advises it to everyone who suffers from such pathological phenomena. In addition, the reviews say that the medical product has a low cost, which makes it very affordable.
Some patients who did not like this pharmacological drug attributed this mainly to the fact that they had some undesirable side reactions during its use. Perhaps they were intolerant of certain elements of the drug.
Medical experts described this pharmaceutical product as very effective and practically safe. They argue that this medication effectively fights many common eye diseases, for example, conjunctivitis, and destroys the bulk of the known pathogenic bacteria that provoke such a pathology.