Floxal - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (ointment and eye drops 0.3%) of the antibiotic drug for the treatment of barley, halazion and conjunctivitis in adults, children (including newborns) and pregnancy
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Floxal. Presented are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of physicians specialists on the use of Phloxal in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Floxal in the presence of existing structural analogs.Use to treat barley, halia, conjunctivitis and other eye diseases in adults, children (including newborns), as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
Floxal - a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent from the group of fluoroquinolones for topical application in ophthalmology. The bactericidal effect of Ofloxacin is associated with the blockade of the DNA-gyrase enzyme in bacterial cells.
Highly active against most Gram-negative microorganisms: Esherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella spp. (Salmonella), Proteus spp., Morganella morganii, Shigella spp., Klebsiella spp. (Klebsiella), Enterobacter spp., Serratia spp., Citrobacter spp., Yersinia spp., Providencia spp., Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, Mycoplasma spp. (mycoplasma), Legionella pneumophila (Legionella), Acinetobacter spp., Chlamydia spp. (chlamydia).
It is active against some Gram-positive microorganisms, in particular Staphylococcus spp. (Staphylococcus aureus), Streptococcus spp. (streptococcus).
Moderately sensitive to ofloxacin Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas spp.
Ofloksatsinu sensitive microorganisms that produce beta-lactamase.
The drug is insensitive to anaerobic bacteria (except Bacteroides urealyticus).
Composition
Ofloxacin + excipients.
Pharmacokinetics
With topical application, the therapeutic concentration of the drug is achieved in the tissues of the eye.
Indications
Infectious-inflammatory diseases of the anterior part of the eye caused by microorganisms sensitive to ofloxacin:
- blepharitis;
- barley;
- conjunctivitis;
- dacryocystitis;
- keratitis;
- corneal ulcer;
- chlamydial infection of the eye.
Prevention and treatment of bacterial infections after eye injuries and surgical interventions.
Forms of release
Eye drops 0,3%.
Eye ointment 0.3% (sometimes mistakenly called gel).
There are no other dosage forms, be it pills or capsules.
Instructions for use and how to use them
The drug in the form of eye drops prescribed 1 drop in the lower conjunctival sac of the affected eye 2-4 times a day. It is not recommended to use the drug for more than 2 weeks.
If more than one drug is needed concurrently, the minimum interval between instillations is 5 minutes.
When applying the preparation in the form of an ophthalmic ointment 1.5 cm, ointment strips are placed behind the lower eyelid of the affected eye 2-3 times a day; in the case of Chlamydia infection - 5 times a day. It is not recommended to use the drug for more than 2 weeks.
A combination of eye drops and Phloxal ointment is possible.
With the simultaneous use of more than one preparation ointment should be used last.
Side effect
- allergic reactions;
- transient hyperemia of the conjunctiva;
- burning sensation, discomfort in the eyes;
- itching and dryness of the conjunctiva;
- photophobia;
- lacrimation;
- dizziness.
Contraindications
- pregnancy;
- lactation (breastfeeding);
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
Data on the negative effect of ofloxacin on the fetus are absent, but the drug is contraindicated for use in pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
Use in children
It is possible to use Floxal in children, including babies and newborns.
special instructions
During the use of the drug is not recommended to wear contact lenses.
It is necessary to wear sunglasses (because of the possible development of photophobia) and avoid prolonged exposure to bright light.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms
With visual disturbances associated with instillation of eye drops or ointment application,patients should refrain from potentially dangerous activities until the disappearance of unwanted phenomena.
Drug Interactions
The drug interaction of the drug Floxal is not described.
Analogues of the drug Floxal
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Vero Ofloxacin;
- Glaoufos;
- Dancyl;
- Zanotsin;
- Zofloks;
- Oflo;
- Ofloks;
- Ofloxabol;
- Ofloxacin;
- Ofloxin;
- Oflomak;
- Oflotsid;
- Oflotsid forte;
- Tarevid;
- Tariferide;
- Taricin;
- Uniflox.
Analogues on the curative effect (remedies for the treatment of conjunctivitis):
- Arthromax;
- Berberil N;
- Bronal;
- Vitabakt;
- Garamycin;
- Gentamicin;
- Hydrocortisone;
- Histalong;
- Dexamethasone;
- Zanotsin;
- Colbiocin;
- Liprokhin;
- Maxidex;
- Maxitrol;
- Midrim;
- Naklof;
- Okatsin;
- Ofloxacin;
- Ophthalmo Septonex;
- Plivasept;
- Prenatsid;
- Riboflavin;
- Tebridex;
- Tobrex;
- Totatsef;
- Furagin;
- Furacilin;
- Fucitalmic;
- Cefetrexyl;
- Cephezole;
- Ceftidine;
- Ciloxane;
- Ciprosan;
- Ciprofloxacin;
- Cifloxinal;
- Chibroxin;
- Hermitsed.
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