Orchacin 0.3% Eye drops 5 ml
Orchidia Pharmaceutical Industries
Orchidia Pharmaceutical Industries
Composition
Each 1 ml of solution contains
Lomefloxacin 3 mg
Auxiliary components
glycerol (distilled glycerin), disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, sodium hydroxide, water for injection.
Properties
Antimicrobial bactericidal drug of a wide spectrum of action from the group of fluoroquinolones (subgroup of difluoroquinolones). Affects the bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase, which provides supercoiling, forms a complex with its tetramer (subunits of gyrase A2B2) and disrupts the transcription and replication of DNA, leading to the death of the microbial cell. It has a bactericidal effect.
β-lactamases produced by pathogens do not affect the activity of lomefloxacin.
Indications
– bacterial infections of the anterior part of the eye (conjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, including chlamydial etiology).
Method of administration and dosage
Adults are prescribed 1 drop 2-3 times / day in the lower conjunctival sac for 7-9 days. At the beginning of treatment, more frequent use is necessary: 5 drops for 20 minutes (1 drop at an interval of 5 minutes) or 1 drop / hour for 6-10 hours.
For the treatment of chlamydial conjunctivitis, 1 drop of the drug is instilled into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 2-4 times / day for 1-2 months.
Contraindications
-pregnancy;
-period of lactation (breastfeeding);
– children and adolescents up to 18 years old;
-increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.
Precautionary measures
During the treatment period, contact lenses should be avoided.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms
During the period of treatment, care should be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Side effects
Local reactions: burning sensation; with prolonged use – the development of a secondary fungal infection.
Storage method
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.
Package
The cardboard box holds a 5 ml dropper bottle, paper instructions.
Manufacturer
Orchidia, Egypt