Levomycetin-OZ eye drops 2.5 mg/ml. 5 ml. vial

Description

Levomycetin drops Composition
active substance: chloramhpenicol;

1 ml of solution contains chloramphenicol 2.5 mg;

auxiliary substances: boric acid, purified water.

Levomycetin drops Dosage form
Eye drops.

Basic physical and chemical properties: clear, colorless liquid.

Levomycetin drops Pharmacotherapeutic group
Means used in ophthalmology. Antibiotics Chloramphenicol. ATX code S01A A01.

Levomycetin drops Pharmacodynamics
Levomycetin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, rickettsia, spirochetes, pathogens of trachoma, psittacosis, lymphogranuloma venereum; acts on strains of bacteria resistant to penicillin, streptomycin, sulfonamides. Weakly active against acid-fast bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, protozoa and clostridia. The resistance of microorganisms to chloramphenicol develops relatively slowly. In usual doses it acts bacteriostatically. The mechanism of the antimicrobial action of chloramphenicol is associated with a violation of the synthesis of proteins of microorganisms.

Pharmacokinetics
The drug penetrates well into tissues and body fluids; therapeutic concentrations of chloramphenicol, when administered locally in eye drops, are formed in the vitreous body, cornea, iris, aqueous humor of the eye; the drug does not penetrate into the lens.

Indications
Conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis caused by microorganisms sensitive to the drug.

Contraindications
Individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, fungal infections).

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions
Interaction with topical application of eye drops with other drugs has not been established. In the case of the concomitant use of other topical ophthalmic drugs, an interval of at least 15 minutes should be observed between their use. Apply eye ointments last.

Application features
The uncontrolled appointment of chloramphenicol is not allowed, especially in pediatric practice.

The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving or operating machinery
Within 1 hour after using the drug (until vision clears up), you should refrain from driving or operating machinery.

Use during pregnancy or lactation
The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy. For the period of treatment, breastfeeding should be stopped.

Method of administration and dosage
Adults and children 1 drop in each eye 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 5-15 days (depending on the nature and severity of the disease, the achieved therapeutic effect).

Children
Children under 4 weeks of age should be prescribed only for health reasons.

Overdose
Adverse Reactions
Local reactions are possible, including swelling of the eyelids, itching, eye irritation and watery eyes. Allergic reactions, including rash, angioedema, urticaria, itching, flushing of the skin. Headache, dizziness are possible.

Shelf life
2 years. The shelf life of the solution after opening the bottle is 15 days.

Storage conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C in its original packaging.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Package
5 ml in a bottle with a dropper cap in a pack.

Vacation category
Over the counter.