SofraDex is a combined drug intended for topical use in ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology.
The drug contains a glucocorticoid and two antibiotics, which causes bactericidal, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects;the product eliminates itching, lacrimation and pain.
In ophthalmology, these drops are used to treat bacterial eye infections caused by microorganisms that are sensitive to the action of the drug.
Useful properties
Combined drug used topically in otorhinolaryngological and ophthalmic practice, containing gramicidin, neomiin and dexamethasone.
- 1. Useful properties of
- 2. Indications for use
- 3. Instruction for use
- 4. Side effects of
- 5. Price of
- 6. Analogues of
- 7. Reviews of
Gramicidin is an active against various gram-positive microorganisms antibiotic withbactericidal and bacteriostatic action.
Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic with a broad spectrum of action, having a bactericidal effect. Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid, which has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects. With topical application in ophthalmology reduces photophobia, burning, pain, lacrimation.
Indications for use
Indications for the use of Sophradex are:
- blepharitis;
- is a superficial bacterial eye infection that is accompanied by a marked allergic or inflammatory component;
- allergic conjunctivitis;
- infected eczema eyelids;
- barley;
- sclerite;
- episcleritis;
- keratitis;
- irit;
- iridocyclitis.
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Instruction for use
The drug is administered to children and adults up to six times a day, 1-2 drops in the affected eye.
The agent can be used only after establishing an accurate diagnosis, in the case of exclusion of fungal or viral origin.
The duration of treatment with Sophradex should not be more than seven days, as long-term use of the glucocorticoid included in the drug can hide the course of infections, and the continued use of its antimicrobial ingredients - contribute to the development of a stable microflora.
It is not recommended to repeat the course of treatment with the drug without regular supervision of the doctor, otherwise there is a risk of increased intraocular pressure, the appearance of eye infections or the formation of cataracts.
Side effects of
Side effects from the use of the drug can be:
- itching, burning, irritation, pain;
- subcapsular cataract;
- increased intraocular pressure with complications;
- thinning of the cornea.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of Sophradex are:
- fungal and viral, including herpetic infections;
- glaucoma;
- purulent inflammation of the eyes;
- tuberculosis;
- hypersensitivity and individual intolerance of the drug components.
Safety of treatment with this drug during pregnancy and lactation is not established.
Patients using the drug should for the period of treatment refrain from driving vehicles and work with mechanisms that require increased visual attention.
Price
The price of drops of Sofraxd in Russian pharmacies averages 300 rubles. In pharmacies in Ukraine the price of the drug is about 40 hryvnia.
Analogs
DexaTobroth, Garazon, Tebronzon, Dexona, Betagenot, Tebridex.
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Reviews
1
Very good tool. We bought the drops of Sofrex about a week ago. The husband wore lenses for several months, and recently, for about three days forgetting about them, put on, getting out of the solution and just rinsing. People who use lenses know that the solution needs to be changed daily, and in such a situation it would be right to throw them away, but my husband was in a hurry and did not think about it.
A few days later, bags appeared under his eyes, and his eyes all the time reddened and ached. Of course, the lens had to be thrown away, and the new ones could not last longer than half an hour, as the blood vessels in the eyes immediately inflamed.
As a result, after reaching the ophthalmologist, the husband found out that he had caught the eye of an infection, apparently due to stray lenses in the solution. Bags under the eyes by that time were already very noticeable. The doctor prescribed treatment, including the drops of Sophradex. Puffiness began to subside after two days of using the drug. In addition, the bottle of drops is very convenient. As a result, the husband was very pleased.
Still, before using medication, do not forget to consult a doctor, because self-medication can be dangerous.
2
Several times I had to use this tool. I must say that the effect is remarkable. The drug works well against conjunctivitis and various eye infections.
Once a child brought from a kindergarten a virus from which the entire family was pumped, and all had conjunctivitis. The doctor recommended Sofredeks. The drug helped very quickly. The only negative - after instillation the drug causes burning, but this is normal with eye infections.
I would not advise using Sofradex for prevention or eye fatigue, because it contains potent substances.
3
Recently I sat at the computer, and my eyes were very tired, and I rubbed them with dirty hands. As a result, my eyes became very inflamed. The ophthalmologist that day did not accept, therefore I have addressed for advice or council in an ambulance where to me have recommended some medicinal agents.
When I went to the pharmacy, I asked to read the instructions of each of the recommended drugs. After reading them, I also consulted the saleswoman in the pharmacy, and as a result, I opted for the drops of Sofradex.
When I got home, I washed my eyes with clean water and dripped them with medicine before going to bed. Having woken up in the morning, I did not find any traces of inflammation, redness and fatigue of the eyes. It even seemed to me that I began to see better.
The big plus of the means is that it can be used by children, even newborns, but, of course, according to the doctor's prescription.
It is very important that the drops of Sophradex fight with such microbes as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. In addition, I know that the resistance of microorganisms to the components of this drug is produced very slowly, which is another undeniable merit.