Infectious diseases of the eye of bacterial nature cause the patient considerable discomfort.
The patient feels burning, pain, reduced visual acuity, and also complains of profuse purulent discharge and swelling.
But except for unpleasant sensations, eye infections can lead to long-term consequences.
The most formidable of them is an irreversible loss of vision.
That is why it is very important to start treatment of eye infections immediately after the appearance of the first symptoms. Danzil - a modern antibiotic, intended for instillation into the eye.
- 1. Instructions for use
- 2. Side effects of
- 3. Conditions and periods of storage
- 4. Price
- 5. Analogues
- 6. Reviews
- 7. Conclusions
- 8. Video
Instruction for use
Indicationsto the use of
Danzil is prescribed for infectious diseases of the eyes( blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis) of bacterial etiology.
It should be remembered that the drug will be effective only if the infection is caused by microorganisms that are sensitive to ofloxacin.
Also, Danzil is often used after surgical interventions on the visual organs to prevent infectious complications.
Method of administration and dose
The drug is instilled in the affected eye. To avoid unwanted reactions and achieve maximum therapeutic effect, you must follow simple rules:
- before instillation remove the lens from the eyes;
- slightly tilt your head back before applying;
- , observe equal intervals between use of the tool.
The dosage depends on the indications. With a corneal ulcer caused by pathogenic microorganisms, the drug is instilled in two drops every 30 minutes during the day and every 4 hours at night for the first two days.
In the next 7 days, Danzil is used every 60 minutes. Next, within 3 days, the drug is dripped every 8 hours.
For other diseases and with preventive use, Dancyl is used every 4 hours for 7 days, gradually reducing the dosage.
Form and Composition
| Form | Produced in the form of a yellowish solution for instillation into the eye. The drug is sold in vials with a dispenser. Also included is an instruction manual for the use of |
| Active substance | Ofloxacin.1 ml of the drug contains 3 mg ofloxacin. It refers to the antibacterial agents of the fluoroquinolone series. Ofloxacin starts to work within 3-4 hours after the first application. The antibiotic acts only locally, is almost undetectable in the blood plasma and causes systemic side effects extremely rarely |
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Interaction with other drugs
There have been no studies on the drug interaction of Dancyl, but when it is used simultaneously with other ophthalmic drugs, it is recommended that they take a break between them for at least one hour.
Side effects of
Danzil is well tolerated, side effects are not common.
Usually patients complain of:
- burning;
- feeling of sand in the eye;
- res;
- short-term vision impairment;
- lacrimation;
- edema;
- intolerance of bright light;
- allergic reactions from the organs of vision.
In exceptional cases, headache, vomiting, hemorrhages in the conjunctiva occur.
Contraindications
There are conditions in which the use of Dancyl is prohibited:
- intolerance to any of the components included in the preparation;
- allergic reactions to the fluoroquinolone antibiotics in the past;
- viral eye infections;
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding;
- age is up to 12 months.
Benzalkonium chloride, which is a part of Danzila, can cause contact lenses to become unusable, so it is very important to remove them before putting the drug on and put them on not earlier than half an hour after the application of the product.
In pregnancy,
Fluoroquinolones are contraindicated in pregnancy, as they have an embryotoxic effect.
Despite the fact that the drug is applied topically and is unlikely to penetrate the placental barrier, doctors do not recommend risking the health of the baby's future and advise if necessary to choose a safer alternative.
The drug can be found in breast milk in trace concentrations, so during treatment it is necessary to stop breastfeeding.
Special instructions
Patients with impaired liver and kidney function do not need dose adjustment.
Dancil can cause temporary visual impairment and dizziness, so during therapy it is advisable to limit driving and work with various devices and mechanisms, requiring increased concentration of attention and rapid psychomotor reactions.
Storage terms and conditions
Dancil is recommended to store in a cool, dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. The drug is prohibited from freezing.
The shelf life of Danzila is 2 years. After opening, use the remedy for 30 days. After the expiry of the storage period, the product must be disposed of.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
You do not need a prescription for buying a drug.
Price
Average price in Russia
Danzil is an affordable drug. On average, you can buy it in Russian pharmacies for about 150 rubles. The minimum price is 120 rubles, and the maximum price is 180 rubles.
Average price in Ukraine
In Ukrainia Danzil is much more expensive. There its average price is 180 hryvnia, which is equal to 450 rubles.
Analogues
The only analogue widely used in the Russian Federation is Floxal. It also includes ofloxacin. Its average cost is about 150 rubles.
Reviews
In the network you can find a huge number of reviews on Danzil. In the overwhelming majority they are positive.
Patients report high drug efficacy and good tolerability. Minus many consider a small amount of the drug in the vial.
Conclusions
- Danzyl is an antibacterial eye drop.
- Danzyl is used for eye infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms that are sensitive to it.
- Danzil is well tolerated and does not have systemic side effects.
- Dancil has contraindications, therefore, before using the product, it is necessary to consult a specialist.
- Danzil belongs to the low price segment and is available to everyone.
Video
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