At the sight of another person, we first look into his eyes. They reflect our feelings, as well as our mood.
The eyes are also the main source of information about the world around us.
When for some reason changes occur with this body, this greatly affects the quality of life of a person.
But with timely access to the hospital, you can avoid unpleasant consequences.
After the examinations, examination and careful examination of the results of the tests, an ophthalmologist can appoint any means. They can become a drug Futsitalmik.
This is an antimicrobial drug, an antibiotic that belongs to fusidines. It has a detrimental effect on a large number of eye bacteria, for example, Haemophilus influenzae. How to take Fucitalmic?
- 1. Instructions for use
- 2. Side effects and contraindications
- 3. Application during pregnancy
- 4. Conditions and shelf life
- 5. Prices
- 6. Analogs
- 7. Reviews
- 8. Results
Instructionon application
Form release, composition
Eye drops 1% in the form of a viscous suspension of white or slightly gray.
In 1 g. Of the preparation
Active substance:
- Fusidic acid micronized 10 mg.
Excipients:
- Benzalkonium chloride 100 μg.
- Disodium edetate 500 mcg.
- Mannitol 50 mg.
- Carbomer 5 mg.
- Sodium hydroxide.
- Purified water.
The drops are sealed in aluminum tubes at 5 g.with a polyethylene tip and a screw cap. In a cardboard bundle 1 tube + instructions for use.
Pharmacological action
Active substance Fucitalmica is an antibiotic with a polycyclic structure belonging to the fusidin group. The mechanism of its action is aimed at destroying the synthesis of proteins in bacterial cells and blocking the elongation of factor G, which prevents its binding to guanosine triphosphate and ribosomes and interrupts the accumulation of energy necessary for protein synthesis.
The infection cell under this effect is killed. Fucitalmic drops are active against most microbes that cause eye diseases: Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae. But inactive against: Pseudomonadas spp and enterobacteria.
Drug Interaction
Not investigated.
Assimilation and distribution of
Due to the viscous consistency of the droplets, their double application provides long-term contact with the conjunctiva and a high concentration in the tear fluid of fusidic acid.
After a single application of Fucitalmic drops, the average concentration of the active substance in the tear fluid is:
| Time after instillation, hour | Concentration, μg / ml. |
| 1 | 15,7 |
| 3 | 15,2 |
| 6 | 10,5 |
| 12 | 5,6 |
In intraocular fluid after a single application, the concentration of fusidic acid is 0.3 μg / ml, after a second dose of 0.8 μg / ml it is reached after an hour and remains12 hours. In the blood serum, the fusidic acid is not detected.
Excretion of
The main part of the dose of the drug - with bile, less than 1% - with urine.
Indications for use
Used for eye damage by bacterial infections from fusidic acid sensitive microbes:
- blepharitis,
- conjunctivitis,
- keratitis,
- dacryocystitis,
- , prevention of complications after surgical operations on the eyes and exposure to them with a laser.
How to use
Seven days to instill in the conjunctival sac by drop twice a day. If the positive dynamics are not observed on the third day of use, you need to see a doctor for a review of the appointment.
It is indicated to be used in children from 0 years old.
Side effects and contraindications
the part of the eye:
- burning and itching,
- dryness and soreness,
- blurred vision for a few seconds,
- conjunctival hyperemia,
- swelling of the eyelids,
- lacrimation,
- worsening of conjunctivitis,
- edema transition folds of the conjunctiva,
- periorbitaledema.
Allergic reactions:
- itching, rash and urticaria on the face skin can be caused by a preservative( benzalkonium chloride) because it is a potential allergen.
- angioedema.
Contraindications
Allergic reactions to drug components.
Application in pregnancy
A sufficient number of studies regarding the use of Fucitalmic during pregnancy is not available. Assigned with the confidence of the attending physician that the therapeutic effect will exceed the risk of side effects.
Effect on the ability to control the mechanisms of
If blurred vision is observed after instillation, from driving an automobile, controlling precise mechanisms and activities requiring rapid psychomotor reactions and increased visual concentration, one should refrain.
Special instructions
- Avoid prolonged use( more than 7 days), as this can cause infection of the eye by bacteria insensitive to the drug, including fungi.
- Do not touch the edge of the tube to the eyelid and any other surface. Close the tube tightly after each use.
- Treatment with drops of fucitalmic should cease immediately after the onset of symptoms of drug intolerance.
- Do not use contact lenses during treatment with the drug, because the acid microcrystals can scratch the eye cornea or the inner surface of the lens.
Overdose
No data.
Shelf life and shelf life
Shelf life: 3 years. In closed form, the preparation should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C. After opening the tube, store under similar conditions for not more than a month.
Deprecated by prescription.
Prices
Average price in Russia - 614 руб .
The average price in Ukraine is 289 UAH .
Analogues
Eye drops and ointment "Floxal"
Antimicrobial agents for topical treatment of inflammation of the external eye area. The active ingredient is ofloxacin, an antibiotic from the group of fluoroquinolones.
The widest spectrum of activity is effective against the majority of gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens. From anaerobic viruses, only Bacteroides urealyticus is killed.
Eye drops "Tevodex"
A remedy in which corticosteroid and antimicrobial components are combined. Active substances - dexamethasone, which has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, and tobramycin - an antibiotic active against most microorganisms that provoke the development of eye infections.
Eye drops "Vitabakt"
The drug is effective against Gram-positive bacteria, viruses and fungi. Active substance - biguanide derivatives.
Eye drops "Okomistin"
Local antibiotic with surface active substance miramistin in its composition. Effective against any bacteria( anaerobic, aerobic, gram-positive, gram-negative) and even those that are considered resistant to antibiotics, adenoviruses, herpes virus, fungi and chlamydia.
All these drugs are prescribed for the same diseases as Fucitalmic, but not all of them are approved for use in childhood - read their instructions!
Reviews
The greatest number of positive reviews Futsitalmik receives for its effectiveness in newborns who became infected during childbirth or in the very first days of life. Moms remain satisfied with the treatment of suppuration of the eyes with the use of the drug in combination with massage and rinsing with infusions of herbs.
But it should be understood that the action of Fucitalmic does not extend to all groups of bacteria, so if the improvement does not occur after 3-5 days of treatment, it is necessary to identify the pathogen and select an effective medicine.
In children and adults, Futsitalmik quickly removes pain and itching with barley( after 2-3 installations), inflammation and edema( begin to decrease after 4-6 installations).
In adolescents and adults, the drug is effective in conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and with mild irritations of the outer shells of the eye of an unexplained etiology.
Results of
- It has a narrow spectrum of action, it fights only with the main pathogens of infections of the outer shells of the eye.
- Viscous consistency allows the preparation to accumulate in the teary and intraocular fluid, provides a long-term contact with the conjunctiva.
- To treat infections, it is enough to use twice a day.
- It is used for the treatment of newborns.
- It is indicated for keratitis, conjunctivitis, barley.