Levomycetin, eye drops 0.25% 10 ml

Levomycetin is a broad spectrum antibiotic; effective against many Gram-positive cocci (gonococci and meningococci), various bacteria (E. coli and Haemophilus influenzae, Salmonella, Shigella, Klebsiella, Serreria, Yersenia, Proteus), rickettsia, spirochetes and some major viruses.

The drug is active against strains resistant to penicillin, streptomycin, sulfonamides. It is weakly active against acid-fast bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, clostridium and protozoa.

It acts bacteriostatically. The mechanism of antibacterial action is connected with disruption of protein synthesis in microorganisms.

Drug resistance to the drug develops relatively slowly, and, as a rule, cross-resistance to other chemotherapeutic agents does not occur.

Indications

Blepharitis, Pain, Conjunctivitis, Barley Eye

Prevention and treatment of infectious eye diseases:

• conjunctivitis;
• blepharitis;
• keratitis.

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Active ingredient

Chloramphenicol

Composition

1 ml chloramphenicol 2.5 mg

How to take, the dosage

The drug is injected into the conjunctival sac 1 drop 3-4 times a day.

If the patient uses the drug at his or her own discretion, it is not recommended to use more than three days without consulting a physician.

Interaction

In order to prevent increased suppressive effect on blood production, co-administration with sulfonamides is not recommended.

Contraindications

• inhibition of hematopoiesis;
• diseases of the skin (psoriasis, eczema, fungal diseases).
• pregnancy
• newborn children
• individual intolerance of the drug.

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Side effects

Allergic reactions may develop.

Similarities

Levomycetin Actitab