Okomistin 0.01% 10ml

Instruction for Okomistin eye drops

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Composition

In the composition of 100 milliliters of eye drops, Okomistin contains such active medicinal compounds as ammonium chloride monohydrate and benzyldimethyl, also called 3- (myristoylamino) propyl.
Purified water and sodium chloride are included in the composition of eye drops as auxiliary substances.

Form of issue

The drops are packaged in polymer bottles (10 ml.), Equipped with a ukuporennoy cover, which serves as a dropper for ease of use. In one cardboard package contains one vial with a drug compound.

pharmachologic effect

Okomistin has an antiseptic effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Due to the content of the active antiseptic component benzyldimethyl-myristoylamino-propylammonium in the chemical composition, Okomistin has a pronounced antimicrobial effect. It should be noted that the drug is able to overcome both gram-negative, gram-positive, anaerobic and aerobic bacteria, and whole microbial associations, for example, hospital strains that have multidrug resistance to potent antibiotics.
Drops for the eyes can overcome ophthalmic diseases caused by adenoviruses, pathogenic fungi, chlamydia, and, in addition, the herpes virus. Studies have shown that this drug is most effective in the treatment of staphylococcal, as well as streptococcal infections and diseases caused by other gram-positive bacteria. In addition, the drug helps to reduce the resistance of harmful fungi and bacteria to the effects of antibiotics.

Indications for use

The drug is recommended for use in treatment:
    keratouveitis;
    blepharoconjunctivitis;
    chronic conjunctivitis, including in the acute phase of the disease;
    eye injuries;
    keratitis.
The drug can be used as a preventive agent, helping to avoid the formation of purulent-inflammatory complications in the postoperative period. In addition, okomistin used in preparatory to surgery intervention.

Contraindications

The main contraindications for Okomistin are:
    pregnancy;
    hypersensitivity to the active ingredients of the drug;
    the period of breastfeeding;
    age to 18 years.

Side effects

Rarely is the drug capable of causing allergic reactions, as well as a feeling of discomfort and burning that go on for 20 minutes and is not a reason to stop taking the drug.

Eye drops Okomistin, instructions for use (Method and dosage)

Okomistin is intended for topical use. For the treatment of ophthalmic diseases, the drug is instilled in 1-2 drops, no more than 6 times a day, directly into the conjunctival sac until completely recovered.
In the preparatory preoperative period, Okomistin is instilled by 1-2 drops at most 3 times per day for 3 days immediately prior to surgery. Then adhere to a similar schedule for taking the drug, which already acts as a preventive agent for the next 15 days after the operation.
According to the instruction, Okomistin for children is not recommended. The drug is approved for use by people who have reached the age of 18 years.

Overdose

Cases of drug overdose are not described.

Interaction

It is noted that with the simultaneous use of Okomistin with antibiotics, the antimycotic and antibacterial properties of the latter increase significantly.

Storage conditions

The medicine should be stored at a temperature of up to 25 ° C in an inaccessible place for children.
Shelf life
Drops retain their medicinal properties and can be used for their intended use within one month from the time the vial is opened.

Analogues of Okomistin

Perhaps the main analogue of Okomistin can be considered Miramistin. This drug is also released in the form of drops for the eyes. In addition, thanks to the active drug component, this drug has similar effects on Okomistin in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases that have developed under the influence of gram-positive bacteria, as well as the virus of herpes and other harmful organisms.

During pregnancy (and lactation)

The drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Reviews about Okomistin

In most cases, people who have tried out the medicinal properties of the drug, leave positive feedback about eye drops Okomistin. This medicine really effectively fights with the manifestations of conjunctivitis and other ophthalmic diseases caused by harmful organisms.
However, almost all patients note the presence of such side effects of the drug as burning and itching, which, incidentally, take place for some time after taking the drug.