"Levomycetin" - eye drops. Instructions for use

In cases of eye diseases, the drug "Levomycetin" is often used. For the eyes, this is one of the most effective means of overcoming the effects of harmful microorganisms. Drops contain 0.25% solution of chloramphenicol, which is the main active substance of the drug. Levomycetin, as a rule, is produced by manufacturers in bottles containing 5 ml of active substance, in the package of the package there is also a dropper cap.

The drug "Levomycetin" (eye drops) instruction describes an antibiotic that can be used to treat a wide range of diseases. It has an antimicrobial effect.

Chloramphenicol has properties that provide bacteriostatic action and high activity of the drug in relation to a number of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria: Staphylococcus spp., Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Shigella spp. And others. The substance also has activity against strains that are traditionally resistant to penicillins. On the other hand, the resistance of harmful microorganisms to levomycetin is formed very slowly.

The pharmacokinetic properties of the drug "Levomycetin" (eye drops) are described in the following way. When the drug is taken, its components are quickly and almost completely absorbed from the digestive tract. At the same time, its bioavailability reaches 80%. The drug has the ability to quickly distribute in the body. The level of binding of chloramphenicol to plasma proteins is 50-60%, and its metabolization occurs in the liver. The half-life of the main active drug is approximately 1.5-3.5 hours, and excretion is carried out mainly with urine.

The drug "Levomycetin" (eye drops) instruction recommends taking when infectious and inflammatory diseases occur that are caused by microorganisms that are sensitive to chloramphenicol. This is, above all, typhoid fever, dysentery, pertussis, trachoma. Effective drug in the treatment of pneumonia, meningitis and other infectious lesions.

In the treatment of purulent lesions of the skin, furunculosis, trophic ulcers and burns, as a rule, the drug is used as an external remedy. For topical use, the drug is indicated for the treatment of ocular inflammatory diseases.

When administering the drug, an individual dosage regimen is recommended. For adults, the dose of the drug is 500 milligrams for three to four times a day. For children, a differentiated use is recommended, depending on the weight of the child and his age.

For children under 3 years, the recommended dose is 15 milligrams per kilogram of weight, for children from three to eight years - 150-200 mg, and for older children, the dose is 200-400 milligrams. In all cases, the drug should be taken three or four times within 7-10 days.

For external use, the drug is applied to gauze tampons or directly to the affected area. Dressings in this case are made with a periodicity of 1-3 days.

Levomycetin (eye drops) instruction recommends the use in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases in a complex of therapeutic treatment.

This drug may cause side effects. The instruction indicates the possibility of aplastic anemia, nausea, vomiting, and headaches can often be fixed. In rare cases, confusion of consciousness, delirium, various hallucinations, which caused eye drops of "Levomycetin", were observed. Feedback from patients who took this drug, suggest that during the reception can occur skin rashes and other external irritations.

You should not take the drug to people who are diagnosed with blood and skin diseases, pregnant women and children under three years old.

Particular care should be taken to use this medication for patients who have previously undergone cytostatic treatment sessions, as well as radiotherapy sessions.

With simultaneous use with penicillins, levomycetin interferes with their bactericidal action.