Levomycetin, eye drops 0.25%, 10ml

Composition

1 ml of chloramphenicol 2.5 mgm Auxiliary substances: boric acid.

Pharmacological action

Levomycetin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic; it is effective against many Gram-positive cocci (gonococci and meningococci), various bacteria (Escherichia coli, hemophilic bacillus, Salmonella, Shigella, Klebsiella, Serratia, Yersinia, proteus), rickettsia, spirochetes and some large viruses.

The drug is active against strains resistant to penicillin, streptomycin, and sulfonamides. Weakly active against acid-resistant bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium and protozoa.

It acts bacteriostatically. The mechanism of antibacterial action is associated with a violation of the synthesis of microbial proteins.

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

Indications

Prevention and treatment of infectious eye diseases:

• conjunctivitis;
• blepharitis;
• keratitis.

Contraindications

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

Side effects

Allergic reactions may occur.

Interaction

To prevent an increase in the depressing effect on blood circulation, it is not recommended to use together with sulfonamide preparations.

How to take, course of use and dosage

The drug is instilled in the conjunctival sac 1 drop 3-4 times a day.

If the patient takes the drug at his own discretion, it is not recommended to use it for more than three days without consulting a doctor.

Storage conditions

Store in a place protected from light and out of reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

Shelf

life is 2 years. After opening the bottle, use the solution for 30 days.

Active ingredient

Chloramphenicol

Conditions of release from pharmacies

By prescription

Dosage form

eye drops

Description

Children older than 1 month, For adults

Indications

Conjunctivitis, Barley eye infection, Blepharitis