Description
Pharmacological action
Ophthalmosan has anti-inflammatory, decongestant and bactericidal effects. Chlorhexidine bigluconate has a bactericidal effect on gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, dermatophytes and lipophilic viruses by binding cations of negatively charged cell walls of microorganisms and extra microbial antigenic structures, thereby violating the osmotic equilibrium and membrane transport of potassium and phosphorus macroelements, which leads to the death of the microbe. Succinic acid improves metabolism and tissue respiration (antihypoxic effect), improves energy metabolism, stimulates the restoration of microdamage to the eye, and increases local immunity. The complex of medicinal plant extracts has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and cleansing properties, eliminates puffiness of the eyelids, reduces irritation, redness and itching. When instilled into the conjunctival sac, the drug quickly penetrates into all tissues of the eye, providing a high therapeutic level of active components. Ophthalmosan eye drops, according to the degree of exposure to the organism of warm-blooded animals, are low-hazard substances and, in recommended doses, do not have a locally irritating and sensitizing effect.
Indications
Assign to dogs and cats for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic ophthalmic diseases of bacterial etiology, including conjunctivitis, blepharitis and keratitis. For hygienic treatment of the eyes, especially with excessive lacrimation in an animal. For the prevention of inflammatory eye diseases after injuries, ingress of foreign bodies and irritating substances (dust, smoke, reagents, etc.). For the prevention of cataracts and age-related degenerative and dystrophic changes in the retina and cornea.
Contraindications
Individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Eye drops are not chemically compatible with soaps and alkalis. Alcohol-containing drugs potentiate the effect of Ophthalmosan.
Composition of
Ophthalmosan – bactericidal and anti-inflammatory eye drops for animals (International nonproprietary name: chlorhexidine bigluconate + flower marigold extract + chamomile flower extract + enigma drug extract + succinic acid) in 1 ml contain: 0.15 mg x 1kg of 1 mg of bicglutine succinic acid, 4 mg of the extract of the flower of calendula officinalis, 4 mg of the extract of the flower of chamomile, 4 mg of the extract of eyebright, as well as auxiliary components.
Dosage and administration
Before applying eye drops, Ophthalmosan, the corners of the eyes and eyelids of the animal are carefully cleaned of dried exudate crusts, dust and sand with a sterile gauze cloth moistened with the drug. For the treatment and prevention of acute and chronic inflammatory eye diseases, the drug is instilled into the conjunctival sac 2-3 drops 1-3 times a day as needed. The duration of the course is no more than 7-14 days, after which a break of 5-10 days should be made, depending on the clinical condition. With redness excessive lacrimation, eye injuries, irritants (dust, smoke, reagents, etc.) and foreign bodies, the drug is instilled 1-2 drops 3 times a day for no more than 14 days in a row. For the prevention of cataracts and age-related degenerative changes in the retina and cornea, the drug is used 1-2 drops 2 times a day for 20 days, after which a break of 10 days should be taken.
Side effects
With increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug in animals, there may be allergic reactions. In these cases, the use of drops is stopped, animals, if necessary, are prescribed desensitizing therapy.
Storage conditions
In a dry place, protected from direct sunlight and inaccessible to children and animals, separately from food and feed at a temperature of 2 to 25 ° C.
Expiration
2 years. Opened vials with the drug can be stored for no more than 20 days.
Active ingredient
Chlorhexidine, succinic acid
Dosage form
ophthalmic drops
