Broxinac drops 0.09% 2.5ml

Instruction for Broxinac

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Composition and form of release

The main active ingredient is sodium bromfenac sesquihydrate, which is produced from phenylacetic acid by complex distillations. When in contact with the eyeball or the cornea of ​​the eye, it blocks the production of prostaglandins. This reduces sensitivity and pain, and increases vascular permeability. At the same time, the component protects against pathogenic microflora, excluding the development of infection or conjunctivitis.
The composition is supplemented with chemicals that enhance the therapeutic effect of bromfenac:
    Boric acid. Protects the eyeball from fungal and bacterial inflammation, easily penetrates tissues without provoking a burning sensation.
    Twin-80 or E433 additive. As part of eye drops, Broxinac is responsible for hydration, enhances the production of tear fluid, relieves tone and itching.
    Anhydrous sodium sulfate. Effectively fights many groups of bacteria that often provoke complications after surgery.
    Povidone K 30. Acts on the inflamed cornea, restores balance and local immunity. Cleans the damaged surface, reducing puffiness and discomfort.
The manufacturer declared as additional preservatives: caustic soda, purified water, benzalkonium chloride, polysorbate.
A yellow or greenish solution is not viscous, transparent, has no sediment or impurities. Each bottle contains 1.7 mg of the drug, packed in a cardboard box with detailed instructions.

Pharmacological properties

Drops belong to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that act on nerve endings. They block the absorption of amino acids that stimulate the body's production of prostaglandins.
    This stops the development of pathological processes that provoke pain, burning, inflammation of the mucous membranes, gradually increases intraocular pressure and blood flow.
Relief and reduction of burning sensation is felt within 5-7 minutes after using Broxinac. The maximum concentration in the lacrimal fluid is reached 2.5–3 hours after instillation, and remains in the retina for at least 12 hours. The body needs more than 24 hours to completely eliminate the drug.

Indications for use

According to the instructions attached to the drug, Broxinac eye drops are prescribed after cataract surgery. They numb the organ of vision for 12-24 hours, relieve burning and irritation. The tool destroys bacteria that can provoke an infectious complication. The light moisturizing effect accelerates the healing and repair of the cornea.
Less common indications for use:
    reducing pain after an eye injury;
    prevention of inflammation after examination or surgery;
    treatment of complications of conjunctivitis;
    relief of symptoms in barley, episcleritis, keratitis;
    recovery after installing an artificial lens.
The main application of the drug is the prevention of postoperative complications, relief of pain attacks.
This is a drug with a narrow spectrum of action, which is often prescribed in combination with antibiotics, hormonal ointments. It is not intended to restore visual acuity after working at a computer, it is not used alone in the treatment of blepharitis or barley.

Method of administration and dosage

According to the instructions for use, Broxinac must be used only once a day, adhering to a certain algorithm of actions:
    wash your hands thoroughly, treat with a disinfectant solution;
    gently pull off the lower eyelid with your finger and apply 1 drop of the solution into the conjunctival sac;
    gently press on the inner corner and blink several times so that the composition is distributed over the cornea and eyeball.
If antibiotics are additionally prescribed for instillation into the eyes, it is necessary to take a break between procedures for at least 15 minutes. Therapy with the composition begins 1 day before the planned cataract surgery, lasts from 10 to 14 days. For other diseases, the regimen is calculated by the ophthalmologist individually.
If you accidentally miss it, you must immediately use the product or wait for the standard reception time. In this case, you should not arbitrarily increase or change the dosage, follow the instructions.

Special instructions

Doctors recommend that you strictly adhere to the dosage recommended by the manufacturer. Otherwise, blood pressure and the risk of side effects increase. This can provoke a sharp decrease in visual acuity, the development of keratitis - inflammation of the outer shell.
Broxinac should not be taken simultaneously with corticosteroids. The combination of drugs can slow down the recovery process after surgery, impairs the healing of wounds, inflamed areas. Wearing lenses is strictly prohibited during treatment.
Manufacturers warn that the medicinal solution often provokes a decrease in visual acuity, so it is better for patients to refuse to drive a car, perform work that requires precision.

Contraindications

Drops are not used in case of an allergic reaction to active ingredients, they are not recommended for patients with individual intolerance to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Main contraindications:
    rheumatoid arthritis;
    dry eye syndrome;
    diabetes;
    hypersensitivity to sulfites;
    tendency to internal bleeding;
    bronchial asthma.
The medicine is not recommended to be taken simultaneously with anticoagulants: the patient's pressure rises, there is a possibility of spontaneous bleeding, rupture of capillaries or veins.
Doctors avoid prescribing Broxinac to pregnant and lactating women: the components easily overcome the placental barrier, enter the milk ducts, negatively affect the development of the fetus, and disrupt blood circulation.

Side effects

The manufacturer of the drug warns of side effects that occur when the rules of use are violated:
    redness of the proteins and the eyeball, inflammation of the iris;
    itching and burning in the eyes;
    thinning and swelling of the cornea;
    the appearance of open erosion;
    severe headaches.
With individual intolerance, urticaria, red spots on the skin of the face and body occur. In 2-7% of patients, after instillation, there is a decrease in visual acuity, darkening and optical "flies" in the eyes.

Overdose

Exceeding the recommended dosage by 2-3 times can provoke the following complications:
    swelling of the mucous membrane or iris;
    the appearance of non-healing ulcers and wounds;
    nose bleed;
    asthma attack;
    sore throat, cough;
    drop in vision to a critical level;
    blindness.
In case of accidental ingestion, it is necessary to flush the stomach to avoid irritation of the walls, exacerbation of gastritis or ulcers.

Drug interactions

The simultaneous use of Broxinac drops and other drugs for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases is allowed. They do not diminish the beneficial effect of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, mydriatics and beta-blockers. But treatment while taking anticoagulants threatens with bleeding, inflammation of small vessels.

Reviews about Broxinac

Elena, 38 years old
They removed my mother's cataract, our doctor warned that Broxinac should be dripped daily. The drops are convenient to use, do not flow, relieve pain well after 15 minutes. We did not notice any side effects, but we did not violate the dosage.
Valeria, 41 years old
The husband works as a welder, so the problem of cramps in the eyes is periodically encountered. The ophthalmologist advised using Broxinac to relieve pain and protect the cornea from infection. The result is good, relief comes quickly. Confused by the number of side effects, but there were no complications.

Terms of sell

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