Hydrocortisone eye ointment 0.5% 5gr

Hydrocortisone eye ointment instruction for use

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Indications for use

The drug is indicated for such diseases:
    ophthalmia is sympathetic;
    uveitis;
    allergic keratoconjunctivitis, conjunctivitis, blepharitis;
    dermatitis developing on the surface of the eyelids;
    pathology of neovascularization as a result of keratitis and chemical burns;
    inflammatory diseases of the eyeball;
    iridocyclitis;
    iritis.
    The drug helps to reduce the processes of transporting blood cells, reduces the intensity of prostaglandin production, and significantly inhibits collagen production. Thus, in the affected areas, the likelihood of scar tissue is reduced.
Cortisone perfectly suppresses the inflammatory focus. Because of this, the intensity of inflammation decreases. Under the action of this drug, the process of secretion of fluid produced by cells during inflammation is significantly reduced.

Composition

The hydrocortisone ointment contains:
    cortisone;
    petrolatum;
    nipazole;
    lanolin.

Instructions for use

For use in eye practice, only 0.5% ointment is used. It should be placed behind the lower eyelid. The required amount of medication is a thin strip no more than 1 cm long. The procedure is repeated 2 or 3 times during the day. The duration of treatment with hydrocortisone ointment is no more than 3 weeks.
If necessary, the introduction of other drugs, hydrocortisone is used 15 minutes after the drops have been instilled into the eye.
Before applying the product, you need to tilt your head back slightly, apply the required amount of ointment under the lower eyelid and cover your eyes for a short time. When applying, it is forbidden to touch the end of the tube to the skin and to the mucous membrane. After the end of applying the ointment, the tube must be tightly closed to avoid infection.

For children

There are no data on the clinical efficacy of the drug for young patients. The medicine is strictly prohibited for use by patients under 1 year old. For older children, the dosage is changed depending on age.
The method of administering the medicine to children is the same as for adults.

Special instructions

Long-term use of the drug should be avoided. This is especially true for patients with increased intraocular pressure. If it is necessary to use the drug for a long time, patients need to periodically measure the pressure inside the eye to prevent the development of glaucoma.
    During the period of therapy with hydrocortisone eye ointment, wearing contact lenses is strictly not allowed. They must be removed and put on only after completion of the course of treatment.
When using the product, you must monitor the appearance of undesirable effects. If they persist, you need to stop treatment and consult a doctor. Patients with cardiovascular pathologies need to monitor water-salt metabolism.
After applying the ointment, there may be a transient decrease in vision clarity. This effect leads to some inhibition of reaction and impairment of the ability to concentrate. This means that for the period of treatment, one should refrain from driving and working with complex mechanisms.
It is forbidden to use hydrocortisone eye ointment if fungi or tuberculosis infection are the cause of the inflammatory process. This is due to the fact that corticosteroids suppress the immune system in the eye area.
The withdrawal of the medication should be gradual. Moreover, this does not concern a decrease in the number of procedures, but a decrease in the amount of the drug applied to the conjunctival sac.

Interaction with other medications

The active substance in this ointment is almost not absorbed into the bloodstream. Therefore, this drug has little effect on the metabolism and pharmacological action of other drugs.
Accidentally taken orally hydrocortisone lowers the pharmacological activity of insulin and other hypoglycemic tablets. The same applies to antihypertensive drugs, anticoagulants. Large amounts of the drug can enhance the toxic effect of cardiac glycosides. Preparations of hydrocortisone, silver and mercury are mutually inactivated.

Pregnancy and lactation

The use of this drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited due to the lack of appropriate clinical trials. The amount of active substance that crosses the placenta and into breast milk is unknown. Only a doctor is authorized to prescribe the use of the drug in these cases.
Usually, hydrocortisone eye ointment during pregnancy and lactation is prescribed if its expected benefit is greater than the possible risk when using it. The duration of treatment with this drug during childbearing and breastfeeding is no more than a week (very rarely - up to 10 days).

Side effects

Conjunctivitis ointment can cause the following side effects:
    burning sensation in the eyes;
    eczema;
    dermatoconjunctivitis;
    contact dermatitis;
    sharp redness of the sclera;
    secondary skin lesion;
    the appearance of edema.
Long-term use of the drug can cause an exacerbation of cataracts and, subject to increased intraocular pressure, manifestation of glaucoma.
In very rare cases, the drug can cause:
    disorders of water-salt metabolism in the body;
    osteoporosis;
    slowing down wound healing;
    atrophy of the skin and mucous membranes;
    expansion of skin capillaries and pronounced redness of the eyes;
    chronic dry eyes;
    severe itching;
    transient decrease in visual acuity.

Contraindications

Hydrocortisone eye ointment is contraindicated in such cases:
    violation of the integrity of the cornea;
    violation of the integrity of epithelial tissue;
    trachoma;
    fungal, bacterial or tuberculous lesions of the eyes;
    vaccination;
    intolerance to hydrocortisone.

Overdose

Overdose is excluded, provided that the drug is used correctly according to the instructions.

Reviews of doctors

    Roman Ivanovich, therapist
I use Hydrocortisone ointment for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis in all categories of patients, incl. in children. The drug is well tolerated and does not cause side effects. For children, I prescribe small amounts of this drug 2-3 times a day. If the patients follow all the recommendations, their condition improves, there is no relapse of the disease.
    Galina Ignatievna, ophthalmologist
Hydrocortisone ointment is an effective remedy for the treatment of infectious eye diseases. Patients tolerate treatment well, do not suffer from side effects. I prescribe the remedy for pregnant and lactating women without any problems, but at the same time I recommend not using it for more than a week. Even during this short time, the manifestations of eye diseases completely disappear.

Consumer reviews

    Olga
The ointment is the best way to get rid of conjunctivitis. I have an increased tendency to develop this disease, and the ointment helps to quickly get rid of the inflammatory process. I put this drug 3-4 times in the conjunctival sac. Within a few days, the manifestations of the disease completely disappear.
    Ekaterina
This ointment is always in my medicine cabinet. I use hydrocortisone as soon as the first signs of eye disease appear. Thanks to this, it is possible not to start the disease and heal it immediately. There were no side effects from the use of this drug. I use this ointment for the treatment of my little son: she copes "perfectly".

Expiration date and storage

The drug retains its suitability for 3 years from the date of issue. It should be stored in a dark and cool place, away from the reach of children. The storage area should not be exposed to sunlight.

Terms of sell

You don't need a prescription from a doctor to buy Hydrocortisone eye ointment.