Polydexa ear drops 10.5ml

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Polydexa - pharmacological combined drug for the treatment of otitis media.

Composition and form of release

According to the instructions, Polydexa is available in the form of ear drops. The drug is a combination of glucocorticosteroids (dexamethasone) and antibacterial agents (aminoglycoside - neomycin and cyclic polypeptide - polymyxin B).
100 ml of Polydexa solution contains: neomycin sulfate 1 g (650000 IU), polymyxin B 1,000,000 IU, dexamethasone sodium metasulfobenzoate 0.1 g. In addition to the main components, this preparation contains auxiliary substances (citric acid, thiomersal, macrogol, polysorbate, purified water , 1 N sodium hydroxide solution).
Externally, the Polydexa solution is a clear, light yellow liquid that foams upon stirring.
Polydexa is produced in glass bottles of 10.5 ml, the kit includes a pipette and instructions for use.

Pharmacological action

According to the instructions, the drug has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. This drug has a damaging effect on the cell membranes of microorganisms, and also disrupts the exchange within the cell itself, which leads to its death. Dexamethasone inhibits the formation of inflammatory enzymes and reduces capillary permeability.
According to the instructions, the drug is effective against many gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms. The drug has no systemic effects while maintaining the integrity of the tympanic membrane.

Indications for use

The indications for the use of the drug are the following conditions:
    otitis externa, infected eczema of the external auditory canal;
    average acute otitis media.

Contraindications to the use

    hypersensitivity to the constituent components of the drug;
    perforation of the tympanic membrane (traumatic or infectious).

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Polydexa is not recommended for long-term use during pregnancy, as there is a risk of ototoxic effects on the fetus.

Dosage and administration of Polydexa

According to the instructions, the drug should be instilled into the external auditory canal. It is recommended to warm the solution by holding it in your hand before use. According to the reviews, Polydexa effectively helps with acute otitis media and is well tolerated by patients.
This drug should be instilled in 1-5 drops 2 times a day, the course of treatment is 6-10 days. Do not use the drug for more than 10 days. After the instillation of the drug, it is recommended to tilt the head for a few minutes to avoid leakage of the drug.

Side effect

According to Polydexa's reviews, it can very rarely cause allergic skin reactions. In case of violation of the integrity of the tympanic membrane, violations of the auditory and vestibular functions may occur.

Overdose

This drug has a low degree of absorption into the bloodstream, so overdose is unlikely.

Interaction with other medicinal products

According to the instructions, the drug is not recommended to be combined with the use of monomycin, gentamicin, streptomycin, amikacin, netilmicin, since the ototoxic effect may be enhanced.

Special instructions

Before using the drug, you should make sure that the patient does not have a perforation of the tympanic membrane, since the use of this drug in this case can lead to serious complications in the form of deafness and vestibular disorders. The administration of Polydexa under pressure is contraindicated. It is not recommended to combine this drug with other antibiotics from the aminoglycoside group.

Terms of sell

A prescription is not required to buy Polydexa.