Conjunctivitis is a disease of the organs of vision, which is accompanied by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes. In this case, the ailment can be bacterial, allergic or viral. It all depends on the origin of the inflammatory process. What is conjunctivitis? Treatment, drops, ointments are prescribed only by a doctor.
Before deciding on the method of therapy, the specialist sends the patient for a thorough examination. This allows you to determine the cause of the development of the disease. In addition, when choosing a medicine, special attention is paid to the age of the patient.
Features of viral conjunctivitis in children
Why does conjunctivitis in children occur? Treatment: drops and special ointments. They are selected depending on the age of the child, as some drugs are not suitable for small children. The reasons for the development of the disease in a child can be the same as in an adult.
Viral conjunctivitis develops mainly against the background of a cold. This form differs from bacterial in secretions. As a rule, they do not contain pus and are transparent. With such an ailment, the patient may experience itching in the area of the organs of vision, profuse tearing. Often with such a disease, eyelashes stick together.
It is worth noting that viral conjunctivitis is able to affect only one eye, and then gradually move to the second. Therefore, with this form of the disease, eye drops are buried in both organs of vision. This helps prevent the spread of viral conjunctivitis.
Therapy of viral conjunctivitis in children
What to do if conjunctivitis in children? Treatment, drops, ointments and other drugs are prescribed only by a doctor. The best remedies for the viral form of the disease are:
- Ophthalmoferon;
- “Oftan Idu”;
- Aktipol.
To choose the right drug, it is worthwhile to consider in more detail the properties of such drugs.
The drug "Ophthalmoferon"
These drops with conjunctivitis have antiallergic, immunomodulatory and antiviral effects. The drug “Ophthalmoferon” allows you to eliminate itching, and this is very important in the case of young children. Indeed, it is in the process of rubbing the eyes that you can transfer the disease from the mucous membrane of one organ of vision to the second. In addition, you can bring an infection. As a result of this, bacterial conjunctivitis may also develop.
At the very beginning of therapy, it is often necessary to instill eyes: about 6-8 times a day, two drops. The frequency and dosage of administration can be reduced as the patient recovers. In case of improvement, the doctor prescribes 1 drop up to three times a day. The course of therapy lasts until all signs of conjunctivitis have completely disappeared .
The drug "Oftan Idu"
Such drops with conjunctivitis as “Oftan Idu” have proven themselves well. Despite its effectiveness, such a drug is not recommended for children whose age is less than 2 years.
At the very beginning of the disease, it is often necessary to instill the Oftan Idu preparation: 1 drop once an hour. At night, it is not recommended to discontinue use of the drug. During this period, 1 drop is usually prescribed every two hours.
If the patient improves, then the dosage of the drug is reduced. In the daytime, instill 1 drop every two hours, and at night - 1 drop every four hours. Even if all the symptoms of the disease disappear, experts do not recommend stopping the course of therapy. Treatment should last from 3 to 5 days, otherwise a relapse may occur.
The medicine "Aktipol"
These drops for conjunctivitis are suitable for both adults and children. The drug is instilled in 1-2 drops. 3-8 such procedures are required per day. When all the symptoms of the disease disappear, the course of therapy continues for another 7 days. In this case, two drops are instilled, but three times a day.
Before using the drug "Aktipol" it is worth consulting a doctor, since the drug has side effects and contraindications.
Bacterial conjunctivitis in children
This type of conjunctivitis is different from the rest. Symptoms of the disease depend on which bacteria caused its development. Some microorganisms lead to the formation of purulent and cloudy secretions. Because of them, children often stick together eyelashes. Other bacteria can cause dry skin and mucous membranes of the eyes.
In some cases, with bacterial conjunctivitis, the patient may experience pain and pain in the field of vision. With such a disease, drops are usually prescribed, which include an antibiotic that can cope with a certain variety of microorganisms.
The list of drugs for bacterial conjunctivitis in a child
For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis in children use:
- "Sulfacyl sodium." Such drops should be instilled from 4 to 6 times during the day, 1-2 drops.
- Chloramphenicol is an effective drug. However, it cannot be used to treat conjunctivitis in children under 2 years of age. It is necessary to bury eyes 2 times a day, 1 drop. The course is 1 week.
- "Futsitalmik." The course of therapy is 7 days. It is necessary to instill 1 drop twice a day. If the drug does not help, then continuing the therapy does not make sense. It is worth contacting a doctor to replace a medicine.
- Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum drug. It is recommended to use it once every 2 hours, instilling 1 drop. A similar course should last at least two days. Then 5 days you need to drip 1 drop once every 4 hours. Do not use the drug to treat conjunctivitis in children under 1 year old.
- "Vitabact" - drops for conjunctivitis, which can be used to treat the disease in children. The course of therapy is 10 days. Bury should be up to six times a day, one drop.
Allergic conjunctivitis in a child
How to choose eye drops for conjunctivitis? First of all, the nature of the disease should be determined. And for this it is recommended to visit a doctor. After all, conjunctivitis can be an allergic reaction. With such a disease, edema in the area of the organs of vision and severe itching often appear. In this case, not only eye drops are prescribed, but also anti-allergic drugs in the form of compresses or tablets.
The most important thing with this form of ailment is not only to eliminate its main symptoms, but also to remove the root cause of its development. In other words, you should find out what exactly caused the allergic reaction. If possible, an undesirable factor should be eliminated.
Allergodil is considered to be the best drops for allergic conjunctivitis. However, it is not recommended to use it to treat the disease for children who are under 4 years old. In other cases, the drug is prescribed one drop four times a day. If the reaction is moderate, then the dosage can be reduced. In this case, you need to bury your eyes twice a day: in the evening and in the morning. The course of therapy lasts until the signs of allergic conjunctivitis disappear completely.
Viral conjunctivitis of the eye: treatment in adults
The drops listed above can be used to treat the disease not only in children but also in adults. However, in some cases, those drugs are prescribed that can not be used to combat the disease for babies. Therefore, it is worth knowing which drugs are prescribed for adults with viral conjunctivitis. The main ones include:
- A solution of 0.1% Florenal. It is necessary to drip one drop once a day.
- "Gludantan" (0.1% solution). With a mild form of the disease, one drop is usually prescribed up to three times during the day. If the form of the disease is severe, then up to six procedures per day are performed.
- "Terbofen" (0.1% solution). Such drops are prescribed for conjunctivitis in adults three times a day, one drop in each.
Bacterial form of the disease in adults
What to use to overcome bacterial conjunctivitis? Adult treatment:
- drops "Albucid" (30% solution) - three times a day, one or two drops.
- 0.25% solution of "Levomycetin" - twice a day, one drop.
- 10% solution of Norsulfazole - three times a day, one or two drops.
- 0.25% solution of "Gentamicin" - the dosage is determined strictly by the doctor.
- 0.3% solution of "Phloxal" - appoint four times a day, one drop.
- 0.02% Oftadek solution - appoint three drops a day up to five times a day.
- "Tobrex" - the drug is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, and its dosage is determined by the doctor.
Also, with bacterial conjunctivitis, zinc sulfate can be prescribed. The concentration of the solution depends on the severity of the disease and may be 0.25-1%. Everything is selected individually. The dosage is determined only by the doctor.
Allergic conjunctivitis in adults
Conjunctivitis eye drops should be prescribed only after a thorough examination by a specialist with a narrow profile. To combat the allergic form of the disease in adults, it is usually prescribed:
- Cortisone is one of the strongest drugs. Dosage should be determined only by your doctor. Such a drug is contraindicated during pregnancy.
- "Claritin" - appoint one drop three times a day.
- "Lacrisifi" is a strong drug, which is prescribed one drop up to three times a day.
- "Oftadek" is a medicine that allows you to get rid of not only bacterial conjunctivitis, but also allergic. The drug has a quick effect, removing the main signs of the disease. Therefore, in most cases, it is he who is prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis.
Conjunctivitis Prevention
In order not to get sick with viral or bacterial conjunctivitis, experts advise adhering to standard rules of personal hygiene. First of all, you should wash your hands thoroughly using regular or liquid soap. It is not recommended to touch the face often, especially the area around the eyes. Use only with an individual towel. As for handkerchiefs, they should be replaced with disposable wipes.
In conclusion
Now you know what forms of conjunctivitis are, as well as which drugs are considered the best for combating the viral, bacterial and allergic forms of the disease. The disease can be cured quickly, without waiting for the development of serious complications. The main thing is to seek the help of specialists in a timely manner. After a thorough examination, the doctor will be able to identify the cause of the disease and prescribe adequate therapy.
Do not try to get rid of conjunctivitis on your own. Self-medication in this case can cause complications. After all, some folk remedies can only eliminate the symptoms of conjunctivitis. The main reason for its development will remain, and relapse may occur.