Indications for use
To begin with, we will try to understand in what cases the use of the composition is objective and rational. Typically, ophthalmologists prescribe Tsiprolet eye drops to overcome the following problems:
- conjunctivitis of various types;
- blepharitis;
- keratitis;
- chronic meibomitis;
- bacterial corneal ulcer;
- chronic dacryocystitis.
Tsiprolet drops fight bacterial eye inflammations that occur due to infection by pathogenic bacteria. Thanks to their wide sphere of influence, drops are so popular.
Tsiprolet eye drops can be prescribed as a preventative to combat possible complications after injuries and surgery.
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Visual signs of keratitis
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Contraindications
Like any medicinal product, Tsiprolet can cause individual intolerance to the components. That is why the composition must be studied in advance, paying attention to the presence of components to which there is increased sensitivity.
What other restrictions are specified by the manufacturer:
- The patient is up to one year old.
- Pregnancy and lactation period.
- Development of viral keratitis.
- Sensitivity to drugs from the chylon group.
It is important to understand that Tsiprolet can have a negative effect on the development of the fetus. That is why this remedy is prescribed to pregnant women very rarely. The components easily penetrate into the systemic bloodstream, and then into breast milk. Since drops can have a negative effect on the functioning of the blood vessels in the newborn’s brain, it is better not to use them while breastfeeding.
It is recommended to use the product with extreme caution in case of atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels, convulsive syndrome and cerebrovascular accident.
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Pregnancy and lactation are the main contraindications
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Comparison of two drugs
Action
Both have a broad spectrum of action and are effective against microorganisms. The first drug is used to treat a runny nose, sulfacyl - usually not used for this purpose.
Price
Tobrex is more expensive than Albucid.
Side effects
They are also different. The second remedy often causes irritation in children, but the first is not recommended to be taken for a long time: this is fraught with the risk of an inflammatory process.
Compound
Both contain sodium elements and a number of other excipients, making them effective in treating a wide range of eye conditions. A significant advantage of the first drug is that, due to the content of sodium and other trace elements, it can also treat a runny nose. There is another remedy - sodium sulfacyl, which helps cure a wide range of eye diseases.
Contraindications
Both products are not recommended for use in combination with strong antibiotics, or if you are sensitive to the composition. You should not abuse them during lactation and during pregnancy.
Side effects
Despite the fairly wide list of contraindications, the medicine has few negative side effects. So, in rare cases, it can cause systemic visual impairment.
Mild itching, increased lacrimation, blurred images and a temporary drop in visual acuity - the patient may encounter all these consequences immediately after eye drops. However, the negative sensations will disappear after 5-10 minutes. If this does not happen, you should rinse your eyes and seek advice from an ophthalmologist.
Even less commonly, the following consequences may occur from use:
- allergic reaction;
- keratopathy;
- development of superinfection.
No cases of overdose have been recorded by the manufacturer. It is also noted that Tsiprolet can be used in conjunction with other medications. But from the moment of using one of the remedies, at least ten minutes must pass before introducing the other.
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Active ingredient: ciprofloxacin (broad-spectrum antibiotic)
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Comparison of safety of Tobrex and Tsiprolet
The safety of a drug includes many factors.
At the same time, Tobrex’s is higher than Tsiprolet’s. It is important where the drug is metabolized: drugs are excreted from the body either unchanged or in the form of products of their biochemical transformations. Metabolism occurs spontaneously, but most often involves major organs such as the liver, kidneys, lungs, skin, brain and others. When assessing metabolism in Tobrex, as well as in Tsiprolet, we look at which organ is the metabolizing organ and how critical the effect on it is.
The risk-benefit ratio is when the prescription of a drug is undesirable, but justified under certain conditions and circumstances, with the obligatory observance of caution in use. At the same time, Tobrex has fewer risks when used than Tsiprolet.
Also, when calculating safety, it is taken into account whether only allergic reactions occur or possible dysfunction of the main organs. In other matters, as well as the reversibility of the consequences of using Tobrex and Tsiprolet.
Composition and release form
The main active ingredient of the product is ciprofloxacin. It is thanks to him that it is possible to destroy pathogenic bacteria, quickly improving overall well-being. What other components are present in this medicinal product:
- Benzalkonium chloride.
- Sodium chloride.
- Hydrochloric acid.
- Purified water.
The product is available in special dropper bottles of 5 ml. The liquid has a light yellow color, without any impurities in the composition. The consistency is oily, which makes it so easy to apply eye drops.
1 ml of solution contains an average of 3 mg of ciprofloxacin.
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Molecular formula of ciprofloxacin
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Other similar drugs
If necessary, its analogues are used instead of Tobrex. For eye infections, treatment can be carried out using the following means:
- Tobropt.
- Tobrosopt.
- Dilaterol.
- Dexa-Gentamicin.
- Levomycetin.
- Tsipromed.
If a specialist has prescribed therapy with Tobrex, it is not recommended to replace the solution with any similar agent without serious reasons. It is permissible to use drugs with similar characteristics only after the approval of a doctor and if there are certain indications.
Tobropt
The Romanian medicine containing tobramycin appears as a clear solution without color or with a slight yellow tint. The product is a local antibiotic widely used in ophthalmology. The use of Tobropt is addressed in case of development of dacryocystitis, blepharitis, endophthalmitis, conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, meibomitis. Instillation of this solution allows you to avoid infectious complications after eye surgery.
The product can be used no earlier than 18 years of age, provided its composition is well tolerated. The medicine is contraindicated for children, pregnant and lactating women. The price of Tobropt in the Russian Federation is 125 rubles.
Tobrosopt
Eye drops contain 3 mg of tobramycin in each ml. The drug is included in a complex treatment regimen for infectious eye pathologies in patients older than 2 months.
In case of emergency, the drug can be used during pregnancy. Using the solution requires temporary cessation of breastfeeding.
Treatment with Tobrosopt is often tolerated without complications. Rarely, a brief burning or tingling sensation may occur in the eye area. The average cost of a medicine is 130–160 rubles.
Dilaterol
The ophthalmic solution is based on tobramycin sulfate. The drug has a detrimental effect against most pathogenic microorganisms that cause damage to the visual apparatus. Some strains of group D streptococci are insensitive to the drug.
The drug is prescribed to adults and children (except for babies under 2 months of age). Restrictions on the use of this product include pregnancy, lactation, and intolerance to the active substance. The current price of eye drops is 185 rubles.
Dexa-Gentamicin
The German product for instillation combines 2 active ingredients - gentamicin and dexamethasone. The medicine has the following pharmacological effects:
- antibacterial;
- glucocorticoid;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiallergic.
This analogue can be used at any age. The list of contraindications to instillation includes increased IOP, fungal or viral damage to the organs of vision, hypersensitivity to the constituent ingredients. You can buy Dex-Gentamicin for 145–200 rubles.
Levomycetin
This antibacterial drug is cheaper than other analogues of Tobrex. The main component of eye drops is chloramphenicol. The solution is available in 5 or 10 ml plastic bottles. The main indication for the use of the drug is inflammatory eye pathologies caused by pathogenic microflora sensitive to chloramphenicol.
Instillation of Levomycetin can be prescribed no earlier than 4 months of age. The product is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding patients. You can buy Levomycetin at a price of 15 rubles.
Instructions for use for adults and children
It is important to understand that only a doctor can prescribe the appropriate dosage, fully taking into account all the nuances of use. What application principles need to be taken into account:
- For mild to moderate inflammation, 1-2 drops are instilled into the conjunctival sac every 3-4 hours. On average, it turns out to be about six applications per day.
- In case of acute eye damage, it is rational to use drops every hour, at least until the negative sensations decrease.
- For bacterial ulcers, the most frequent use of “Tsiprolet” is implied. In the first six hours it is used every 15 minutes. On the second day of treatment, the product should be used every hour. And then every 4 hours.
- For prophylaxis, a dosage of 1-2 drops every 6 hours is usually prescribed.
- When treating children under 16 years of age, it is necessary to use 1-2 drops once a day. A large dosage may harm the patient.
As mentioned above, it is not recommended to use the composition to treat children under one year of age and pregnant women.
After instillation, the person should spend about ten minutes in a lying position. In this case, the components will be better absorbed. It is extremely important not to plan active work activities during this period, as visual acuity may decrease.
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Comparison of the effectiveness of Tobrex and Tsiprolet
The effectiveness of Tobrex is quite similar to Tsiprolet - this means that the ability of the drug substance to provide the maximum possible effect is similar.
For example, if the therapeutic effect of Tobrex is more pronounced, then using Tsiprolet even in large doses will not achieve this effect.
Also, the speed of therapy - an indicator of the speed of therapeutic action - is approximately the same for Tobrex and Tsiprolet. And bioavailability, that is, the amount of a drug reaching its site of action in the body, is similar. The higher the bioavailability, the less it will be lost during absorption and use by the body.
Analogs
There are many drugs on the drug market that include ciprofloxacin. These medications have similar effects on the body. Here are just a few of the most popular analogues:
- Tsipromed;
- Phloxal;
- Tobrex.
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Each listed product has nuances of use that will have to be taken into account. That is why the use must be authorized by a doctor after a thorough study of contraindications and side effects.
The most popular analogue
Comparison of side effects of Tobrex and Tsiprolet
Side effects or adverse events are any adverse medical event that occurs in a subject after administration of a drug.
Tsiprolet has more side effects than Tobrex. This implies that the frequency of their occurrence is low in Ciprolet and low in Tobrex. Frequency of manifestation is an indicator of how many cases of an undesirable effect from treatment are possible and registered. The undesirable effect on the body, the strength of influence and the toxic effect of drugs are different: how quickly the body recovers after taking it and whether it recovers at all. When using Tsiprolet, the body's ability to recover faster is higher than that of Tobrex.
