Uses of Collydexa

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1. What is Collydexa 5ml?

What is Collydexa 5ml? This is eye drops produced by Hanoi Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - Vietnam. In the composition of the drug contains:
Chloramphenicol 20mg. Dexamethasone sodium phosphate 5mg. Naphazoline nitrate 2.5mg. Vitamin B2 0.2mg. Excipients are sufficient.

2. How does Collydexa work?

The main ingredients in Collydexa have the following effects:
Chloramphenicol: This is an antibiotic with bacteriostatic effect, at high concentrations has the ability to kill bacteria. Accordingly, this active ingredient inhibits protein synthesis in sensitive bacteria by binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosome. Therefore, it has a strong inhibitory effect on the growth of bacteria. Vitamin B2: This vitamin has the effect of supplementing vitamins for the eyes, helping to relieve dry eyes. Dexamethasone sodium: This is a synthetic form of glucocorticoid, which has anti-inflammatory, allergic, and immunosuppressive effects. Naphazoline nitrate: Has the ability to stimulate sympathomimetic, cause vasoconstriction and reduce hematoma.

3. Indications and contraindications for the use of Collydexa

3.1. Indications Collydexa drug Collydexa drug is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of acute conjunctivitis, corneal ulceration, eyelid inflammation, infection of the lacrimal gland. Prevention of infection before and after eye surgery. Treatment of otitis, swelling, itching in the inner ear 3.2 Contraindications Collydexa is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug. The patient has bone marrow failure. Infant. Patients with bacterial, fungal, viral infections of the eye or glaucoma.

4. How to take Collydexa

How to use Collydexa eye drops as follows:
Open the lid of the vial and gently pull the lower eyelid down with your hand and start instilling. After that, the patient should close their eyes and use a soft cloth to wipe off the remaining medicine. Care should be taken to avoid letting the tip of the dropper bottle touch the eyes or eyelids. Because this can cause an infection. Patients need to wash their hands thoroughly before using Collydexa eye drops. Close the lid immediately after using the medicine. Dosage of Collydexa
Usual dose: Patients use 1-2 drops in each eye, use 5 to 6 times a day, use for 10 days.

5. How to deal with missed dose, overdose of Collydexa

Missed dose: In case of forgetting to take Collydexa, the patient should take it as soon as he remembers. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as usual. Care should be taken not to double the prescribed dose. Overdose: To date, there have been no reports of an overdose of Collydexa. In case of an emergency, go to the nearest medical facility or contact a doctor for timely intervention.

6. Undesirable effects when using Collydexa drug

During the use of Collydexa, patients may cause some of the following side effects:
Allergic reactions. Itchy eyes . Red eyes In addition to the above side effects, patients may experience other side effects. Therefore, if the patient shows any abnormal signs suspected related to the use of Collydexa, please immediately contact the doctor, pharmacist for advice for timely intervention.

7. Collydexa drug interactions

To date, there have not been any cases of drug and food interactions when co-administered with Collydexa 5ml. Therefore, in order to avoid interactions, patients need to list all the drugs they are using to the doctor for advice on how to use them most effectively.

8. Notes when using Collydexa

Use on pregnant and lactating women: Currently, there are no adequate studies on the safety and effectiveness of Collydexa when used for this subject. Therefore, patients need to carefully weigh the benefits, as well as the possible risks. It is best to consult a doctor for use. People who drive and operate machinery: Collydexa medicine can cause eye irritation, eye itching, red eyes, so it may affect the ability to drive or operate machines. Therefore, this subject must be careful when using the drug. If the patient is using it at the same time as another eye drop, use it at least 15 minutes apart. Do not share towels and keep your eyes clean. Each vial can only be used by one patient for a maximum of 15 days. Do not use Collydexa for a long time because it can cause many side effects. In summary, Collydexa drug has the main ingredients: Chloramphenicol, Dexamethasone sodium phosphate, Naphazoline nitrate and Vitamin B2. Medicines used to treat diseases of the eyes and ears are prepared in the form of drops. To ensure effective use, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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