Posiformin® [Bibrocatol]

The drug "Posiformin" is used for the following indications: nonspecific irritation of the external membranes of the eye of non-infectious origin, chronic inflammation of the edge of the eyelids (chronic blepharitis), fresh, uninfected corneal wounds.

Structure

The active substance is bibrocatol (1 g of ointment contains 20 mg of bibrocatol).

Excipients: white soft paraffin, mineral oil, lanolin.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of the drug.

Mode of application

A strip of ointment 0.5 cm long is placed in the conjunctival sac or applied to the affected eyelid 3-5 times a day. The dosage for adults and children over 6 years old is the same.

The drug should be used until the symptoms disappear. Typically, the duration of treatment should not exceed 14 days.

Application features

Pregnant women

Since there is no clinical data on the use of bibrocatol during pregnancy and lactation, the appointment of Posyformin ophthalmic ointment at this time is possible only after a careful assessment of the benefit and risk ratio of such use.

Children

Safety and efficacy of the drug have been confirmed for children from 6 years. There is no experience with the drug in young children.

Drivers

Due to its oily consistency, immediately after use, the drug can briefly affect visual acuity and, thus, the reaction rate when driving vehicles or working with mechanisms.

Overdose

After topical application, the systemic effect of the drug is not expected due to the very low degree of penetration of bibrocatol through biological membranes into the inner chamber of the eye.

Side effects

From the immune system. Isolated cases of hypersensitivity reactions (allergies) and eye irritation, accompanied by the following symptoms: itchy eyes, swelling of the eyes, eye pain, hyperemia, swelling of the face, flushing of the face; contact dermatitis.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C, out of the reach of children.

Shelf life is 3 years. Apply no more than 4 weeks after opening the tube.