Diclogenta

Drug name: Diclogenta

Active Ingredients:

Diclofenac sodium,
gentamicin sulphate.

Therapeutic actions: Diclogenta contains two active ingredients: diclofenac sodium and gentamicin sulphate.

Diclofenac sodium belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs for short. Diclofenac sodium shows analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in pharmacological studies. It works by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase, that is essential for prostaglandins biosynthesis.

Prostaglandins have been shown to be inflammation mediators ,that increase vascular permeability and leykocytosis, cause disruption of the blood-aqueous humor barrier and dilate the blood vessels inside the eye. That, in its turn, increases the intra-ocular pressure.

Clinical studies have shown Diclofenac sodium possesses the same pharmaceutical activity as steroids in treating eye problems.

Gentamicin belongs to a group of antibiotics called aminoglycosides.

Gentamicin possesses a wide spectrum action. It is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Proteus spp., Enterobacter spp, Providencia stuartii, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Acinetobacter spp., Staphylococcus spp.

Gentamicin works by causing the bacteria to produce abnormal proteins that makes impossible for the bacteria to grow and multiply. It does it by penetrating the bacterial cell and disrupting the protein's synthesis.

Indications: Diclogenta is used:

to treat eye infections caused by bacteri including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, episcleritis, dacryocystitis, corneal ulcers and infected eye sockets.
to prevent eye infection after injury of the eye or removal of foreign bodies, after burns or laceration of the lids or conjunctiva, after damage from chemical or physical agents, pre and post eye surgery.

Contraindications and cautions: Do not use Diclogenta if you have hypersensitivity or allergy to any of its ingredients.

Talk with your health care provider prior to taking this medication :

in children
if you are pregnant.
if you breastfeeding.

Warning!

Do not wear contact lenses while you are taking Diclogenta.
If you are taking Aspirin or other NSAIDs use Diclogenta with caution.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper in order to avoid contamination of the pathogenic microorganisms.
Do not take Diclogenta by mouth
Do not use diclogenta as eye drops

Side effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Diclogenta will experience it or any other.

burning sensation
irritation
non-specific conjunctivitis
conjunctival epithelial
conjunctival hyperemia.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with <medicine>, please read the information provided with Diclogenta or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Diclogenta. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Especially pay attention to the following drugs: cycloplegics, mydriatics, beta-blockers, antibacterials and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Diclogenta with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.