Prevention of infection of the anterior segment of the eye in newborns, especially those caused byNeisseria gonorrhoeae - gonorrhea conjunctivitis (Credego treatment) and infection byChlamydia spp. andStaphylococcus spp. The treatment should be used in every newborn immediately after birth.
Composition:
1 pipette contains 5 mg of silver nitrate.
Action:
Antibacterial preparation. The Gram-positive bacteria are particularly sensitive to silver nitrate. Gram-negative bacteria show much less sensitivity. Diluted silver nitrate solutions also stimulate the granulation process of hard-healing wounds.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to silver nitrate.
Precautions:
With repeated application of the preparation, corneal damage leading to blindness may occur.
Pregnancy and lactation:
Not applicable.
Side effects:
The majority of children have conjunctival irritation lasting about 24 hours, which, however, does not lead to serious consequences. With repeated application of the preparation, corneal damage leading to blindness may occur.
Dosage:
Dispense one drop of the solution once into the newborn into the conjunctival sac of each eye.
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