Contraindications
Contraindications against Posiformin® 2% eye ointment are only given in the case of a known allergy or intolerance to one or more of the ingredients. In this case you should switch to an alternative eye ointment or eye drops. In addition, Posiformin® 2% eye ointment should not be used when wearing contact lenses in the eye. However, the ointment can be used as long as the contact lenses are not in the eye, but the lenses should only be reinserted after a sufficient period of time. If an infectious cause of the inflammation in the eye is known, Posiformin® 2% Eye Ointment should not be used as the sole therapeutic agent.
Dosage
Posiformin® eye ointment can be purchased on the Internet or in pharmacies for between five and twelve euros. The price usually applies to a package size of five grams, as this is the standard size. Larger quantities may be available accordingly at a higher price.
Is Posiformin® 2% eye ointment available over the counter?
The Posiformin® 2% eye ointment is a drug that is available only in pharmacies. It is therefore only available in pharmacies in Germany and is now also available in online shops. Drugstores, however, are not allowed to sell Posiformin® 2% Eye Ointment. However, no prescription is required to purchase the eye ointment. Therefore, Posiformin® 2% Eye Ointment is available without a prescription.
Alternatives to Posiformin® 2% eye ointment
As an alternative or as a supplement to Posiformin® 2% eye ointment, good hygiene of the eyelid margins can be achieved by thorough cleansing, light massages and warm, moist compresses. Further irritation of the eye should also be avoided. In addition, eye drops such as simple saline drops can be used. It is also possible to use drops such as Hylodual® or eye ointments such as VitaPos® eye ointment and Bepanthen® eye ointment.
Is it possible to take it during pregnancy and lactation?
There have been no studies on the use of Posiformin® 2% eye ointment during pregnancy and lactation. To date, no animal studies have been conducted on this issue, therefore no testing of the eye ointment in pregnancy and lactation in humans is permitted. Taking Posiformin® 2% eye ointment during pregnancy and lactation is therefore not recommended and should only be used if absolutely necessary and required. Before using Posiformin® 2% Eye Ointment during pregnancy and lactation, a medical consultation should be performed in any case. This can be carried out by the family doctor or gynecologist (gynecologist) in charge.
