Oftagel

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• Latin name: Oftagel
• ATC code: S01XA20
• Active substance: Carbomer (Carbomer)
• Manufacturer: SANTEN, OY (Finland)

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• Composition
• Product form
• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
• Indications
• Contraindications
• Side effects
• Instructions for use Oftagel (method and dosage)
• Overdose
• Cooperation
• Terms of sale
• Storage conditions
• Shelf life
• Analogs
• Reviews
• Price, where to buy

Composition

The drug has a component acting as Carbomer As well as the following additional components: benzalkonium chloride . sorbitol . polyvinyl alcohol . sodium acetate . lysine monohydrate . water .

Product form

The medicine comes as a eye gel   in bottles.

Pharmacological action

Means forms a film on the surface of the cornea, which increases the viscosity of the tears and promotes the thickening Water   and mucin layer of the tear film .

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Active component of the drug is a high carboxyvinylpolymers . Gel eyes for corneal hydration. It creates a transparent moisturizing and lubricating film. pH of the funds has a value close to the pH of natural tears. It removes the symptoms of irritation and symptoms that arise from dry eye syndrome   ( compensatory lacrimation , Burning, itching, visual fatigue , Sensation of a foreign body in the eye), prevents drying of the cornea.

The penetration into the tissue of the eyeball and the accumulation is unlikely. The drug is not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and the blood.

Indications

The drug is used in dry keratoconjunctivitis . Furthermore, it is effective when dry eye syndrome   for the treatment of symptoms.

Contraindications

Among contra-indicated hypersensitivity   the constituents of the drug. Take it with breast-feeding   and pregnancy   only the appointment of a specialist.

Side effects

It reported the appearance of local reactions: transient blurred vision, burning eyes, feeling short of local irritation.

Instructions for use Oftagel (method and dosage)

For those who decided to use eye drops Oftagel, instructions for use is recommended to bury a drop of 1-4 times / day. The exact dosage depends on the symptoms exhibited. It is necessary, before applying them, wash your hands.

Instructions on Oftagel Council dismissed the head, pull the lower lid and drip agent in conjunctival sac   between the lower eyelid and the eye. At the same time we must try not to touch your eyes century pipette tip. After the procedure, you need to immediately close the bottle of medicine.

Overdose

About drug overdose has been reported. It does not accumulate in the tissues of the eye, the surface of the eye is not kept larger than 1 gel drop.

Cooperation

Clinically significant interactions with other substances is not known.

Terms of sale

You can buy in the pharmacy network without a prescription.

Storage conditions

It is advisable to keep the bottle after opening upside. After that, it is not recommended to use it more than a month.

Shelf life

The medicine should be stored no longer than two years.

Analogs oftagel

Match code ATC 4th level:

• Oftan Katahrom
• Retinalamin
• Korneregel
• Vizomitin
• Kvinaks
• Vidisik
• Thiotriazoline

Analogs oftagel pharmacies can get the following:

• Vidisk ;
• Oftagel Uno ;
• Sikalos .

These eye drops do not differ as low as oftagel.

Reviews oftagel

Eye drops Oftagel get mostly positive reviews. Patients mark speed and efficiency of the tool. Reviews oftagel also reported that it is very convenient to use. Often it is used for tired eyes after a long reading or finding a computer.

Price oftagel where to buy

In pharmacies often it can be found eyedrops Oftagel, their price is considered quite affordable among peers. Their value in Ukraine - about 50 hryvnia. Price oftagel in Russia - about 200 rubles.

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