Eye drops "Taufon": analogues of the preparation and instructions for use

Eye diseases in the modern world are not uncommon. Let the medicine offer for people such "crutches" for sight, as glasses and contact lenses, still more valuable is the ability of the eyes to recognize objects independently, without special adaptations. A person deprived of sight, loses the opportunity to receive from the outside world much of the information. Let's look at how you can help our eyes, which almost every day experience serious stress: watching TV, working at a computer, using various compact electronic devices - all this affects health.

Medicine for help

Support the suffering from eye strain medicine "Taufon". Analogues of the drug, as well as the original, can be purchased in the pharmacy network without a prescription. But they should be used only on the advice of a doctor. The drug is released as 4% eye drops in vials of five and ten milliliters or a solution intended for subconjunctival administration. Drops are characterized by metabolic effects. The active substance of the drug is taurine. This element contains some food products, it is a sulfur-containing amino acid. By the way, it is able to be synthesized in the body during the conversion of cysteine. As auxiliary elements in drops are a solution of sodium hydroxide, methyl parahydroxybenzoate and water for injection. The package contains the instructions for use. Produces the drug FSUE "Moscow Endocrine Plant." About the drug "Taufon" (its price is about one hundred rubles and more), buyers respond well.

Analogues

As a rule, if the medicine is distinguished by a high price, it is preferred by a cheaper analogue. Drops of "Taufon" for eyes have an average price category, and related to them by pharmacological properties of drugs are also widely represented in the pharmacy network. You can name the following medicines: "Taurin", "Igrel", "Dibikor". The latter, however, is distinguished by its high cost. It improves microcirculatory blood flow of the eye and metabolic processes in the body. Reduces blood pressure, reduces blood sugar. The drug "Igrel" is recommended for use in cataracts. In our country, preparations based on taurine are produced under the names: "Emoksipin", "Taufon", "Kvinaks", "Taurin Dia".

Pharmacological properties

The name of the original drug is "Taufon". His analogues, like himself, are characterized by a wide range of actions. Drops possess anticonvulsant properties, promote stimulation of regeneration processes, help in the case when dystrophic changes in the retina of the eye are diagnosed, repair damaged tissue in trauma. Taurine helps to normalize the functions of cell membranes, activates metabolic processes, optimizes the conduct of nerve impulses.

Recommendations for use

Specialist (ophthalmologist) appoints the drug in question for corneal dystrophy. It is recommended for cataracts of different genesis: senile, ray, traumatic, diabetic. Drops stimulate reparative processes in case of trauma to the cornea. Even in the case of treatment of such a serious illness as glaucoma, the drug "Taufon" produces a positive effect. Analogues of the drug also cause consumers only positive feedback. The medicine is called a wonderful tool that helps to normalize intraocular pressure. As a rule, drops are produced in special vials-droppers. To start using them, you must tighten the cap very tightly. As a result, a hole is formed in the vial using a spike located in the lid. Before use, the medicine should be heated to room temperature, instilled by pressing on the walls of the vial. Then tighten the cap tightly. Tell about how to take "Taufon", instructions for use. Analogs of the drug are used according to the same scheme. Treatment takes courses. As a rule, the medicine is instilled for a long time (three months for cataracts and one month for injuries) 2-3 drops two to four times a day. With the corneal wounds, the solution is injected under the conjunctiva - 0.3 ml once a day. The therapy lasts ten days. With open-angle glaucoma appoint one two drops twice a day, 15-20 minutes before taking antihypertensive drugs.

Contraindications

Always, when acquiring a medicine, you need to study its accompanying instruction. As with many drugs, these eye drops have side effects. They appear as allergic reactions. Typically, this happens if a person experiences hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Also, the drug is not recommended for children under the age of eighteen. Pregnant and lactating women can use drops only under medical supervision. As for the expiration date of the drug "Taufon" (analogues are not an exception), you can use the opened bottle within one month. Keep the medicine in a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 15 degrees.