"Catalin" - eye drops with cataracts

Cataract is the formation of a persistent clouding of the capsule or lens substance. Man begins to see the world behind the "white veil." The more opacity the pupil closes, the more vision falls.

Causes of Cataracts

Mostly this disease overtakes older people, however, cases of congenital cataract or acquired at a young age are not uncommon. Causes of acquired cataract:

• Exposure to the lens of radiation and toxic substances (cataracts in poisoning);
• Disturbance of metabolic processes (diabetic, tetanic cataract);
• Trauma of the inner shells of the eye (penetrating injury, eye contusion, etc.);
• Diseases of the eye (scleroderma, neurodermatitis, retinitis, high myopia, uveitis, retinal detachment), etc.

Treatment of cataracts

Now the pharmaceutical market has a lot of vitamin preparations that reduce the rate of cataract progression. One of them is the medicine "Catalin" (eye drops). It refers to local metabolisms, that is, agents that improve local metabolism. Minus of the drug is that the solution for instillation needs to be prepared by yourself, which is completely inconvenient, and sometimes impossible for older people suffering from cataracts.

Form of production and method of preparation

The capsule of the preparation "Katalin" contains 1 tablet (active substance - pirenoxin sodium 75 mg) and a bottle with a solvent of 15 ml. As the solvent - isotonic (physiological) solution. To prepare the active compound, it is necessary to dissolve 1 tab. In 15 ml of a solvent.

pharmachologic effect

The main action of the tool is anti-cataract. Eye drops "Katalin" prevent the destruction of the lens protein and the deposition of sorbitol, neutralize quinones, regulate glucose metabolism in the lens.

Indications

The agent "Katalin" (eye drops) is used for various types of cataract (senile and diabetic) in order to slow the progression of the disease.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the constituent substances.

Side effects from the use of the drug "Catalin" (eye drops)

• Burning, tingling, redness, itchy eyes.
• Allergic reactions.
• Lachrymation.
• Blepharitis.
• Superficial keratitis.

Method of administration and dosage

The drug "Catalin" (eye drops) in a diluted form is buried in the conjunctival sac by 1 drop to 5 times a day. The course of treatment is continuous. During application, the product should not be touched by pipettes of eyes, hands and other surfaces, because microorganisms can be introduced into the drug solution through it, which will shorten the shelf life of the drug. After the preparation of the solution, it can be stored in a cool dark place for no more than 1 month. After the expiry of the term "Catalin" (eye drops) can not be used, it is necessary to buy a new package.

Drug analogues

Synonyms: medicines "Senkatalin", "Clarvizor", "Clarvizan".

The drug is not analogous to such anti-kataraktnyh drops as "Quinaks", "Taufon" (contains katalin and taurine), "Katachrom", etc.

In the Russian pharmacies the agent "Katalin" (eye drops) is sold, the price of which is relatively small.