Eye drops "Taurine" - features of application

Eye drops "Taurin" are intended for topical application and serve as a stimulant for reparative processes in the occurrence of senile, traumatic, radiation and diabetic cataracts, and are also used to treat the injuries of the cornea and its dystrophy. Drops of "Taurine" have a metabolic effect on the human body.

The basis of this drug is a sulfur-containing amino acid, formed during the process of processing cysteine in the human body. Eye drops "Taurine" stimulate repair and regeneration in case of cataract disease, accompanied by a disturbance of metabolism in the tissues of the eye. They are also used in the presence of diseases that are dystrophic.

Eye drops "Taurine" help stimulate energy and metabolic processes, they take part in the process of normalizing the work of cell membranes. Thanks to the use of this drug, nerve impulses pass better and a constant cytoplasmic composition is maintained, this is due to the accumulation of trace elements such as K + and Ca2 +.

Structure of the drug eye drops "Taurine"

In appearance, this agent is a liquid that has no color. In 1 ml of this drug contains 40 mg of taurine, which is the main active substance. As auxiliary substances in these eye drops used methyl parahydroxybenzoate (nipagin), as well as water for injection.

Form of the preparation

As already understood from the description, this agent is available in the form of drops, which are in a polyethylene bottle with a capacity of 5 ml and 10 ml, on each bottle there is a stopper-dropper. Vials are packed in cardboard boxes and each is accompanied by instructions for its use.

Eye drops "Taurine" - contraindications

The main contraindication, in which this drug can not be used, is the presence of hypersensitivity to the components that make up its composition. Also, it is not prescribed for patients under the age of 18 years.

If the drug is prescribed by a doctor, then it can be used during lactation, as well as during pregnancy. But this should be done only in those cases when the expected effect from the drug significantly exceeds the likelihood of possible complications.

Recommended doses and route of administration

If a person has cataracts, eye drops "Taurine" are applied in the form of installations in the amount of 1-2 drops, up to 4 times a day for three months. If it is necessary to repeat the course of treatment, it can be done one month after the end of the previous course.

If treatment of dystrophic diseases or corneal injuries is performed, these drops should be taken in the doses described above, but there will be enough course duration not more than one month.

Possible side effects

The only side effects that can occur after using such a drug as eye drops "Taurine" may be allergic reactions.

Especially sensitive to these eye drops are people who have increased sensitivity to furosemide and inhibitors of carbonic anhydrase, as well as sulfonyl urea and thiazide diuretics.

With any other drugs Taurin does not enter into interaction.

According to the instructions, eye drops "Taurine" have a shelf life of 3 years and at the end of their use is strictly prohibited.

These drops are dispensed without a doctor's prescription. The temperature at which they should be stored should be within 8-20 ° C.

Due to the fact that each bottle is equipped with a separate dispenser-dropper and that the technological process is observed in the production, bottling and packing of eye drops, they are completely sterile and safe.