Adverse external factors and activities associated with persistent eye strain can cause unpleasant sensations of dryness and burning.
Such discomfort negatively affects the ability to work and the general condition of a person, so it is very important to quickly and effectively eliminate symptoms of irritation.
Vita-PIC is a medicine that has a beneficial effect on the eye's mucous membrane and protects it from an aggressive environment. At the end of the article you can find reviews about Vita-PIC.
- 1. Instructions for use
- 2. Side effects of
- 3. Storage terms and conditions
- 4. Price
- 5. Analogues
- 6. Reviews
- 7. Summing up
- 8. Video
Instruction for use
Indications for use
Vita-PIC is prescribed with a lack of natural eye lubrication, which is also called a lacrimal film.
Deficiency of lubrication is manifested by the sensation of excruciating dryness, as well as by the sense of the presence of a foreign body, which patients usually describe as "sand in the eye".
The most common tear film defect occurs for three main reasons:
| Name | Short description |
| Various environmental effects | Low air temperature, aggressive ultraviolet radiation, split system operation, tobacco smoke, gassed air |
| Work related to eye strain | Photographers, drivers of vehicles, as well as people who constantly use the computer in their work activities suffer most often. |
| Long wearing of contact lenses without interruptionva | Particularly pronounced when not observing the rules of using lenses, as well as neglecting the rules of eye hygiene |
The way of using
Vita-PIC is laid between the lower eyelid and the eyeball. To achieve maximum effect, you must follow a simple algorithm:
- Before using the drug, throw your head back.
- Pushing the lower eyelid, squeeze out a small strip of Vita-PIC( no more than 10 mm).
- After the injection, close the eyes.
The drug can be used at any time of the day, but the most acceptable is the evening.
Form release and composition
Vita-POS is available in the form of a gel-like oily substance and is packaged in a metal tube. One tube contains 5 grams of medication.
The main active substance of Vita-POS is vitamin A. Retinol has a positive effect on the skin and mucous membranes, affecting retinol-binding receptors.
Also Vita-PIC contains auxiliary components:
- paraffin;
- Vaseline;
- lanolin.
Interaction with drugs
Vita-PIC is not recommended to be used concomitantly with other medicines that are buried in the eye or buried under the eyelid. If the combination is inevitable, the interval between the two drugs should be at least 30 minutes.
Side effects of
With proper use of the drug according to the instructions for use, no significant side effects were recorded. However, in some cases, immediately after using Vita-PIC, vision deteriorates for a short time, so do not immediately drive.
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Contraindications
Despite a good safety profile, the use of Vita-PIC in some conditions is contraindicated. Here are the main ones:
- individual intolerance of the components of the agent;
- pregnancy;
- period of breastfeeding.
In pregnancy,
The use of Vita-PIC during pregnancy is strictly contraindicated. This is due to the fact that retinol has proven teratogenic properties. At the onset of pregnancy, the drug should be discontinued immediately.
It is known that vitamin A penetrates into breast milk. For the time of application of Vita-PIC, it is necessary to stop breastfeeding.
Conditions and shelf life of
The drug can be used for 36 months from the date of release if the package has not been opened.
After opening, the expiry date is 3 months.
Vita-PIC is stored at a temperature of not more than 25 C in a place inaccessible to children.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
The drug is dispensed without a doctor's prescription.
Price
Average price in Russia
Vita-POS can be conditionally attributed to the low price segment. Its minimum cost in Russian pharmacies is 120 rubles per package, and the maximum - about 200 rubles. On average, the drug costs 160 rubles.
Average cost in Ukraine
In Ukraine Vita-POS is much more expensive than in Russia. Its average price is 230 hryvnia, which is approximately 530 Russian rubles.
Analogues
Unfortunately, at the moment there are no full-fledged analogs of Vita-POS with the same active substance. If the drug is not available in your area, consult a specialist to prescribe another medication, do not try to heal yourself.
However, such a drug can be called Slezin, which also helps to get rid of the feeling of dryness in the eye.
Reviews
Patients respond positively about Vita-PIC.Patients write that the drug acts almost instantly, effectively eliminates discomfort. Also, patients note the absence of significant side effects.
The only drawback used by the drug people consider some inconvenience when pawning funds in the conjunctival bag: many have to resort to help from strangers.
Summing up
- Vita-POS is an effective remedy that restores natural lubrication of the eye.
- The active substance of the drug is vitamin A( retinol).
- With proper use, Vita-PIC does not have any side effects.
- Before using the product, it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist.
- There are no complete analogues of Vita-POS in the market, that is, it is a unique one of its kind.
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