When a person has dry eye syndrome for various reasons, unpleasant sensations and disturbances in the functioning of the visual analyzer appear.
To eliminate discomfort, it is necessary to begin treatment of the disease, and moisten the cornea to reduce symptoms.
This can help different preparations of artificial tears. One of such preparations is Oftagel - this ophthalmic agent is a colorless or opalescent( shimmering, iridescent) gel.
- 1. Instructions for use
- 2. Contraindications and side effects of
- 3. Prices for preparation
- 4. Analogues of drug
- 5. Conclusion
- 6. Reviews
- 7. Video
Instruction for use
Form release andway of storage
This gel is quite thick consistency, which allows it to stay on the cornea longer, moisturizing and protecting it. Produced Ophtagel in polyethylene bottles of 10 grams with a pipette, packed in a cardboard box.
Like other medicines, Ophagel should be stored out of reach of children and protected from light, relative dryness and temperature from 15 ° C to 25 ° C.The shelf life of Ophtagel is 30 months in a closed condition, 1 month after opening the bottle.
After the expiration date indicated on the package, the drug can not be used. For convenience, after opening the bottle, it is better to store it in an inverted form, to facilitate the supply of the gel to the outside during the subsequent application.
The drug in the pharmacy is dispensed without a prescription, but it is advisable to consult a doctor beforehand in order to choose the most suitable for each case.
Composition of the drug
The main substance, which is part of the drug - carbomer 974P.In 10 g Ottagel( one package) contains 25 mg of this substance.
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Excipients in Ophthalgene:
- benzalkonium chloride,
- sorbitol,
- sodium acetate,
- polyvinyl alcohol,
- lysine monohydrate,
- water for injection.
Pharmacological action
The main effect of the drug Oftagel - moisturizing and protecting the cornea. The carbomer contained in Oftagel increases the viscosity of the tear, creating a protective moisturizing film on the entire surface of the cornea.
In addition, it makes the water and mucin layers of the tear film thicker.
Oftagel reduces symptoms resulting from dry eye syndrome, reduces irritation, burning, itching, foreign body sensation in the eye, eye fatigue.
In addition, Oftagel reduces tearing caused by dry eye syndrome as a compensatory mechanism.
The special structure of the drug molecules allows the gel to be in contact with the cornea of the eye for a long time, which is beneficial in reducing the secretion of tear fluid.
The dimensions of the carbomer molecules are quite large, besides, there are cross-links in its structure. This reduces the likelihood of penetration of the drug into the tissues of the eye and accumulation in them. From the lacrimal ducts it is impossible to absorb the drug into the blood or the gastrointestinal tract.
Indications for use
Indications for the use of the drug are diseases that are accompanied by the appearance of dry eye syndrome with its unpleasant symptoms. So, it can be a disease:
- dry keratoconjunctivitis,
- inadequate lacrimation,
- eye irritation due to office eye syndrome( computer operation, air conditioner effect) or environmental factors( smoke, sand, dust, etc.),
- eyelid diseases in which the corneadoes not come into contact with the tear,
- Sjogren's disease( an autoimmune disease consisting of a systemic lesion of connective tissue),
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome( malignant erythema, in which mucosal blisters occur,including on the eyes),
- , Oftagel can also be used after surgery or laser surgery on the cornea.
Application of gel
The drug is conjunctival, i.e. Bury 1 drop in the diseased eye 1-4 times a day. The number of uses of the drug depends on the severity of the symptoms in each case.
Wash hands before handling. For instillation it is necessary to deflect the head back, pull back the lower eyelid and drip the remedy into the conjunctival sac between the eyelid and the eye. Do not bring the pipette closer to the drug so that it touches the eye or eyelid. In the future, this can again cause irritation on the almost healthy eye.
Interaction of
When Ottagel is used along with other eye preparations, the effect of delaying absorption of other drugs may occur.
If the treatment involves the use of several eye drops, Oftagel should be instilled last, with an interval of 15-20 minutes after the previous one.
Benzalkonium chloride, which is contained in the preparation, can cause discoloration of contact lenses, so before using Oftagel, contact lenses need to be removed.
You can dress them again in half an hour after instillation.
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Contraindications and side effects of
The only contraindication is the established allergy to Ophtagel's components. In studies, no adverse reactions were reported associated with the use of the drug. Mark good tolerance of the drug from the eyes and the body as a whole.
There were no mutagenic( causing mutations) and teratogenic( causing impaired fetal) properties of the drug Oftagel. Controlled studies of the effect of the drug on pregnant women have not been conducted. For pregnant and lactating women, only apply as directed by a doctor.
Local reactions may occur immediately after instillation: blurred and blurred vision, short-term burning sensation and local eye irritation.
The drug can cause a decrease in visual acuity right after instillation, so before driving a car or working with mechanical devices you need to wait until the visual acuity is restored.
No cases of drug overdose have been detected. If suddenly you accidentally get more money into the eye than you need, you can rinse the eye with water to speed up the process, but in general the symptoms can pass by yourself.
The prices for the preparation
The average cost of Oftagel in Russian pharmacies is from 170 to 220 rubles, depending on the date of manufacture of the product and the specific network of pharmacies.
The price of the drug in pharmacies in Ukraine is within 24 - 37 hryvnia.
Analogues of the drug
Drugs with the composition completely coinciding with the composition of the drug Oftagel, at the moment does not exist. Other artificial tear preparations can be analogues of this preparation:
- Vidisik,
- Lakropos,
- Vizin Pure tear,
- Natural tear,
- Visomitin,
- Hilo-chest, etc.
Conclusion
- Oftagel - a product for moisturizing and protecting the cornea, helps to get rid of dry eye syndrome.
- You need to use 4 times a day, after removing contact lenses.
- Immediately after using the medication, there may be a temporary visual impairment, it is necessary to wait until it is completely restored.
- The medicine has no contraindications and is released without a prescription, however, pregnant women should consult a doctor before use.
- The average price in Russia is about 200 rubles.
Reviews
Most reviews suggest that Ophthalmic Ophthalmic effectively removes symptoms of eye fatigue and dryness of the cornea. The drug does not cause burning of the cornea, it is convenient to use. Many people using Ophthalgic eye gel note its rapid action and high efficiency, the elimination of the following symptoms:
- dry eyes;
- fatigue;
- is an inflammation;
- irritation.
Of the shortcomings of Oftagel's remarks, first of all, a short period of storage after opening the vial with drops. Some users are unhappy with the lack of the ability to apply eye gel in combination with the wearing of contact lenses. Also, among the shortcomings of the remedy, its excessive density is noted, which for a time causes blurred vision.
Reviews of specialists, as well as people who tried the drug Oftagel, you can see at the bottom of the page.
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