Artelak Balance for the eyes

Artelak Balance is a medicinal product used in ophthalmology.

It is characterized by a moisturizing effect, and in its properties it resembles a natural tear.

The use of this drug helps to soften the epithelium of the cornea of ​​the eyes and ensures its protection from the harmful influence of extraneous factors.

Artelak Balance has such a coefficient of optical refraction, which fully corresponds to the indices of natural tear fluid.

Due to this property, the use of these droplets contributes to the normalization and stabilization of the qualities of the tear film.

Instruction for use

Indicationsto the use of

Artelak Balance is assigned to persons who have insufficient secretion of natural tear fluid.

This medication is used in the following cases:

1. After conjunctival or corneal burns, keratoplasty or keratectomy, as well as surgical interventions in the eyelid region.
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2. In the presence of trophic changes in the corneal region, microtraumas of the epithelium of the cornea, erosion, bullous damage of the cornea, which have the character of dystrophy, ectropion, lagophthalmus, eyelid deformities and keratopathy.
3. As a substitute therapy with a decrease in the production of tear fluid, drying of the mucosa, xerosis and keratosis, as well as at the acute stage of chemical burns of the organs of vision.
4. For moisturizing and cleaning contact lenses.
5. With tired eyes, burning, inflammation and redness.
6. To prevent the development of eye drying with the use of certain medications, which include drugs for protection from pregnancy, allergy remedies, spasmolytic and diuretic medications, and beta-blockers.

Form release, composition

The aforementioned ophthalmic preparation can be found commercially in the form of eye drops, which are sterile liquid of pinkish color.

Due to its viscous consistency, it can be in contact with the cornea for an extended period.

Artelak Drops Balance is realized in plastic bottles with droppers, the capacity of which is 10 milliliters.

Artelak Balance contains:

1. Hyaluronic acid in the form of sodium salt( sodium hyaluronate) 0.15%, which contributes to the formation of a protective coating on the eye surface, which remains for a long time.
2. Boric acid.
3. Polyethylene glycol 8000.
4. Sodium chloride.
5. Vitamin B12, protecting the eye area from the influence of free radicals. It is to this substance that the preparation owes its light pink coloration.
6. Potassium Chloride.
7. Calcium chloride dihydrate.
8. Magnesium chloride hexahydrate.
9. A mixture of preservatives called Oxide, which allows the drops to remain sterile for two months from the date the bottle was unsealed. In contact with the eyes, Oxide decomposes into oxygen, water and sodium chloride.
10. Injection water

Most of the above elements are contained in the natural tear fluid, so in the normal state of the visual organs, they do not act irritatingly on the mucous membrane.

How to use

Arlélac Balance drops are prescribed for administration to conjunctival sacs. They must be used one drop from three to five times a day, but if necessary, the dosage is allowed to be increased.

If the patient is using contact lenses, before applying these drops, he may not remove the lenses. Despite the color of the drug, it does not change the color of the lens.

Before the introduction of Artelaka Balance, you should thoroughly wash your hands, and during use of the drug, never touch the tip of the dropper to eyelids and eyes, or touch it with your fingers.

After use, the vial with drops should be closed immediately. If there are any damages on the vial, it is strictly forbidden to apply Artelak Balance.

Interaction with other

medications In parallel with the above-described eye drops with other drops, a fifteen minute interval between the administrations of the two different drugs should be followed.

Eye ointments can be applied only after application of drops of Artelak Balance. Do not use this drug in parallel with ophthalmic drugs, which contain metal salts.

Side effects of

Adverse reactions with the described drops are observed occasionally. These include:

1. Itching and swelling.
2. Reducing the sharpness of vision.
3. Hyperemia and burning sensation.
4. Sensation of the presence of grains of sand in the eye.
5. Increased lacrimation.
6. Painful sensations.
7. Allergic manifestations.
8. Feeling the gluing of the eyelids.

In case of occurrence of the listed signs from use of a described preparation it is necessary to refuse immediately and address for consultation to the oculist.

Since the drops of Artelak Balance contain preservatives that are capable of causing irritation of the mucous membrane of the eye, it is not permissible to use them for a long time.

This medication may cause damage to the cornea of ​​the eyes, therefore, if prolonged treatment of chronic dry keratoconjunctivitis is necessary, replace it with preservative-free medicines.

After the introduction of the described preparation, the patient may experience reduced visual clarity, so he should refrain from managing the transport and working with complex mechanisms until the clarity of vision is fully restored.

Contraindications

Artelak Balance is not allowed to be used in the following cases:

1. Enhanced sensitivity to any component included in their composition.
2. Eye burn in acute phase prior to seizure of toxic components.

When pregnant

Waiting time of the child does not apply to contraindications to treatment with drops of Artelak Balance, as their active elements are not absorbed into the blood and do not have any effect on the fetus.

Storage terms and conditions

Site requirements	Must be stored in a dark and dry zone
Temperature	5 to 25 degrees Celsius
Storage times	Not more than 2 years. After printing the drug must be applied within two months

Price

Average price in Russia

If you are a citizen of the Russian Federation, you can buy drops of Artelak Balance in pharmacies in your country for about 450 rubles.

Average cost in Ukraine

To residents of Ukraine the purchase of the above-described drug will cost an average of 110 hryvnia.

Analogues

To medicines that can be called analogues of drops of Artelak Balance, it is necessary to relate:

• Stillavit;

• Floxal;
• Trusopt;
• Albucid;
• Окупрес-Е;
• Artelak Splash .

Reviews

Arlélac Balance drops are acknowledged among patients who note the high efficacy of this drug, its ease of use, and the duration of its effect.

If you would like to see more detailed reviews about Artelak Balance drops, you can find them at the end of this article.

Conclusion

1. Artelak Balance is an ophthalmic preparation intended for lubricating and moisturizing the eyes.
2. It is realized in the form of drops for the eyes.
3. Therapy with Arbelak Balance practically does not cause adverse reactions.
4. These drops can be used during pregnancy.
5. There are medicines that can replace Arbelak Balance if necessary.
6. The above preparation has a very good reputation.

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