Harmful environmental factors, work associated with prolonged eye strain and some diseases lead to a decrease in the amount of tear fluid.
It is a natural lubricant of the eyeball and the mucous membrane of the eye. Deficiency of a liquid causes a painful feeling of dryness, burning and sensation of a foreign body.
Such complaints use medicines that mimic a person's tear.
Artelak Splash is a moisturizing drop that will help maintain eye health. We will consider the preparation in more detail later.
- 1. Instructions for using
- 2.
- side effects 3.
- storage terms and conditions 4.
- price 5.
- analogues 6.
- reviews 7. Conclusion
- 8. Video to
point Instruction for use
Indications for use
Drops are used in many conditions and diseases associated with reduced secretion of tear fluid. Here are the main ones:
- disruption of the nutrition of the corneal tissues;
- corneal injury;
- corneal dystrophy;
- erosive changes in the cornea;
- century deformation;
- impossibility of complete closure of the eyelid;
- century turnout;
- temperature and chemical eye burns;
- postoperative period after blepharoplasty;
- , laser eye surgery;
- conjunctival;
- dry eye syndrome;
- work associated with a long time escorting the screen.
Method of administration and dosage of
Artelac is applied by instillation into the affected eye( if necessary, both).When instilling it is recommended to follow simple rules:
- slightly lift your head back;
- with a slight movement pull the lower eyelid;
- click on the bottle so that a drop of solution enters the conjunctival sac;
- immediately after use tightly close the vial without touching the surrounding things and surfaces, as this leads to contamination of the vial and further infection of the membranes of the eye.
The average therapeutic dose is 2 drops in each eye every 3 hours. The duration of treatment is an average of 14 days.
Form release and composition
Drops are available as a clear sterile solution in plastic bottles of 10 ml with a dispenser. The vials are placed in cardboard packs.
The active substance of Artelac is hypromellose. It has a moisturizing, softening and protective effect on the mucous eyes, simulating natural lubrication. The substance is safe and rarely causes side effects. Improvement of the condition occurs immediately after application, and a long-term effect is achieved after only 3 days of use.
Artelak includes the following auxiliary substances:
- sodium chloride;
- sorbitol;
- dinatrium phosphate;
- sodium dihydrate;
- disodium edetate.
Drug Interaction
Combined reception of the product with ophthalmic drops and ointments, which include compounds of metals, is prohibited.
If there is a need for simultaneous use of Artelak and other local eye aids, it is necessary to make an interval between instillations of at least an hour.
Side effects of
Artelac has a very good safety and tolerability profile and almost never causes undesirable reactions. If there is any discomfort, then usually it passes in very short time independently.
Sometimes patients complain about:
- itching;
- burning sensation;
- thread;
- swelling;
- allergic manifestations;
- gluing of eyelids.
Contraindications
The drug is not allowed in the following conditions:
- Intolerance to any component of the drug.
- Chemical burn until completely removed from the eye.
- Anaphylactic reactions in the anamnesis.
Use Artelac with caution if there is a need to drive or perform other activities related to eye strain, since the use of drops causes temporary visual impairment.
Preservatives that contain a solution may cause contact lenses to become unusable, so remove them one hour before instillation and wear them no earlier than an hour later.
During pregnancy
The drug does not enter the bloodstream and through the placenta and is never detected even in minimal quantities in breast milk, so its use during pregnancy and lactation is allowed.
Application in childhood
The manufacturer does not impose any age restrictions on the use of the drug.
It is believed that it is possible to wash the eye with Artelak from the first days of life, since the composition of the drug does not include any harmful toxic substances that can harm children.
In addition, Artelak is produced in Germany and passes all stages of quality control, and therefore its safety is proved experimentally.
Overdose
No cases of overdose have been registered so far.
Terms and Conditions of storage
The product can be stored in unopened packaging for no more than 2 years from the date of issue. After expiration of the storage period, it is recommended to discard the product.
After the integrity of the package has been violated, the drug must be consumed within 30 days.
Conditions of sale from pharmacies
The drug is freely released from pharmacies in the Russian Federation, the presentation of a special medical prescription is not required.
Price
| Country | Price |
| Russia | In Russia one package of Artelak costs about 450 rubles .The minimum cost is 400 rubles , the maximum in some pharmacies comes to 500 rubles per bottle |
| Ukraine | Artelak is exported to Ukraine. There its average price is 90 hryvnia , which is equal to 230 rubles, that is, the cost of the drug in Ukraine is almost two times lower than in Russia |
Analogues
Artelak Splash is a unique drug of its kind, and its analogues are not represented in the marketthe same active substance in the composition, but you will easily find the means intended for moistening the mucous membrane of the eye:
- Stillavit;
- Vizin;
- Visimitin;
- Oxial;
- Hilo-Chest;
- Systein Ultra;
- Innox;
- Natural Tear.
All of them belong to the average price category and cost about the same.
Reviews
Patients who have tried Artelak consider it a real salvation for diseases and conditions associated with dry eye mucosa. They note the immediate effect and the absence of side effects.
But many of those who use the drug consider it very expensive and inaccessible, as the bottle is consumed very quickly if the dosages specified in the instructions are observed.
Conclusion
Artelac is an excellent choice if you need to remove eye fatigue, eliminate dryness and protect the eye from external influences. You can find it in any pharmacy at an affordable price and buy without a doctor's order. Nevertheless, we do not recommend you to self-medicate.
Before starting the course, please contact a practicing ophthalmologist to get familiar with your medical history, carefully compile anamnesis and decide if you should apply Artelak. Remember that self-medication can not only not bring the expected results, but also seriously harm!
- Artelak Splash is a modern ophthalmic agent for moistening the mucous membrane of the eye.
- Active active substance - hypromellose.
- The drug is very well tolerated and does not cause long-term side effects requiring the elimination or recounting of the dosage.
- Artelac does not have a systemic effect, which means it can be used by pregnant, nursing women and children.
- The drug is suitable for almost all patients who need it, because of its high safety profile.
- Artelak is unique and has no absolute analogues.
- Artelak can be attributed to the middle price segment.
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