Sight allows a person not only to see everything that surrounds us. Due to it we can admire all the charms of the world. Vision can even save a person from the danger that threatens him.
But recently, ophthalmologists have become increasingly diagnosed with visual impairment. To treat eye diseases, a doctor can prescribe a medicine. One such medication is Indocollir.
Indocollir is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used for topical application in ophthalmology. How is it necessary to take Indocollir correctly?
- 1. Instruction for use
- 2. Practice of using
- 3. Contraindications
- 4. Storage
- 5. Price and analogues according to the mechanism of action of
- 6. Patient feedback
- 7. Video
Instruction for use
Form of medicament
Eye drops Indocollir 0.1% have the appearance of a sterile solution, which is a transparent, almost colorless substance. The capacity of the polyethylene bottle-dropper is 5 ml.
This drug is manufactured by Laboratoire CHAUVIN( France).
Composition and useful properties of
According to the instruction, this remedy is a local ophthalmic preparation of analgesic and anti-inflammatory action.
Its basis as an active ingredient is drug indomethacin ( 1 mg in 1 ml solution) from the group of anti-inflammatory non-steroid components.
The role of indomethacin is to reduce the activity of the enzyme, which promotes the formation of prostaglandins, inflammatory conductors.
Local application of the agent suppresses the intensity of inflammation and reduces pain syndrome.
In addition to the active substance, the preparation consists of:
- arginine,
- thiomersal,
- hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin,
- purified water,
- hydrochloric acid.
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What is it for?
In medical practice, the drug has a variety of uses.
In order to solve the problems of ophthalmology, it is prescribed for:
- prevention of inflammation after cataract surgery,
- treatment and prevention of cystoid edema in the retina after cataract excision,
- therapy and prevention of inflammation of the eyeball,
- treatment of non-infectious conjunctivitis.
About combination with other medications
Indocollir is able to multiply the effect of taking an indirect anticoagulant, a lithium preparation. It is necessary to avoid the simultaneous use of diflunisal and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.
The same group includes the use of acetylsalicylic acid in amounts of 3 grams per day or more.
If in parallel to take beta-blockers and saluretics, then the effect of these drugs will be weakened. As for the synchronous use of other eye drops, the interval between their applications is not less than 15 minutes. This prevents the leaching of the active substance by the following instillations.
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The practice of using
Dosages
The dose of eye drops depends on the readings:
- When inhibiting miosis, instillation is performed in the conjunctival sac by 1 drop for two hours four times. The time of the procedure is before the operation in connection with cataract.
- Prophylaxis of cystic edema of the optic nerve involves instillation of 1 drop to 4 times a day. Duration - one month after the operation, but the procedure starts a day before the surgery.
- In other cases, prescribed 1 drop from 3 to 4 times a day( which is determined by the severity of the disease).Therapeutic course is 1-4 weeks.
Features of application
First, it is good to wash your hands. During instillation, do not touch the eye or eyelid with the tip of the dropper. Lower eyelid a little to pull and look upward. At the same time, drop one drop into the eye. After use, the bottle should be immediately closed.
Contraindications
These eye drops are contraindicated in:
- color vision disorders,
- optic nerve diseases,
- hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug,
- acute sensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs( in the form of bouts of bronchial asthma, acute rhinitis, urticaria)
- bleeding disorders,
- disorders in the vestibular apparatus,
- hearing loss,
- liver function abnormalities( apply cautiously).
Some warnings
Instruction in Indocollir's eye can lead to:
- allergic reactions( reddening and itching), which is rare,
- conjunctivitis and corneal opacity( with prolonged use).
Before the procedure contact lenses should be removed, and only after 5 minutes to perform instillation. When the threat of infection develops in parallel, local antibacterial agents are prescribed.
Use the preparation carefully. During the burial period, you should carefully drive vehicles and it is better not to engage in work, where a fast psychomotor reaction and high concentration of attention are necessary.
Overdose
No accidental ingestion of indocollir leads to unpleasant consequences.
Storage
Storage conditions - a dark place with a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C, not accessible to children. Shelf life is calculated in two years. The open vial should be used in six weeks.
Price and analogues for the mechanism of action
Indocollir 5 ml solution has an average price in Russia of 280-300 rub., In drugstores of Ukraine - 210 UAH.
Analogues of the agent are eye drops of one pharmacological subgroup:
- Voltaren Ophtha,
- Diclofenac,
- Diclo F,
- Dexamethasone,
- Diclofenacling,
- Drug Discose,
- Nevanac,
- Uniklofen.
And you can distinguish such as:
- Medrolgin. This drug has a different active substance - ketorolac tromethamine. In addition, contraindications, as well as side effects of this drug is significantly less than the original;
- The indocid. This drug in its composition has exactly the same substance as Indocollir, however, the indications for which the drug can be used are significantly less. It is also worth mentioning about side manifestations, which are several times larger than the original;
- Albudice. This drug has an active substance, such as sulfacetamide. There is a minimum number of adverse events, as well as contraindications. The drug does not react with any other medicines.
Patient Reviews
Despite the fact that you can buy this medication only on presentation of a prescription from the attending physician. The indcollar has a large number of reviews, and they can differ diametrically: some indicate burning and redness after instillation with drops, while others - note its effectiveness for pain relief and removal of inflammation in any eye diseases.
Among negative reviews, patients also note that.that the drug does not always allow you to get rid of existing problems with the eyes. Besides.some people do not like the presence of side effects, as well as an extensive list of contraindications, which is the basis for refusing to take the medication.
Examples of
# 1. Mom's eye was very sick, she could not bear the light. The surgeon examined and proposed an operation to remove the eye. Mom in old age, and the operation did not agree. I asked the doctor to prescribe at least some medicine. He recommended trying these eye drops. Relief came quickly enough. Mom is already looking at the light, the pain of pressing character has passed. I am very grateful to the surgeon.
# 2. I have only positive impressions from Indocollir. I used them, when trash in the eye and with inflammation from overexertion. The effect of recovery came quickly.
The reviews show that if you follow all the instructions in a disciplined manner, then the anticipated positive result comes relatively quickly from the eye drops of Indocollar.
Video
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