Eyes are not the highest priority for viruses, however, sometimes they also settle there.
Curing viral lesions of the eye is quite difficult due to the tenderness and vulnerability of the organs of vision.
But there are medicines that can cope with this, even though they have side effects and toxicity.
These include Oftan Ida, who will be disassembled in this material.
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- instruction 2.
- side effects 3. Expiration date
- 4. Price
- 5. Analogues
- 6. Reviews
- 7. Results of
- 8. Video
Instruction of
Composition, form of release
| Form | Produced in the form of a clear solution in a 10 ml plastic bottle with |
| droplet dispenser Active substance | 0.1% solution of iodosuridine, it contains 1 mg of |
| Additional elements of | Presented by boric acid and benzalkonium chloride, as well as water |
Prois given only by prescription.
Indications
Since the main substance idokuridin is antiviral, Oftan Ida is prescribed for eye damage by nuclear viruses.
This can be attributed to the defeat of herpes simplex, causing complications such as keratoconjunctivitis. Also, the remedy is prescribed for keratitis caused by other viruses.
The mechanism of the drug is its penetration into the DNA and the violation of the reproduction of cells.
It penetrates both in the DNA of viruses and in human DNA, which causes its high toxicity and the presence of contraindications.
Application of
During the acute stage of the disease, one day is to be instilled in one drop every hour into the conjunctival sac.
At night, the same number of drops should be applied every 120 minutes. As the condition improves, the frequency of procedures decreases to 2 times a day and once every four hours at night.
The course of treatment depends on the disease. For most viral diseases, a five-day treatment is enough, but with treelike keratitis, the drug should be used for at least two weeks.
Fluorescin is used to monitor the eyes when using drops.
Interaction
Taking corticosteroids increases the likelihood of side effects of the drug, while the curative effect decreases.
When used with preparations based on boric acid, the likelihood of developing conjunctivitis increases.
Side effects
Contraindications
The drug is not allowed to be consumed by pregnant and lactating women. It is not recommended for infants and young children.
You need to test yourself for an allergy to the medicine. With deep erosions of the cornea and late forms of keratitis, the drug is also contraindicated for use.
Side effects of
An important drawback of the drug is the difficulty of penetrating the cornea, which is why it must be used very often.
This leads to the fact that the risk of side effects increases. Symptoms such as photophobia, swelling and inflammation of the skin around the eyes, edema, conjunctivitis are possible.
Substances contained in the drug can weaken the regenerative properties of the skin, which will cause its damage to heal longer.
Occasionally such side effects as accommodation spasm, contact dermatitis and increased lachrymation can occur.
Because of the difficulty of getting drops into the cornea, viruses can develop resistance to the drug, then they have to be eliminated with another medicine.
Another complication of absorption increases the risk of side effects, because in this case Oftan Ida has longer contact with the skin.
Remove contact lenses before instilling Oftan Ida and wear at least 20 minutes after the procedure. Otherwise, the lenses may become clogged with the components of the preparation.
In case of an overdose, there is an increase in side effects, while there were no serious systemic disorders of the body.
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Shelf life
The closed vial can be stored for two years. Temperature regime - from +8 degrees to +16.After opening the bottle you need to use it for a month.
Do not use if you notice a turbidity in the color of the liquid or the presence of sediment on the bottom.
Price
In Russia, the price Oftan Ida fluctuates between 250 and 350 rubles. In Moscow, it can cost more, up to five hundred rubles.
The average price of a drug in Ukraine is 40-60 hryvnia.
Analogues
Analogues can be called such drugs as: Actipol, Ophthalmoferon, Poludan.
Reviews
The drug is not so popular that it was possible to make an objective picture of the opinions of Internet users about it.
According to available information, there is a possibility of side effects and their unpleasant course, as well as discomfort in people necessitates very frequent instillation of the drug, especially at night.
Together with a relatively long course of treatment for certain diseases, this is the main cause of complaints.
You can add a picture of the opinions about the drug, leaving your feedback about it after the article.
Results of
Oftan Ida is a specific medicine with a strong antiviral effect, but at the same time has a number of disadvantages.
This can include high toxicity, and the possibility of producing viruses that are immune to the drug, and the inability to use it by pregnant women and children.
At the same time, no systemic side effects were observed behind it, and inflammation and lachrymation are eliminated by simply lifting the drug for a while. The advantages of the drug can be attributed to a low price.
It should be used very often, which can cause inconvenience, but only so you can achieve a positive effect of the drug.
Video
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