The drug "Korneregel" describes the instructions as a medicine used in ophthalmology. The medication is a gel. The tool accelerates recovery processes and eliminates inflammation. In this case, the drug is not able to penetrate the tissue of the eyeball. The medicine acts only on the surface of the cornea. The active substance is dexpanthenol.
The tool "Korneregel" instruction recommends for keratitis and burns of the eyes of a different nature. The indications should also include erosion, degenerative diseases. The Korneregel medicine (reviews of specialists indicate this) is effective as a prophylactic that prevents damage to the cornea in patients using contact lenses.
The drug is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components.
Adverse reactions to the use of the Korneregel medication include blurred vision, eye irritation, discomfort, and allergic reactions. The drug can cause redness, burning, itching. As a rule, these undesirable consequences are of a short nature. However, if symptoms are present for a long time, it is recommended to stop using the drug and seek the help of an ophthalmologist. Probably, a dosage adjustment or replacement of the drug with another remedy will be required.
The drug "Korneregel" instruction does not prohibit use during lactation or pregnancy. Against the background of treatment, the condition of pregnant and lactating should be controlled by a doctor.
Caution should be exercised when prescribing to patients with chronic kidney failure.
During treatment with Korneregel, the instruction does not recommend the use of soft contact lenses. If the patient cannot do without them, then fifteen minutes before applying the medicine, the lenses must be removed. You can install them back after at least fifteen minutes after using the drug "Korengel".
It is recommended to tightly close the tube with the drug after each application.
Due to the fact that the Korneregel medicine can disturb the clarity of vision, one should not immediately begin to engage in potentially dangerous activities immediately after administering the drug into the eyes, including controlling complex mechanisms, vehicles, and operating equipment.
The use of the drug in combination with other means is allowed. However, drugs should not be administered at the same time - it is necessary to withstand the time period. Experts recommend the use of the Korneregel medicine last.
Due to the fact that the drug is practically not absorbed, an overdose or systemic side effects are unlikely.
The active component of the Korneregel medication is also present in medicines such as Panthenol, Bepanten, and others. All these drugs have wound healing activity.
The drug "Korneregel" is intended only for use in ophthalmic diseases. It is recommended to apply daily a drop of gel on the conjunctiva of the diseased eye several times a day. The duration of use should be agreed with the doctor.
It should be noted that patients suffer eye diseases quite hard. This is mainly due to some psychological discomfort due to visual impairment, as well as experiences that the condition may worsen. Specialists, meanwhile, note that various burns and injuries of the cornea occur in everyday life quite often. In this regard, it is necessary to use certain ophthalmic agents. Often, doctors prescribe the Korneregel drug. Patient reviews indicate that discomfort and soreness disappear on the second day of using the medicine. Moreover, in many cases, the use of one medication is not enough, and the doctor may recommend additional drugs.
It should be remembered that the appointment of drugs is carried out only by a doctor. Therefore, before using the Korneregel means, you should contact an ophthalmologist.