The drug "Ophthalmoferon-eye drops", the instruction refers to the same dosage form. According to the INN classification, the drug is also called Ophthalmoferon.
The composition of the drug includes the following substances:
- human interferon (the main active substance), which is recombined to form alpha-2b;
- boric acid ;
- sodium acetate;
- diphenhydramine;
- sodium chloride and other auxiliary compounds.
For the drug "Ophthalmoferon-eye drops", the instructions for use determine the following pharmacological properties.
The action of the drug is based on its antiviral and antimicrobial properties. At the same time, an anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effect is also achieved. The purpose of the drug is to have a local analgesic, restorative and immunomodulating effect.
The medicine "Ophthalmoferon Drops" belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic category of antiviral interferons.
The main indications for the appointment of this drug are, first of all, conjunctivitis of the most diverse etiology - adenoviral, hemorrhagic, herpetic. The medicine is used to treat a variety of keratitis - adenoviral, herpetic, as well as stromal keratitis. The drug is effective for the treatment of dry eye syndrome and for prophylactic use during preparation for and after an ophthalmic surgery.
The therapeutic purpose of the drug is due to its decongestant and anti-inflammatory effects on the cornea.
For the drug "Ophthalmoferon-eye drops", the instruction indicates a number of contraindications. First of all, this is a patient intolerance to the components of the drug or hypersensitivity to them. You can not prescribe a drug to those patients who have increased intraocular pressure at the time of administration.
For the treatment of adenoviral and herpetic diseases, Ophthalmoferon eye drops are instilled in 1-2 drops for six to eight days (in the acute stage). As soon as the process of stopping the inflammation becomes stable, the frequency of instillation of the drug is reduced to the complete disappearance of any manifestations of the disease.
If the drug is prescribed to overcome the dry eye syndrome, it should be used every day, while the drug is instilled into the sore eye for 25 or more days. The daily dose is 2 drops when instilled twice. Stop taking the medicine also after the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease.
If Ophthalmoferon is used as a prophylactic, for example, during preparation of the patient for surgery, or in the postoperative period, then he is prescribed 2 drops daily for ten days.
Antirecurrent administration involves a dose of 2 drops, for 14 days, with 3-4 instillation.
The use of the drug "Ophthalmoferon-Eye Drops" is recommended in strict accordance with the recommended list of indications. Otherwise, the manifestation of a number of side effects is not excluded, the main of which, according to patients, are allergic reactions from the organs of vision - lacrimation, some burning when instilling the medicine. In general, more serious side effects from this drug have not been established.
The use of the drug significantly helps to reduce the period of disappearance of the follicular reaction, it contributes to the disappearance of edema and hyperemia, the regression of keratoconjunctivitis.
When using the drug Ophthalmoferon, as a rule, almost one hundred percent epithelization of the cornea of the eye is achieved, this is the higher efficiency of the drug compared to leukocyte interferon obtained from human blood.
It is recommended to store the drug in a dark place at a temperature of 2-8 ° C, and the shelf life under the recommended conditions is 3 years.