To date, pharmacology offers a lot of drugs to get rid of ophthalmic problems. One such remedy is the Balarpan eye drops. Consider in what cases they are prescribed, whether there are contraindications for use and side effects, whether the medication can be replaced with something.
Composition and form of release
Eye drops “Balarpan”, the instructions to which we are considering, look like an odorless transparent liquid.
As active components, the drug contains glycosaminoglycans of the sulfated type. Auxiliary substances are present in it, including purified water, sodium chloride, hypromellose.
“Balarpan” eye drops are delivered to the pharmacy packed in:
- glass vials (10 ml);
- glass vials (5 ml);
- tubes in the form of small droppers (1.5 ml);
- plastic bottles (10 ml);
- polypropylene bottles (5 ml).
Operating principle
The main active substances of eye drops "Balarpan" are natural elements of the connective tissue of the cornea. After contact with the eye, they begin to act on the cornea, restoring its functional activity and accelerating the healing process.
To relieve eye strain, the drug is also used by people who wear contact lenses.
Indications for use
The instructions for eye drops "Balarpan" indicate a fairly wide range of indications for the use of the drug. The tool can be prescribed for:
- metabolic disorders in the tissues of the cornea;
- radiation, chemical, thermal burns to the eyes;
- keratopathy;
- thorn;
- keratoconjunctivitis;
- ulcerative keratitis;
- keratomileusis;
- keratomy;
- the presence of wounds or ulcers on the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva;
- keratoplasty;
- penetrating wounds in the eye after surgery.
Also, the drug can be used for prophylactic purposes to prevent the development of destructive changes in the cornea.
Eye drops “Balarpan N” perfectly relieve such unpleasant symptoms as a feeling of dryness, burning, or a foreign object in the eye.
The drug is used by surgeons in the pre- and postoperative period to combat inflammation and swelling.
Contraindications
The list of contraindications for the use of eye drops "Balarpan" is quite small. The drug is not prescribed for patients with hypersensitivity to its components. Treatment with “Balarpan” is also prohibited for pregnant women (regardless of term), nursing mothers and children under the age of 18.
Side effects
In most cases, the drug is well tolerated by patients. But still, are there any side effects of Balarpan N eye drops? Instructions for use warns of possible redness or hyperemia of the conjunctiva.
In some cases, the use of the drug leads to temporary distortion or blurred vision. That is why it is not recommended to dig in the eyes before starting to control complex mechanisms or driving vehicles.
To protect the eyes and prevent the occurrence of side effects in the postoperative period, it is recommended to wear sunglasses for the first twelve hours after using the drug. By the way, in addition to "Balarpan" in this case, they can prescribe the use of various vitamin complexes. Their main goal will be to enhance the therapeutic effect of eye drops.
Instructions for use
There is nothing complicated in the rules of using “Balarpan”. It must be buried in the conjunctival sac. The number of drops and frequency of use in this case directly depend on the type of disease. For example, during surgical interventions or damage to the cornea, 2 drops should be instilled 4-5 times a day for at least 5-8 days.
Dry eye syndrome and keratitis require treatment within one month.
Using the product when wearing contact lenses involves instilling 3-4 drops of the drug in each eye in the morning and evening for 2-3 days.
How to replace the drug?
Due to the high cost or for any other reasons, it may be necessary to replace “Balarpan” with another drug with the same type of action. Is it possible to do this? Of course. Cheaper substitutes for Balarpan are:
- Quinax. The drug has an antioxidant effect and protects against the negative effects of the lens of the eye. The cost of the funds is within 300 rubles.
- "Tear." Drops perfectly moisturize the cornea and eliminate dry eye syndrome. The price of the drug is about 145 rubles.
- Taurine. In most cases, the drug is prescribed for the treatment of cataracts. It is known for its pronounced retinoprotective effect. The cost of Taurine is low - only 30 rubles.
- "Visomitin." The tool copes well with dry eyes, inflammatory processes and optimization of the composition of the tear fluid.
- "Cytochrome C". It is prescribed in the presence of inflammatory processes or degenerative changes of the cornea.
Reviews
What do patients themselves say about Balarpan eye drops? Reviews are mostly positive. People who have undergone treatment with Balarpan note the high effectiveness of the drug and the rapid elimination of the symptoms of the disease. Among the positive qualities of the drug can be identified:
- elimination of inflammation;
- removal of edema;
- excellent hydration of the eyes;
- the possibility of prolonged use;
- the possibility of continued use of lenses during treatment with the drug;
- convenient dispenser;
- over-the-counter leave from drugstores.
But there are some disadvantages that patients share. For example, some of them, after treatment with the drug, developed conjunctival hyperemia. It is possible that this happened as a result of improper use of the product and exceeding the allowable dosages, but there is no way to verify this information. Other disadvantages of the remedy, according to patients, are:
- high price;
- inaccessibility (there is no drug in many pharmacies);
- short shelf life of open packaging;
- inconvenient packaging.
In some cases, there is a lack of any effect after the use of the drug. But again, it is entirely possible that the matter lies in its improper use and self-medication.
Be that as it may, the ophthalmologist must decide on the need for treatment with one or another means.