Modern realities require frequent monitoring by people of many professions. As a result, problems arise with the eyes: they dry, blush, and constantly watery. But the main problem is that vision falls and often you have to pick up glasses. To prevent this pathology, “Artelak Balance” eye drops are intended, which moisturize the mucous membrane of the eye and ensure a comfortable state of the cornea.
Features of the composition
The drug is a sterile solution that is intended exclusively for the treatment of the organ of vision. The active substance is sodium hyaluronate, but the concentration does not exceed 0.15%. The substance is similar to a liquid that is produced by the body on its own in order to maintain the corneal mucosa in an optimal moistened state. In a person’s tear, hyaluronic acid should always be normal, it is also found in the tissues of the cornea, inside the glands of the eye and the conjunctiva. The main role of acid is to retain a natural fluid that prevents dry eyes.
In addition to the main component, Artelak Balance eye drops contain polyethylene glycol. The substance promotes the appearance on the eyes of a thin film that protects against moisture evaporation. As a result, dryness and discomfort are prevented.
An additional ingredient is vitamin B12. It provides protection against damage to corneal cells by free radicals that cause partial or complete loss of vision.
Artelak Balance eye drops have a characteristic pinkish color, which is ensured by the presence of cyanocobalamin in the solution. To successfully absorb substances into the mucosa, the drug is supplemented with soluble salts of calcium, sodium, potassium, chlorine and magnesium.
Solution properties
The tool has a unique composition that does not change its medicinal properties when it comes into contact with the mucous membrane of the eye and in the air. This was made possible through the use of a system of preservatives, which also maintain sterility of the liquid and ensure safety after opening for two months. User reviews show that it is very convenient, because one bottle can be used for a long time.
A positive reaction of the cornea to the drug is due to the transformation of the solution when instilled into water, sodium chloride and oxygen. As a result, as the reviews show, no discomfort occurs during treatment.
Therapeutic release forms
The medication can be purchased in various forms of release. Artelak Balance eye drops are supplied in small bottles containing 10 ml of liquid. Also, the medicine can be purchased in disposable droppers containing a single dose of the drug (15 ml). The package contains 30 containers for instillation and 1 large bottle. The drug contains preservatives, so the shelf life at autopsy is two months.
For those for whom preservatives are contraindicated, "Artelak Balance Uno" is intended. Eye drops have a short shelf life, therefore, are produced only in small volumes. The drug is supplied in 15 ml tubes. It is convenient to take Artelak Balance Uno with you when traveling or carrying it in your purse in case of unforeseen situations. Eye drops reviews are only positive. Those who have already used the remedy claim that this form does not cause allergic reactions or other unpleasant sensations. The medication completely repeats the composition of the natural components that are produced by the body under favorable conditions.
Eye exposure
Designed for the formation of a protective film "Artelak Balance" on the surface of the eye. Eye drops have instructions for use in each package. It says that instillation prevents the evaporation of natural moisture and provides a comfortable sensation inside the cornea. Substances act as quickly and carefully as possible, because they are almost identical to the body produced.
Ophthalmologists recommend the use of the drug for pain in the eyes and dryness. Also, an indication for use is fatigue, inflammation and redness of the organ of vision. The solution is well established for microtrauma received by small items, when special treatment is not required.
Indications for use
In many cases, the use of "Artelak Balance" (eye drops) is indicated. Instructions and reviews are especially carefully studied usually by ordinary consumers, so it is important to consider them in more detail. In particular, you should understand the scope of application:
- With burning, redness, inflammation and fatigue of the organ of vision.
- For cleaning and moisturizing contact lenses.
- After surgery on the cornea.
- With a burn of the conjunctiva.
- Microtrauma of the corneal epithelium.
- Damage to the eye, with signs of dystrophy, erosion, lagophthalmos.
- To prevent drying out of the eyes when using certain medications. Such medications include antiallergic, antispasmodic, beta-blockers and protect against unwanted pregnancy.
Of course, with such diagnoses and symptoms, it is recommended that you first undergo an examination with an ophthalmologist and use drops only after consultation.
"Artelak Balance" (eye drops): instruction
Before treating the eyes, it is important to wash your hands with soap or wipe them with alcohol wipes. If alcohol is used, it is important to completely dry your hands to prevent contact with the solution and not to provoke a mucous burn.
Before instillation, it is necessary to move the skin of the lower eyelid with the fingertips and expose the conjunctiva. In the resulting bag, a medicine should be instilled, according to the treatment regimen and prescribed dosage.
Dosage
The standard dosage for the drug is one drop in each eye up to three to five times a day. If the symptoms of the disease are pronounced, then the doctor may allow to increase the frequency of instillation.
If the patient wears contact lenses, then therapy directly on top of them is possible. The solution does not change their structure and successfully penetrates the necessary place.
Sometimes patients are worried about the pink color of the liquid. This shade is due to the presence of vitamin B12, but no streaks on the lenses are detected.
The drug "Artelak Balance Uno"
Due to the fact that this type of medication involves the absence of preservatives in the composition, open packaging can not be stored for more than a day. But it should be borne in mind that the more time has passed since the autopsy, the less effective the medication becomes. That is why this variety is available only in small droppers intended for single use.
It is also necessary to bury one drop in each eye "Artelak Balance Uno". Eye drops instructions have the following:
- for therapy, you must use the drug up to five times a day;
- if the symptoms are very worrying, then the doctor may allow you to increase the frequency of use;
- the exact dosage can only be offered by a doctor based on the collected history.
It is important to remember that the drug cannot be used if more than twenty-four hours have passed after opening.
special instructions
The drug acts locally, therefore, even during pregnancy and lactation, its use is not prohibited. The components of the product do not affect the development of the fetus and the composition of the mother’s milk.
Use of other medicines
"Artelak Balance" can be used in conjunction with other means intended for the eyes. However, it is necessary to maintain a time period of at least fifteen minutes. This precaution is necessary for the effects of the medicine and protects it from flushing.
If it is necessary to use the ointment, which is placed in the conjunctival sac, then it is allowed to use it after instillation of the solution. If you act the other way around, then the drugs will wash off each other and the therapeutic effect will not be fully achieved.
Drops "Artelak Balance" do not have any effect on systemic medicines, because the solution acts only locally. Active components do not penetrate into the blood.
Contraindications to treatment
Despite the composition that almost duplicates the physiological fluid produced by the body itself, the drug has some contraindications:
- an allergic reaction to a solution based on preservatives;
- symptoms that are not suitable for those described in the testimony.
As patients' reviews show, if you use the medicine for its intended purpose and observe all precautions, then the therapy brings only a positive result.
Performance Reviews
The substances that make up the basis of the drug are physiological for the human body. "Artelak Balance" (eye drops) reviews are mostly recommendatory. Patients note that after the start of therapy, burning of the eyes takes place, dryness ceases to bother, redness and inflammation go away. At the end of therapy, many argue that visual acuity has increased, as if the veil from the eyes were asleep. Side effects are quite rare and are usually associated with the use of a variety with preservatives.
If you analyze negative reviews, then most often complaints are received about the following unpleasant symptoms:
- itching in the eyes after instillation;
- redness of the cornea;
- swelling of the mucosa;
- feeling of excess body in the eye.
As practice shows, most side effects are provoked by the presence of preservative components in the medication. Therefore, with complaints, ophthalmologists can recommend the Uno variety. Also, do not independently extend the treatment yourself, because you can provoke damage to the cornea and a temporary decrease in visual acuity.
Are there any analogues
It is not always possible to use "Artelak Balance" (eye drops). Analogs exist, but only on the effect on the eyes:
- "Tear Forte";
- Sikapos
- Hilo-kea;
- "Viaot tear";
- "Artelak Vidisik".
The selection of any analogue should be under the supervision of a specialist. Only a doctor can assess the extent of the problem, take into account all the symptoms and associated pathologies. If you prescribe yourself a medicine, you can get complications or treatment will be completely ineffective.
Conclusion
"Artelak Balance" - eye drops designed to protect the eyes from external stimuli and guarantee a natural moisturization to the overdried cornea. A small number of contraindications makes the drug quite popular and popular. It can be used by pregnant women and children. However, in this case, it is recommended to use "Artelak Balance Uno", which does not contain preservatives.
If long-term treatment is necessary, it is convenient to use a bottle that can be stored for up to two months. But if an allergic reaction is detected, the doctor may recommend switching to disposable droppers or even pick up an analogue. However, any appointment should come only from a specialist.