In the last decade, the proportion of eye diseases in adolescents and children has increased. Myopia, astigmatism, partial atrophy of the optic nerve - the age of these diseases is inexorably decreasing. Eye drops "Taufon" showed themselves on the good side both as a prophylactic and therapeutic. At the same time, side effects almost did not manifest themselves. Reviews of eye drops "Taufon" enthusiastic: tens of thousands of patients, this tool has helped to maintain healthy vision.
Instructions for use
Eye drops are mainly used for degenerative diseases of the retina, age-related degenerative changes of the lens, progressive myopia. They have a stimulating effect on metabolic and energy processes in the eyeball, relaxes the optic nerve, stabilize cell membranes, and improve healing processes in case of corneal injuries. Often prescribed to normalize eye pressure. Ensure the constancy of the electrolyte composition in the cytoplasm of eye cells.
Release form: 4% solution (1 ml of the solution contains about 4 mg of taurine) for administration under the conjunctiva of the eye, in sterile bottles of 5 and 10 ml.
Principles of Taufon's effects on the eyes
Taurine has the following properties:
- It accelerates the metabolic processes in the cells of the eyeball, due to this it contributes to the faster restoration of damaged tissues.
- It nourishes the fundus with valuable amino acids.
- Allows the ocular apparatus to relax by relaxing the optic nerve.
- Helps prevent myopia with constant work at the computer.
- Reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis due to its ability to lower blood pressure.
- When combined with "Irifrin" and other mydriatics, it can help restore vision for one and a half diopters per course.
Indications for use
Children and adults are prescribed a course for uncomplicated astigmatism, myopia of various genesis, dystrophic diseases of the retina, corneal injuries, open-angle glaucoma, age-related hyperopia. Also effective for age, radiation and traumatic cataracts.
Often, corneal diseases are associated with weakened immunity, malnutrition and bad habits. Even so, the Taufon will bring relief to the patient. Of course, there is no need to talk about a full recovery - for him, he will have to radically change his lifestyle and, most likely, resort to modern laser correction methods.
With retinal dystrophy caused by age-related degenerative changes, Taufon is able to improve and restore the state of blood vessels.
Instructions for use and reviews for drops "Taufon" recommend that treatment be comprehensive. For the best effect, ophthalmologists prescribe simultaneously a course of mydriatics (means that dilate the pupil), physiotherapy, and B vitamins.
Contraindications
In case of individual hypersensitivity to taurine, the administration of Taufon in any quantities should be avoided. It may be dangerous. Reviews about "Taufon" in the context of the occurrence of allergic reactions are rare, but still occur. Redness of the eyes, inflammation of blood vessels, jumps in eye pressure, in some cases - a feeling of pain and sand - these are all symptoms of an allergic reaction to taurine and its derivatives.
You can not use the drug during pregnancy and lactation, since the effect on the fetus has not been fully studied, it can cause harmful effects on the embryo.
Side effects
Instructions and reviews on Taufon do not report any serious side effects from the drug. In case of individual intolerance, eye pressure drops, itching, inflammation of the capillaries are possible. The patient will immediately feel it, from the side of his eyes they will look red, tired, unhealthy. With such a reaction, you should immediately stop using the drug and report your problems to your treating ophthalmologist.
Reviews about the use of "Taufon" are mostly positive: rarely, any patient suffered any side effects.
Recommended dosage
In cataracts, the Taufon is instilled into the conjunctival sac. The optimal frequency is four to five times a day. The recommended dose is two drops in each eye. Depending on the type of cataract and the course of the disease, the ophthalmologist can adjust the dosage at his discretion.
If there has been an injury, two or three drops in each eye should be instilled. Many patients only inject the medicine into the damaged eye - this cannot be done. Regardless of the location of the injury, you must use the Taufon for both eyes. Do not engage in self-medication in case of injuries and injuries of the eyeball: be sure to contact the emergency room or directly to an ophthalmologist.
With progressive myopia, “Taufon” is prescribed in short courses: for ten days daily, before going to bed, drip two drops in each eye. Then you need to take a break for a couple of weeks and repeat the course again. Such a scheme is an excellent prevention of the progression of myopia.
With open glaucoma - twice a day, two to three drops in each eye. Doctors often prescribe Taufon in combination with Timolol, with a break between instillations of thirty to forty minutes. The period and duration of treatment and instillation are individual.
If there are dystrophic phenomena or penetrating injuries of the cornea, the drug is injected once a day. The duration of the course is regulated by the attending physician, more often this period takes ten to fourteen days.
Price and storage rules
"Taufon" - the trade name for drops of domestic manufacturing companies. The international name is Taurine. This is an OTC drug, you can buy it at any pharmacy chain.
The cost varies from 90 to 200 rubles, depending on the volume of the bottle. It is the lowest among drugs with a similar spectrum of action. But at the same time, Taufon has unconditional therapeutic efficacy, making it one of the most popular drugs for treating eye diseases.
Storage of open packaging is possible at a temperature not exceeding ten degrees, optimally - on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. After opening the vial at room temperature, it is possible to store it no longer than three weeks.
Reviews about "Taufon" for children and adolescents
There are no reliable clinical studies on the use of Taufon in the treatment of eye diseases in children and adolescents. This does not prevent many ophthalmologists from prescribing the drug to young patients. Ultimately, it all depends on individual characteristics and diagnosis.
There is much debate in the medical world about the appropriateness of Taufon treatment of eye diseases in children. Reviews and instructions for eye drops "Taufon" especially draw attention to the fact that it is recommended to use the tool for people over eighteen years old. Many doctors cite the fact that taurine is a long and well-studied substance that prescribe Taufon to children. The dosage in such cases is selected at the discretion of the treating ophthalmologist, the stage and severity of the child’s disease are taken into account. Parents are strongly advised to closely monitor the child and, in case of unforeseen reactions, consult a doctor.
Reviews of ordinary consumers
Eye diseases overtake almost all people, regardless of gender and age. Taufon is one of the proven over the years drugs that ophthalmologists have been one of the first in the fight against myopia, cataracts, glaucoma, and simply banal fatigue and eye strain.
Reviews on the "Taufon" of people who are forced to wear contact lenses are usually enthusiastic. These drops make it possible to forget about the feeling of sand in the eyes, about the feeling of overwork and dryness. Taurine allows you to moisturize and restore the water balance of the mucous membrane in a couple of minutes.
In their reviews, people note the low cost of the Taufon. This medicine can be afforded both by senior citizens, poor students, and disabled people. For a variety of social strata, this medicine is in demand and one of the most effective.
Many patients distrust the fact that a penny preparation can be really useful and bring relief. Especially in the field of ophthalmology. But having passed at least one Taufon course, negatively minded people change their minds: the drug turns out to be really working and effective.
Medical advice
In order for the effect of Taufon not to be wasted and the maximum benefit, doctors recommend that you adhere to the following rules:
- Observe the visual mode: do not read while lying down, spend no more than three hours a day at the computer with glasses with special glasses, minimize TV viewing, and do not peer into the tiny font on the smartphone.
- Enrich your diet with vitamin A and carotene.
- Exclude weight lifting (not more than five kilograms for men and three kilograms for women).
- Pupils and students are often distracted from abstracts and take breaks.
- Consult with your ophthalmologist about the advisability of combining Taufon with mydriatics.
- On a regular basis, engage in visual gymnastics, give your eyes a rest and not overwork them.
- Get familiar with the skills of self-massage of eyeballs and eyebrows.
Analogs and possible substitutes
Drugs with exactly the same composition can not be found in pharmacies. There is only one substitute - Taurine, but in pharmacies it is almost never available.
The following drugs have a similar effect on the ocular apparatus, but with a different composition:
- "Catalin" - drops for the prevention and treatment of cataracts.
- "Vitafacol" accelerates metabolic processes, strengthens the optic nerve. It is used as prescribed by a doctor for a variety of eye diseases.
- "Emoksipin" is used for astigmatism, glaucoma, myopia, eyeball injuries. Drops "Emoksipin" relax the optic nerve, stabilize cell membranes, improve healing processes in injuries of the cornea.
Instructions for use and reviews of Taufon confirm that it has no full-fledged analogues in composition and action. Yes, some drops have a truly healing effect with myopia, but their cost is at least five times higher than the price of taurine products. Taufon is a leader in its price segment.