Taurin eye drops are intended for local use and act as a stimulant of reparative processes in the event of senile, traumatic, radiation and diabetic cataracts, and are also used to treat corneal injuries and its dystrophy. Drops "Taurine" have a metabolic effect on the human body.
The basis of this medicinal substance is a sulfur-containing amino acid formed during the process of processing cysteine in the human body. Eye drops "Taurine" stimulate repair and regeneration in case of cataract disease, accompanied by metabolic disorders in the eye tissues. They are also used in the presence of diseases of a dystrophic nature.
Drops for eyes “Taurine” help stimulate energy and metabolic processes, they take part in the process of normalizing the work of cell membranes. Thanks to the use of this drug, nerve impulses pass better and a constant composition of the cytoplasm is maintained, this is due to the accumulation of trace elements such as K + and Ca2 +.
The composition of the drug eye drops "Taurine"
In appearance, this tool is a liquid that has no color. In 1 ml of this drug contains 40 mg of taurine, which acts as the main active substance. As auxiliary substances in these eye drops, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (nipagin) is used, as well as water for injection.
Product release form
As already clear from the description, this tool is available in the form of drops, which are in a polyethylene bottle with a capacity of 5 ml and 10 ml, each bottle has a dropper cap. The bottles are packed in cardboard boxes and instructions for its use are attached to each.
Eye drops "Taurine" - contraindications
The main contraindication in which the specified drug cannot be used is the presence of hypersensitivity to the components that make up its composition. Also, it is not prescribed to patients under the age of 18 years.
If the drug is prescribed by a doctor, then it can be used during lactation, as well as during pregnancy. But this should be done only in cases where the expected effect of the drug significantly exceeds the likelihood of possible complications.
Recommended Dosage and Administration
If a person has cataract, then Taurine eye drops are used in the form of installations in the amount of 1-2 drops, up to 4 times a day for three months. If necessary, a second course of treatment can be carried out a month after the end of the previous course.
If dystrophic diseases or corneal injuries are treated, then these drops should be taken in the doses described above, but a course lasting no more than one month will be sufficient.
Possible side effects
The only side effects that can occur after the use of such a medicine as Taurine eye drops can be allergic reactions.
Especially sensitive to these eye drops are people who have an increased sensitivity to furosemide and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, as well as sulfonylurea and thiazide diuretics.
Taurine does not interact with any other medicines.
According to the instructions, Taurine eye drops have a shelf life of 3 years and after its use is strictly prohibited.
These drops are dispensed without a doctor’s prescription. The temperature at which they should be stored should be in the range of 8-20 ° C.
Due to the fact that each bottle is equipped with a separate dropper dispenser and the fact that the process is observed during the production, bottling and packaging of eye drops, they are completely sterile and safe.