Adverse events for any person will be a defeat by viruses and inflammatory processes of the eyes. This not only causes great discomfort in everyday life, it also increases the likelihood of irreversible visual impairment.
Ophthalmoferon is considered the first stable preparation of recombinant interferon in the form of eye drops. The year of its creation is 1999, and 2003-2004 - the years of obtaining the patent and its release into production. With the help of this tool, viral diseases of the eyes are treated.
In the article, we consider the instructions and reviews on the drops of Ophthalmoferon. This is an effective medication used for the purpose of therapy and prevention in the field of ophthalmology. Each milliliter of drops contains human recombinant interferon in an amount of 10 thousand IU. In addition to it, the active substance is diphenhydramine hydrochloride in an amount of 1 mg.
As additional substances are used: purified water, macrogol 4000, povidone 8000, hypromellose, sodium acetate, sodium hydrochloride, edetate disodium, boric acid. Reviews about Ophthalmoferon are abundant.
Pharmacological forms of this drug
The manufacturer produces the drug in the form of drops intended for ophthalmic use. The solution may be colorless or slightly yellowish. Drops are packed in bottles equipped with a dropper cap and having a volume of 5, 10 ml. Each package of cardboard with a bottle is accompanied by instructions from the manufacturer.
Pharmacological effects of the drug
The medication is capable of exerting an antiviral effect, immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, regenerating and local anesthetizing.
Ophthalmoferon eye drops, according to reviews, are very effective.
Indications for use
The drug is indicated for use in the following situations:
- Therapy, prevention of complications that may occur after excimer laser refractive surgical intervention on the cornea.
- Prevention of recurrent herpetic keratitis in case of transplant disease (after keratoplasty).
- Dry keratoconjunctivitis.
- Keratouveitis, herpetic uveitis.
- Herpetic, adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis.
- Keratitis with stroma, which has a herpetic nature and is accompanied by the appearance of ulcerations on the cornea.
- Adrenoviral keratitis.
- Herpetic keratitis (arboreal, punctate, vesicular, cartiform).
- Various conjunctivitis, including herpetic, hemorrhagic, adenoviral origin.
The drug can be contraindicated to the patient only if he has an individual hypersensitivity to any of the components that are in the drops.
Negative effects of the drug
According to reviews of Ophthalmoferon, at present, cases of the development of negative manifestations due to its use have not been recorded. However, with their development, the use of drops should be stopped and the doctor informed.
Use of medication
The drug is intended for conjunctival use. It is recommended to use it until the symptoms of eye diseases disappear completely. In addition, drops can be used for prophylactic purposes.
For the treatment of viral diseases, children of childhood and adulthood are shown up to 8 drops to be instilled in the conjunctival sac of each eye up to 8 times a day. When stopping the process of inflammation and the appearance of positive dynamic changes, the frequency of applications can be reduced by half.
For the purpose of treating dry keratoconjunctivitis, it is indicated daily to instill up to 2 drops twice daily for 4 weeks.
For the purpose of prevention, Ophthalmoferon should be used in accordance with the following schemes:
- In case of transplant disease or in order to prevent the recurrence of herpetic keratitis provoked by keratoplasty, it is necessary to instill the drug four times a day in an amount of up to 2 drops. The duration of use is 2 weeks, it should be started on the first day after the operation.
- In order to prevent the development of complications against the background of excimer laser refractive surgery on the ocular cornea, it is indicated to instill 2 drops twice a day. The minimum course of preventive use should be 10 days.
So it is said in the instructions to the "Ophthalmoferon." Reviews of eye drops are mostly positive.
Clinical practice does not have information about recorded cases of overdose of eye drops.
The interaction of the drug with other medicines
Studies show that Ophthalmoferon does not enter into dangerous interactions with other medicines, therefore, its use can be carried out in parallel with ophthalmic forms of reparative, corticosteroid, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory drugs. Ophthalmoferon can also be combined with drugs intended for tear replacement therapy.
Reviews of Ophthalmoferon eye drops should be consulted in advance.
Analogues of this medication
The most popular analogues of eye drops are: Oftan-Idu, Florenal, Poludan, Zirgan, Oxolinic Ointment, Oxolin.
It is important to remember that each of these drugs has its own list of contraindications and is able to provoke the development of side symptoms, in connection with which any replacement of the drug should be coordinated with an ophthalmologist.
The cost of the drug
According to reviews, Ophthalmoferon is an affordable drug because it has a fairly low cost. A bottle with a volume of 10 ml will cost an average of 350 rubles. For a bottle of 5 ml you will need to pay about 200 rubles. The average cost of the drug may fluctuate and depend on the region of distribution, the pricing policy of drugstores.
Reviews about Ophthalmoferon
The medication is quite popular due to its low cost and effectiveness. Separately, users note the almost complete safety of drops and the possibility of their use for the treatment of children from birth. The undoubted advantage of medicinal drops is the possibility of its use in conjunction with other therapeutic drugs and as a prophylactic.
It is important to remember that the appointment of "Ophthalmoferon" should be carried out only by a competent ophthalmologist. This approach will make prevention or therapy the most effective and avoid the occurrence of negative manifestations.
We reviewed the Ophthalmoferon preparation instructions and reviews.