This drug is used to treat cataracts, thanks to the metabolic property. The sulfur-containing amino acid in its composition contributes to the restoration and renewal of cells of the eyes affected by dystrophic diseases. Also eye drops Taurine are actively used to combat fatigue in the eyes as a result of excessive stress, which is often found in drivers and spending a lot of time at the computer. Drops are prescribed during the postoperative period to accelerate the healing process and to remove puffiness and prescribe them only by a doctor.
Taurine - composition
The main active substance is taurine. One milliliter of the drug accounts for 40 milligrams of the active ingredient. Nipagin and water are used as auxiliary substances. Externally, drops of Taurine are a clear liquid. Taurine is an analog of substance, which in the healthy eye is formed naturally.
Eye drops Taurine - instruction
This drug is used in violation of the integrity of the eye tissues to improve the recovery process and maintain the cytoplasm. Assign taurine to the eyes in the following cases:
- degeneration of the cornea and retina;
- ophthalmoherpes;
- as an adjunct to the treatment of glaucoma;
- mechanical and chemical eye trauma ;
- erosive damage to the cornea;
- keratitis .
Eye drops Taurine - application
The product must be purchased only after consultation with a doctor. With the help of drops are treated with the initial stages of cataract, and also used as an additional remedy for other diseases. Taurine does not relieve the ailment, but it allows you to stop the pathological processes.
Persons suffering from corneal dystrophic diseases should take drops twice a day, three times a day. Duration of treatment is four weeks. The same dosage is provided for eye injuries.
In the case of cataracts, the duration of treatment is increased to three months with interruptions per month.
Treatment of open-angle glaucoma with eye drops Taurine should be combined with thymolol. 30 minutes before the use of timolol, drop in two drops of eye drops. The duration of the course is discussed with a specialist.
To combat dystrophic forms of disease, taurine injections can be prescribed. For ten days, 0.3 ml of taurine is administered daily. Repeated treatment can be carried out not earlier than in six months.
Contraindications
There is no evidence that Taurine is a completely harmless drug. Drops Taurine, according to the instructions, have the following contraindications:
- sensitivity to the components of the drug;
- It is not recommended for persons under eighteen;
- pregnant women should treat only by consulting with a doctor, and only if the expected effect of drops is able to exceed the risk.
Side effects
The use of the drug in some cases may be accompanied by the appearance of side effects:
- burning;
- lacrimation;
- itching;
- swelling;
- allergic reactions.
As a rule, these symptoms pass after the cessation of treatment, but if they continue to manifest themselves, then it is necessary to make an appointment with a specialist.
special instructions
Taurine does not form compounds with other drugs and in most cases is well tolerated. It is released in pharmacies according to prescription of the doctor in polyethylene bottles equipped with a dropper. Taurine is stored for no more than three years. After expiry date, do not use as directed.