Drops Okoferon: instructions for use

One of the most popular drugs used in ophthalmology to combat viral diseases, is okofiron.It is prescribed to patients of different ages, since it is an effective and safe remedy, which rarely gives any side effects. So that you can also apply this medication for your treatment, let's examine what kind of medicine it is, what are the main indications for its use, how to use it correctly, and in what cases from treatment with these drops is better at all refuse.

Description of the preparation

Okoferon is a topical drug widely used in ophthalmology.The main active component of this drug is human recombinant interferon. Additional components of this drug are: sodium chloride, nipagin, water for injection.

Ocoferon is an antiviral drug

The package contains a special solution for dilution of the preparation, as well as a powder with a concentrated active substance.

The latter is a porous mass for the preparation of a solution.

the powder itself can not be used for eye treatment. It must necessarily be mixed with the solution, as indicated in the instructions for the drug. Otherwise, it will not be possible to achieve a therapeutic effect from this remedy.

Pharmacological action and group

Okoferon belongs to the group of immunomodulators and cytokines.The drug has an antiviral, immunomodulatory effect. Its active components stimulate phagocytosis and the production of antibodies by the body, which are necessary for fighting against a viral infection. In addition, the drug has a negative effect on the proteins of viruses, which prevents them from multiplying and functioning. Due to this, a persistent therapeutic effect is achieved in the fight against pathogens of the viral type.

Ocoferon is an immunomodulating drug

Application

Ocoferon is not complicated in application. You should use it like this:

• To begin with, the powder and solvent from the package of this agent are mixed to a homogeneous mass.
• After that, a dropper is put on the bottle.
• Next, the drug is injected one drop into the eye.

the intervals between administration of this agent are usually 2 hours. As the intensity of symptoms of a viral disease decreases, the frequency of application of this remedy can be reduced.

To ensure that the patient does not have any problems with the use of this drug, he must adhere to specific recommendations for its use.They suggest:

• Compliance with the temperature regime of the drug storage.The recommended temperature for this product is 4-10 degrees Celsius.
• Refusal to use lenses when this drug is administered.Patients using this medication are advised to initially remove the lenses, then drip this medication and only after 20 minutes re-wear the contact optics.
• Compliance with the storage of the medicament.It should be remembered that a closed bottle with these drops can be stored for 2 years, while an open bottle - only 4 weeks. At the end of this period, the drug will need to be disposed of irrespective of whether you have used it completely or not.
• Refusal to drive the car when using droplets of okoferon.This recommendation is due to the fact that in some patients after the introduction of this remedy there is a short-term decrease in vision.

those patients who take any other drugs at the same time with this remedy are also advised to take breaks between the introduction of different medications at least 20 minutes. This will save them from the occurrence of side effects and reduce the therapeutic effect of a medication.

Indications

The drug is indicated for various forms of ophthalmoherpes, which can manifest as conjunctivitis, keratitis.Before using it, the patient needs to make sure that his disease is viral in nature. Otherwise, he can not achieve a lasting therapeutic effect by applying this medicine.

Types of conjunctivitis

Contraindications

The main contraindication to the use of this remedy is the patient's increased sensitivity to one or other of his components.Caution is prescribed such a drug to women during pregnancy, and also to patients suffering from any systemic diseases.

In pregnancy

This drug should be given with caution to pregnant and lactating women.Take it is recommended only if the expected effect of this remedy exceeds the probable risks for the mother and fetus.

forbidden unauthorized reception of such drops pregnant and lactating. It can lead to various side effects and undesirable consequences for the health of a woman and her child.

To small children

The drug can be used to treat viral diseases in young children.However, it should be applied only on the recommendation of a doctor with a dosage adjustment. Parents are not advised to give the drug to the child on their own, as this can lead to various side effects.

Possible complications caused by the drug

Usually okofiron well tolerated by patients of different ages and does not give any undesirable consequences, even with prolonged treatment.Various side effects with the use of these drops are extremely rare.In some cases, patients treated with this drug may experience:

• Various allergic reactions.These can be: itching, reddening of the mucous membrane, puffiness of the eyelid, the appearance of a rash on the skin.
• Sensation of foreign body in the eye.Usually, this feeling appears immediately after the administration of the drug.
• Temporal deterioration of vision.Blurring of the eyes.

  Allergy, as a side effect of the drug Okotoferon

if any of the above-mentioned block effects appears, the patient should immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. The doctor will have to conduct a full-fledged examination, identify the cause of the problems with these drops and choose another, more suitable drug for a person.

Analogues

On the pharmacological market there are several analogues of this drug. These are:

• Ophthalmoferon.
• Poludan.
• Actipol.

  Ophthalmoferon - analogue of Okotoferon

it should be noted that these drugs can not be used arbitrarily, if the doctor prescribed you is okoferon. Before using them, it is necessary to repeatedly consult with a specialist to avoid possible side effects or decrease the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment.

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conclusions

As we see, Okoferon is an effective and easy-to-use drug that can be used to fight viral eye infections such as adenovirus keratoconjunctivitis.To get the best effect from using this remedy, it is quite enough for the patient to undergo a medical examination to determine the cause disease, get recommendations for the use of drops, properly prepare the solution for treatment and then use it strictly for recommendations. If you do this, after a few days you can get rid of your illness with these drops.