Taufon

Taufon - eye drops, used for dystrophic eye diseases (cataracts, corneal dystrophies).

Stimulates the processes of regeneration (repair) and repair (healing) with damage to the eye tissues, improves metabolism, stabilizes the cell membranes, ensures the constancy of the electrolyte composition in the cytoplasm of the eye cells. Normalizes metabolism in dystrophic eye diseases, normalizes intraocular pressure.

Available in most pharmacies. It is distinguished by a low price.

Clinical and pharmacological group

A drug that stimulates regeneration processes for topical application in ophthalmology.

Terms of sale from pharmacies

Can buywithout a doctor's prescription.

Price

How much does Taufon cost in pharmacies? The average price is at the level of125 rubles.

Composition and form of release

Taufon is available in the form of drops for the eyes. A colorless, odorless liquid can be placed in drip bottles made of plastic or dark glass. The standard volume is 5 ml and 10 ml. The polymer tube-dropper contains 1.3 ml of the drug.

The main active ingredient is taurine, which is necessary for exchange and recovery processes. This sulfoamino acid is produced by the human body from the amino acid cysteine ​​contained in bile and certain tissues. Natural production of taurine is suspended or significantly reduced due to exposure to the organs of vision of electromagnetic radiation (from the monitor, modern gadgets, etc.). In these eye drops, the ratio of taurine corresponds to 4 mg per ml.

Auxiliary components in the formula:

• nipagin (an antioxidant that prolongs the shelf life of the drug);
• purified water for injection.

Clinical studies of the effect of these drops on the body of children under the age of 18 years have not been conducted, as a result of which the drug is not recommended for persons under the age of majority.

pharmachologic effect

The active substance taufona - sulphonic acid called taurine, which under normal conditions is synthesized in the human body from cysteine. Under the influence of this component, the mechanisms of regeneration and repair of damaged tissues are stimulated.

The drug also has other beneficial effects:

1. Normalizes intraocular pressure.
2. Provides eye organs with nutrients necessary for their normal activity.
3. It is used as a preventive agent, accelerating the regeneration processes without the risk of scar tissue formation.
4. Restores cell membranes of the eye tissues.
5. Increases the level of electrolyte composition of the cytoplasm.

Indications for use

The main indications for the use of taufon are:

• open-angle glaucoma;
• diseases of the retina of a dystrophic nature;
• cataracts of various origins (including traumatic, radiation and age);
• dystrophic processes of the cornea and its injuries.

Contraindications

lazy drops Taufon almost have no contraindications, however, like any drug is not used for intolerance of the main component of the drug - taurine.

The main prohibition when using the drug is age restriction, it can only be used from the age of 18, it is not recommended to use the drug for treatment of children. If the patient wears contact lenses, then before instillation they should be removed within 15 minutes. before the procedure, and return to the site is possible only after half an hour.

The appearance of irritations of an allergic nature also serves as a signal to stop treatment. In this case, rinse thoroughly with boiled water and consult a specialist.

Intended use for pregnancy and lactation

Experience in use during periods of breastfeeding and pregnancy is limited, and therefore, during these periods, drops can be administered only with extreme caution and taking into account all assumed risks.

Dosage and route of administration

As indicated in the instructions for use, the dosage of the drug depends on the form of the disease.

1. In the treatment of cataract eye drops Taufon appointed as instillations from 2 to 4 times a day for 1-2 drops a course of 3 months. The course is repeated with a break of 30 days.
2. For dystrophic diseases and corneal injuries, the drug is used in the same doses for 1 month.
3. To treat open-angle glaucoma Taufon apply 2 times a day for 1-2 drops in combination with timolol or butylaminohydroxypropoxyphenoxymethyl methyloxadiazole and its combined forms (15-20 minutes before their application) by a course of 6 weeks. At the end of the course, a break of 14 days is required.

Eye films

Taufon is applied locally. Preliminary it is necessary to remove the drug from the package with the help of a clean eye-pincer.

Films should be laid for the lower eyelid. To do this, draw the lower eyelid and lay the drug in the resulting space between the eyeball and the eyelid, after which it is necessary to let go of the eyelid and keep the eye in a still (calm) state for 30-60 seconds to wet and transfer the film to a soft (elastic) state.

In the treatment of corneal dystrophy, Taufon is applied once every 1-2 days. The course dose - from 10 to 15 films.

When injuries of the cornea, the drug is used once a day for 10 days.

Side effect

With individual intolerance of the active ingredient, Taufon can provoke the following side effects: reddening of the eye, itching, hives and skin rashes.

Overdose

Cases of overdose with eye drops of Taufon are not registered, however, in order to avoid the development of side effects it is not recommended to use the drug in large doses longer than specified in the instruction period.

special instructions

Before using the new vial for the first time, it is necessary to tighten the cap as far as possible, on the inside of which there is a spike that pierces the opening in the vial.

Before using Taufon, the vial with the drug should preferably be heated to body temperature. The solution is instilled in the conjunctival sac, slightly pressing the envelope of the vial. After the procedure, the cap must be tightened again tightly.

Interaction with other drugs

During the period of using Taufon with open-angle glaucoma, the hypotensive effect may increase.

Reviews

We offer you to familiarize yourself with the opinions of people who used Taufon Drops:

1. Fedor. I have tried so many drops, - and to moisten the eyes, and to repair the damaged shell - I wear lenses, I need to heal the surface of the eyes, to get rid of microdamages due to wearing contact lenses. Now I tested the cool drops of Stilavit - just multifunctional - there's D-panthenol for corneal treatment, and hyaluronic acid for long-term moisturizing is what you need. And convenience - you can drip even when in lenses. Eyes are normal.
2. Elena. Advantages of these drops are their wide spectrum of action, budgetary cost and almost complete absence of adverse reactions. They are released without a prescription, but self-treatment is categorically not welcomed, tk. dosage is selected on the basis of a clinical picture of ophthalmic pathology, and an overdose can lead to impaired vision.

Analogues

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Dibikor;
• Taurine;
• Taurin-AKOS;
• Taurine-DIA;
• Taufon-AKOS;
• Taufona solution 4% (eye drops);
• Taufona injection for 4%.

Before buying an analogue, consult your doctor.

Shelf life and storage conditions

List B. Keep protected from light, out of the reach of children, at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C. Shelf life of the drug in glass bottles, in bottles of dark glass - 4 years, in polyethylene, polypropylene bottles - 3 years. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.

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