Ophthalmoferon

Ophthalmoferon (trade name Oftalmoferon) belongs to the group of antiviral drugs that are used for topical application in ophthalmology.

The drug is made on the basis of recombinant alpha-2b interferon (not less than 1, 00 IU / ml) and is intended for the treatment of eye diseases of a viral nature. Eye drops have the appearance of a colorless transparent viscous liquid that does not contain any foreign inclusions.

The use of the drug in complex therapy is based on the treatment of inflammatory eye diseases by viral or microbial etiology (herpetic manifestations, adenovirus and enterovirus, conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, iridocyclitis, etc.) disease).

Clinical and pharmacological group

Antiviral drug for topical application in ophthalmology.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Released without a doctor's prescription.

Price list

How much are Ophthalmoferon drops in pharmacies? The average price is at the level of320 rubles.

Form of issue and composition

Ophthalmoferon is released in the form of eye drops (a clear solution with a yellowish tinge) with a content of 1 ml:

• 10 thousand. ME of interferon alfa-2a;
• 1 mg of diphenhydramine.

Also, the composition of the drug includes auxiliary components: Macrogol 4000, disodium edetate, boric acid, povidone 8000, sodium chloride, hypromellose, sodium acetate and purified water.

5 ml and 10 ml in polymer bottles-droppers.

Pharmacological effect

The action of the drug is due to the specific properties of the three components that make up the composition. Drops containing human recombinant interferon exhibit antiviral as well as antimicrobial activity, with regular application an anesthetic effect is observed. In addition, the drug exhibits severe antihistaminic properties (due to the presence of dimedrol), removes local inflammation, improves regeneration processes in the tissues of the eye, promotes increased local immune defense.

Drops have a local effect, against the background of the application there is an activation of local reparative processes in tissues cornea, inflammation caused by pathogenic microorganisms or after surgical intervention is eliminated.

Indications for use

Antiviral eye drops Ophthalmoferon, according to the instructions for use, are prescribed during the anti-inflammatory therapy with conjunctivitis and keratitis bacterial or other nature, with herpetic infection of the eye. Indications for use are:

• herpetic uveitis or keratouveitis;
• dry eye syndrome (dry keratoconjunctivitis);
• adenovirus, hemorrhagic (enterovirus), herpetic conjunctivitis;
• allergic conjunctivitis;
• vesicular, spot, cartoid, tree-like, herpetic keratitis;
• adenoviral or herpetic keratoconjunctivitis;
• complications after excimer laser surgery on the cornea.

Contraindications

Ophthalmoferon is not prescribed for individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug, as well as to patients with severe allergic diseases.

Use in pregnancy and lactation

The drug acts locally and the active substances are not practically absorbed into the systemic circulation, even with prolonged therapy. The experience of using drugs among pregnant women and nursing mothers is not enough and the safety of the drug is not established.

The question of the possibility of treatment with drops of pregnant women and patients breastfeeding should be decided on an individual basis with the doctor.

Dosage and route of administration

The instructions for use indicate that Ophthalmoferon is applied intracondensively.

Recommended dosing regimes:

1. Dry eye syndrome: 1-2 drops 2 times daily for 25-30 days;
2. Viral lesions in adults in children and adults: the initial (acute) stage - 1-2 drops in the conjunctival sac to 6-8 times a day. As the inflammation slows down, the frequency of instillations is gradually reduced to 2-3 times a day, until the symptoms disappear;
3. Prevention and treatment of complications after excimer laser refractive surgery of the cornea: 1-2 drops twice a day, starting from the day of surgery, with a course of 10 days;
4. Prevention of recurrence of herpetic keratitis and graft disease after keratoplasty: 1-2 drops in the operated eye 3-4 times a day for 2 weeks after the operation.

Side effects

When using the drug according to the instructions, side effects do not occur.

Overdose

About the cases of the negative impact on the patient's body of an excess dose of drops the manufacturer does not mention.

special instructions

Patients using contact lenses, Ophthalmoferon can be instilled only after removal of lenses. You can wear them 15-20 minutes after the procedure.

Since immediately after instillation may appear blurred vision, you can control vehicles only after full recovery of vision.

Drug Interactions

Ophthalmoferon is compatible, as well as well combined with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, reparative, corticosteroid ophthalmic forms of medicines and preparations of tear-replacement therapy.

It is not recommended to combine the use of Ophthalmoferon with alcohol.

Reviews

We picked up some feedback from people who used ophthalmoferon drops:

1. Lusia. There was an inflammation of the eye, did lotions different, brought an infection. Hectamethasone was prescribed for 1 hour after 3 hours, and 15 minutes after hematomethasone - ophthalmoferon. There were no side effects, everything went very quickly. Repeatedly, when the eye became inflamed, people's medicine did not apply, I immediately bought these two drugs, everything went two days later.
2. Dasha. My husband was diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis. Have registered ophthalmoferon. A week drips, the first 3 days drip every two hours. And after he started in 3-4. Not yet helped. Even more itchy eyes. And goes pus.
3. Marina. During an allergic conjunctivitis dripped this remedy three times a day, as prescribed by an ophthalmologist. Symptoms passed after a week of use, the total duration of the course was three weeks, during treatment periodically there was an unpleasant sensation of a film on an eye that prevented at reading and driving of the car.

Analogues

In the absence of a curative effect or the appearance of an allergic reaction during the course of treatment, the doctor may recommend a replacement of the drug. On the pharmacological market there are medicines for antiviral therapy of eye diseases, both on the basis of interferon and on the basis of other active substances.

Analogues of Ophthalmoferon are means with the same mechanism of action, they include:

• Albucid;
• Poludan;
• Actipol;
• Floxal;
• Tobrex

Before using analogues, consult your doctor.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Ophthalmoferon should be stored at a temperature of 2-8 ° C in a dark place. Shelf life - 2 years. The opened bottle should be stored for no more than 30 days.

Do not use the product after the expiration date printed on the package.

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