German drug based hyaluronic acid hilo-chest of drawers designed to moisturize the cornea and mucous membranes of the visual organs. Eye drops are affordable and have an increased safety profile compared to most analogs.
Record content:
- 1 Terms of dispensing from pharmacies, drug price
- 2 Composition, release form
- 3 Principle of operation and efficiency
- 4 Indications for use
- 5 Contraindications and side effects
- 6 Instructions for use
- 7 Interaction with other drugs
- 8 Storage conditions and periods
- 9 Analogues are cheaper
- 10 Video about drops Hilo-Chest of drawers
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies, drug price
Hilo-chest of drawers is an over-the-counter ophthalmic medication. It can be freely purchased at any pharmacy without a medical prescription. The approximate price of the medicine is 430 rubles. It costs a little less in online pharmacies.
Composition, release form
The medication is a conjunctival moisturizing solution for instillation. Hilo-chest of drawers is produced in special containers-bottles of the original design.
They are made of highly purified opaque medical grade plastic. The material has hypoallergenic properties and is unable to irritate the skin of the periorbital zone.
Each bottle contains 10 ml of the medicinal composition. The built-in cone-shaped drip dispenser ensures accurate delivery and dosage of the medicinal fluid. 1 ml of the drug contains 1 mg of the main pharmacologically active component.
Transparent medicinal liquid is enclosed in a container of the manufacturer's own design. The bottle is a miniature reservoir with a valve, each time it is pressed, the same portion of the drug composition is delivered.
Hilo-chest of drawers - eye drops (their price is affordable, which allows widespread use of a moisturizer in pediatric practice) with a unique solution delivery system.
It ensures sterility, prevents the penetration of air and microscopic dust particles into the sealed container. The original find of the developer is silver dusting, which performs an antiseptic function.
It protects the sterile liquid from contamination by microorganisms and any kind of contamination. This decision made it possible to produce the drug without preservatives that can provoke anaphylactic reactions.
The absence of preservatives in the preparation ensures good tolerance by all patients, even with long-term use. Therapeutic isotonic fluid belongs to the class of medicines of the "artificial tear" type.
The active substance of the eye drops is sodium hyaluronate. This natural polysaccharide substance mimics mucin, which is found in the tissues of the visual organ of humans and higher animals. The molecules of the chemical compound effectively bind water.
Sodium hyaluronate has high adhesion, which allows it to remain on the cornea and mucous membrane for a long time, without washing off when blinking. Due to these physicochemical properties, the pharmacologically active component of the eye drops provides long-term hydration of the optic organ.
The drug does not affect the quality and acuity of visual perception, does not change the optical characteristics of the observed objects. Hilo-chest of drawers is actively used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes due to the established high safety profile.
Auxiliary components of the medicinal composition:
| Chemical compound | Biological role |
| Lemon acid | Promotes the elimination of toxins, strengthens the walls of the blood vessels of the eyes, suppresses inflammation. |
| Dihydrogen Sodium Citrate | Maintains an optimal pH level - pH value. An effective anticoagulant with alkaline properties, has a cleansing ability. |
| Sorbitol | Polyhydric alcohol, which in medicines plays the role of a structurant, imparting homogeneity to the composition and providing good susceptibility to the body. |
| Distilled water | Natural and absolutely safe solvent for pharmacologically active substances. |
The softness of the action and the gentle therapeutic effect of the eye drops are achieved due to the safe chemical formula of the drug and the harmonious selection of auxiliary components.
Principle of operation and efficiency
Sodium hyaluronate structurally resembles mucin, which is part of the lacrimal secretion, a high molecular weight glycoprotein of a gel-like consistency produced by epithelial cells.
These substances are biochemical analogs that perform the same functions in the work of the visual organ.
They have almost the same:
- structural structure;
- molecular weight;
- physiological role;
- rheological properties.
Hilo-chest of drawers - eye drops, the price of which is affordable, which allows the active use of a safe German drug in treatment of ophthalmic diseases associated with dry mucous membrane syndrome and decreased lacrimal function glands.
Additionally, the medication stimulates the division and renewal of epithelial cells. It moisturizes the eye cavity, increases the volume of produced lacrimal secretions, saturates tissues with nutrients.
The pharmacologically active component has a pronounced keratoprotective effect. Due to its softness and high viscosity, it has a prolonged effect on the cornea and mucous membrane.
Eye drops eliminate pathological changes and painful destruction, protect the visual organ from the negative influence of environmental factors:
- solar ultraviolet radiation;
- dry and warm air;
- smog and dust particles;
- high and low temperature exposure;
- allergens;
- pathogenic bacteria.
The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid forms a strong, mechanically and chemically resistant pre-corneal membrane with high barrier properties. The drug demonstrates good effectiveness in eliminating dryness syndrome and suppressing inflammatory processes.
The hilo chest of drawers makes contact lenses more comfortable to wear by neutralizing the irritation they often cause during the habituation period. With conjunctival delivery of the drug solution, it is not absorbed and does not overcome the corneal barrier.
Regenerative processes stimulated by medication are due to:
- increased migration of epithelial cells to wound areas from intact areas;
- intensification of the division of the basal elements;
- the mitotic action of the main component of eye drops;
- increased nutrition of the anterior surface of the optic organ.
When administered into the inner chamber of the eye, the drug may be absorbed into the systemic circulation, but in a negligible amount. The active substance with auxiliary components is rapidly and safely metabolized in the liver.
Indications for use
Hilo-chest of drawers is prescribed to eliminate pathological conditions of the visual organs. Eye drops are used in the postoperative period and for prophylaxis. Affordable price, absence of preservatives and hypoallergenic properties have made the drug one of the most popular in ophthalmic practice.
Indications for the use of the medicinal solution:
- dry eyes caused by obstruction of the mucous membrane and dysfunction of the lacrimal glands;
- hypersensitivity to light and solar ultraviolet light;
- sensation of a foreign body in the eye socket;
- removal of irritations;
- chemical, thermal and mechanical damage to the corneal element;
- carrying out a surgical intervention, accelerating and facilitating rehabilitation after it;
Hilo-chest of drawers is prescribed for surgical removal of cataracts - a common ophthalmic pathology, which is characterized by partial or complete opacity of the lens. Structural and physiological changes with such a disease are irreversible, therefore, surgical intervention is indispensable.
Eye drops that relieve pain and stimulate the regeneration of epithelial cells serve as a means of which is instilled before the surgical procedure and taken conjunctivally to accelerate recovery.
The drug facilitates the adaptation of the eyes to soft and hard lenses. It effectively suppresses the sensation of a foreign object in the visual organ. The systematic administration of the medication is indicated to increase the stability and thickness of the precorneal film formed by the lacrimal secretion.
Its structural element is mucin. Sodium hyaluronate acts as this high molecular weight glycoprotein when it is deficient. The active substance of the drug moisturizes the surface of the eyeball.
It forms a permanent and chemically resistant protective coating that protects the organ from external irritants. The chilo-chest of drawers is highly effective in treating damage to the stratum corneum.
The drug is used in the complex therapy of purulent or non-purulent conjunctivitis of acute or chronic form. The high safety profile of the medicinal composition allows it to be used during childbearing and breastfeeding.
Contraindications and side effects
Natural eye drops do not contain chemically aggressive ingredients. There are no absolute medical prohibitions on their use. A chilo-chest of drawers should not be taken only with increased biological sensitivity to the constituents of its formula.
When using eye drops immediately after instillation, the following side effects may occur:
- swelling of the eyelids;
- burning and itching in the area of the conjunctival supply of the medicinal solution;
- redness of the cornea;
- mild pain;
- profuse lacrimation.
Usually, these reactions disappear quickly. Symptomatic therapy is not required. Sodium hyaluronate is a safe chemical compound. However, in some patients, after its ophthalmic use, there was a slight and short-term increase in intraocular pressure.
This side effect becomes more pronounced when the drug is used during cataract surgery. Presumably, this phenomenon is due to the ability of the active substance of the drug to block the trabecular network.
This connective formation, saturated with small capillaries, connects the ciliary edge of the iris with the posterior surface of the cornea. Intraocular pressure returns to normal on its own within 4-8 hours.
Sorbitol, which is part of the drug, can cause:
- nausea;
- tachycardia;
- chills;
- short-term increase in body temperature;
- rhinitis.
When the drug is taken locally by the conjunctival method, such side effects occur extremely rarely, since the drug is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation. After the introduction of the medicinal solution, theoretically, short-term blurring and double vision is possible.
Therefore, within 30 minutes. after the instillation procedure, you should refrain from driving vehicles and operating dangerous machinery. If any undesirable manifestations caused by individual intolerance occur, the course of treatment should be canceled.
Instructions for use
The standard therapeutic regimen involves taking 3 drops per day with equal time intervals between treatments. It is valid for all categories of patients.
If the clinical effect is unsatisfactory, the frequency of administration and the volume of the drug composition can be increased by prior agreement with the ophthalmologist.
Hilo-chest of drawers - eye drops, the price of which is affordable, which allows a wide range of patients to take the drug for a long course. When using contact lenses, they must be removed immediately before the procedure for administering the medication.
The chilo-chest of drawers does not affect the quality of vision and does not settle on the surface of this optical device. Contact lenses can be inserted immediately after instillation.
During the administration of the drug, it is advisable to avoid contact of the bottle with the skin of the periorbital zone.
The sequence of actions for instillation:
- The container with the medication must be released from the protective cap.
- The bottle is held with the dispenser downwards at an angle of 45 or 90 °.
- It is most convenient to instill in the supine position, slightly tilting the head back and placing a pillow under it.
- Next, you should gently pull back the lower eyelid, opening the conjunctival sac.
- The drug is instilled by pressing with a finger on the base of the container with the medicinal composition.
After feeding the first drop of the drug into each conjunctival sac, it is advisable to perform quick blinking movements so that the medicinal substance is evenly distributed throughout the entire space of the orbit.
After the procedure, you need to put on a protective cap on the cone-shaped dispenser of the vial to ensure the sterility of the drug composition. There are no recommendations regarding the duration of treatment with eye drops. It is determined by an ophthalmologist on an individual basis.
Interaction with other drugs
Hilo-chest of drawers - eye drops (their price is available to a wide range of potential consumers), compatible with other medicines of similar action. With parallel administration, the interval between treatment procedures should be at least 30 minutes.
Since the eye drops are intended for conjunctival use and practically do not penetrate the systemic circulation, they do not interact with other drugs.
There are no restrictions on concurrent administration with any drugs. When using drops for surgical removal of cataracts and other ophthalmic operations, it is undesirable to combine them with medications that can increase intraocular pressure.
Storage conditions and periods
The medicine is suitable for use within 36 months from the date of manufacture. After opening a sealed and sterile container with a medicinal composition, it must be used as directed within 12 weeks.
For convenience, the bottle label has a special empty column where you can indicate the date of the 1st application of the drug. The medicine should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding + 25 ° C.
It is necessary to avoid direct sunlight and contact with heating devices on the container with the medicinal solution. It is forbidden to pour eye drops into another container. Long-term storage of the Hilo-chest of drawers is possible only in the original container.
Analogues are cheaper
There are a large number of eye drops with an identical mechanism of pharmacological action and with the same list of indications for use. Many of them are cheaper than a German ophthalmic drug.
Top 5 available analogues:
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Natural tear - an inexpensive Belgian drug.
Available in the form of eye drops. It is used for dry corneal syndrome and overwork of the visual organ. The active ingredient is a water-soluble and hypoallergenic medical polymer Duasorb. In Moscow pharmacies, a bottle of OTC medication can be purchased for 110 rubles. - Optive. Ophthalmic drug based on sodium carmellose and purified glycerin. The principle of action of the drug is determined by the physicochemical properties of the constituents of the formula, and not by their pharmacological activity. Contraindicated for children. Estimated cost - 250 rubles.
- Artelak. Synthetic replacement for lacrimal secretions. Non-prescription drug made in Germany. Contains hypercarmellose, which adheres well to the corneal surface, moisturizing it. The medicinal solution is packed in a drop bottle made of medical plastic. Capacity - 10 ml. The approximate price of Artelak is 350 rubles.
- Oftagel. The drug is an ophthalmic composition of conjunctival application of a jelly-like consistency. The carbomer included in its composition forms the thinnest moisturizing film that performs barrier and protective functions. The list of indications is similar to the Hilo-chest of drawers. The medicine costs 210 rubles.
- Vidisik. Ophthalmic medication in the form of an eye gel. The drug belongs to the pharmacological category of keratoprotectors. The composition includes cetrimide and sodium hydroxide - compounds with high biochemical activity. The medication has a moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, regenerating effect. In Russian pharmacies Vidisik costs about 260 rubles.
Any of these analogs can be replaced with Hilo-chest of drawers eye drops if it is impossible to use due to individual intolerance. The lower price of medicinal solutions with an identical mechanism of pharmacological action makes it possible to select the optimal medication for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders.
Video about drops Hilo-Chest of drawers
Drops for moisturizing eyes Hilo-chest of drawers:
