Oftagel eye drops. Price, instructions, cheap analogs, reviews

Oftagel - eye drops that have a keratoprotective effect, that is, they can become for the eyes "artificial tear". In terms of price-quality ratio, the drug is called one of the best in its category.

The gel-like consistency allows you to use the product only a few times a day. Oftagel effectively solves the problem of dry cornea, redness, "sand in the eyes" during intensive work with a computer, gadgets, protects the eyes from aggressive environmental influences.

Indications for use

The main purpose of the drug is to moisturize the mucous membrane of the eye in case of insufficiency of its own secretion, or its constant drying out due to external influences.

The following conditions can be the cause of painful sensations:

• insufficient release of tear fluid as a result of chronic diseases;
• keratoconjunctivitis dry, called dry eye syndrome (DES);
• Stevens-Jones syndrome as an acute immune response to an allergen;
• autoimmune diseases leading to dystrophy of the lacrimal glands, including Sjogren's disease;
• persistent red-eye effect after infectious diseases, during a cold or as a result of allergies;
• any eye pathologies in which incomplete contact of the cornea with a tear occurs;
• the rehabilitation period after surgical correction of vision or other invasive interventions;
• painful sensations after injury or removal of a foreign object;
• recovery after long courses of antibiotic treatment or instillation of beta-blockers.

Drying of the mucous membranes and, as a result, pain, burning, feeling of "sand in the eyes" occurs when overwork, due to insufficient sleep or prolonged work with eye strain.

Dry air, dust, smoke, and living in a polluted environment are also common causes of DES. In all these cases, Oftagel can be prescribed to additionally moisturize the dried out cornea and reduce the impact of aggressive factors.

Compound

In the composition of the Oftagel gel, the main active substance is Carbomer, a derivative of acrylic acid with a large molecule size, which is a long polymer chain. The substance has a moisturizing, enveloping and protective effect when it gets on the mucous membrane of the eyes.

Composition of Oftagel eye gel (mg / 1 g):

Carbomer (active ingredient)	2,5
Water d / i (neutral solvent)	942, 04
Sorbitol (emulsifier)	45
Lysine monohydrate	4,7
Benzalkonium chloride	0,06
Polyvinyl alcohol	5
Sodium acetate	0,7

Carbomer, in combination with neutral emulsifiers and thickening agents, is able to retain liquid around itself, which allows to achieve the effect of corneal hydration for a long time. The density of natural tears increases, which prevents the mucous membranes from drying out quickly, even with dry air.

Oftagel - eye drops, the price of which does not exceed 350 rubles, will not contain preservatives that can cause inflammation or allergies. Additional substances rarely cause intolerance or adverse reactions.

In what form is it produced

Oftagel is released in the form of drops for conjunctival application. The drug is a gel-like transparent substance, slightly opalescent in the light.

Oftagel (2.5 mg / 1 g) is packaged in 10 ml elastic polyethylene vials equipped with a pipette and a plastic screw cap. Each container is placed in a separate cardboard box with instructions for use enclosed.

Pharmacodynamics

The epithelium of the eye is constantly wetted with tear fluid, which ensures its protection and normal functionality. If, for any reason, the lubrication is insufficient, dryness, burning, inflammation and the risk of infection and corneal disease increase.

Oftagel creates a mucous membrane, thickens the water and mucin protective layers, which restores comfort when blinking.

Under the action of the drug, the mucous membrane receives the necessary protection for up to 45 minutes, after which the production of natural tears increases. The long-term effect of Oftagel is noted with insufficient secretion of glands caused by diseases, hormonal insufficiency, as well as when mucous membranes dry out from exposure to temperatures, dry air, wind, smoke.

The drug is effective for eye inflammation from overwork, as well as for insufficiently frequent blinking during strenuous work that requires constant eye contact.

In addition to moisturizing, Oftagel has a moderate disinfecting and protective effect. Covered with a mucous layer of the eye, it is less susceptible to infection. Apart from moisturizing and mechanical protection of the cornea, the drug does not reveal a separate therapeutic effect.

Pharmacokinetics

Oftagel has a dense consistency and is not able to penetrate deep into mucous membranes or be absorbed into tissues. Carbomer molecules are large in size, which does not allow penetration into cells and the bloodstream. The influence of the drug and its components on the internal organs was not found, the active and additional substances act exclusively locally.

Application

Oftagel - eye drops, the price and effectiveness of which are assessed as the most balanced in their group, has another advantage over other means from the "artificial tear" category. The gel-like structure of the drug allows you to instill the drug less often than the usual drops.

Rules for using Oftagel eye drops:

1. The procedure is performed only with clean hands. The vial with the drug must be strictly individual and used for one person.
2. Slightly tilting the head back, with one hand slightly pull the lower eyelid, with the other squeeze a drop of the product from the bottle into the space between the eyeball and the eyelid.
3. The pipette tip should be suspended and not touching the eyeball or eyelid.
4. The composition of Oftagel can affect the transparency of contact lenses. They are taken out before the instillation of the product and set back no earlier than 30 minutes later.

A gel that imitates natural tears slows down the action of other ophthalmic agents. When combining the drug with any eye drops in one course of treatment, Oftgel is instilled last, 15 minutes after other appointments.

For children under 18

Separate studies of the safety of Oftagel for children have not been conducted. Therefore, early childhood and adolescence up to 18 years is a contraindication to the appointment of the drug.

For adults

For minor violations and for prophylaxis, 1 application of Oftagel per day is prescribed. In this case, it is possible to use drops before bedtime. Based on the severity of the condition and the rate of onset of unpleasant symptoms during the day, it is allowed to increase the frequency of use up to 4 times a day.

To effectively moisturize the cornea, it is enough to apply 1 drop of the gel in one eye at a time. An increase in this dose does not affect the effectiveness of the drug. Significant relief of the condition is observed immediately after application of the product: pain in the eyes disappears, burning and dryness of the eyelids disappears.

However, treatment for any indication should not last less than 2 weeks. The usual prescribing scheme is a 30-day continuous course.

Oftagel - eye drops, the price of which allows for long-term treatment, does not have an addictive effect and is not able to accumulate in tissues.

If necessary, after agreement with the doctor, the course of treatment can be extended. For the prevention of DES caused by external factors (dry air, computer work, seasonal allergies), it is recommended to repeat the use of Oftagel 2 to 4 times a year.

For pregnant

Clinical data on the effect of the drug on the development of the fetus and the body of a pregnant woman have not been monitored, therefore, a doctor should make a decision on the possibility of using Oftagel. The same goes for the period of breastfeeding.

For the elderly

Natural deterioration in the functions of the lacrimal glands is noted after 45 years of age. In this regard, dry eye syndrome with the same irritating factors develops much more often than in young patients. As the eyelids are deformed, the wettability of the cornea worsens, symptoms of burning, irritation, microtrauma of the mucous membranes are observed.

In such cases, Oftagel is used on a general basis. Instillation of the eyes is carried out once at night. If during the day there is an increase in symptoms, the procedure is repeated. It is allowed to bury the gel up to 4 times per day. Patients using contact lenses are advised to replace them with glasses during treatment.

Other indications for the appointment of Oftagel in old age:

• increased lacrimation, as compensation for drying out of the mucous membranes;
• blockage of the lacrimal ducts with pus, salts;
• diagnosis of cataract.

The drug is prescribed as part of a multicomponent treatment for age-related visual impairment. Oftagel drops improve the condition of the cornea after ophthalmic surgery or laser correction.

Contraindications

The neutral composition of the product very rarely causes allergic reactions. Nevertheless, before applying the gel to the cornea, you should make sure that there is no intolerance to any of the components. In the complex treatment, the drug should be administered by an ophthalmologist.

A strict contraindication to the use of Oftagel is conjunctivitis of an infectious origin, as well as infection of the eyelids or cornea.. Do not prescribe the drug to patients under 18 years of age. With caution, after consulting a doctor, the eye gel is used at any stage of pregnancy and during lactation.

Overdose

No cases of drug overdose were recorded.

Side effects

Negative effects from the use of Oftagel are not noted even with prolonged use. The only unpleasant consequence is that immediately after the instillation of the drug, there is a temporary blurred vision. The effect disappears on its own after the composition is evenly distributed over the mucous membrane of the eye.

If it is necessary to get behind the wheel or operate other mechanisms, the last application of the gel is made 15 minutes before the start of the movement, during which time a full view is restored. Elderly people are recommended to bury Oftagel in a calm environment and go outside only after improving visual acuity.

Drug interactions

The carbomer-based eye gel does not chemically interact with official eye medications. The neutral composition allows Oftagel to be included in complex treatment courses. The condition for this application is the instillation of the gel after all the prescribed drugs.

In case of untimely application, the film created by Oftagel on the cornea makes it difficult for the distribution and absorption of drugs. At least 20 minutes should elapse between the main treatment and the instillation of the moisturizing gel. The last applied Oftagel promotes prolonged contact of drugs with the cornea and prolongs their action.

Storage conditions and periods

Oftagel - budget eye drops, the standard price of which is justified by the amount of the drug in the bottle, sufficient for a month's course of treatment. You can use the gel after opening the bottle only within 30 days.

Therefore, it is advisable to carry out the treatment completely according to the prescribed scheme, and when interrupting the course, strictly monitor the expiration date. The use of Oftagel after the end of the specified term is unacceptable.

After each use, the bottle is tightly closed with a lid and placed in a cardboard box to isolate it from light. It is recommended to store Oftagel with the dropper turned upside down for convenient fluid delivery at the next instillation.

Store the medicine box at temperatures up to +25 ° C. The solution is not frozen, do not put the product in the refrigerator, the lower threshold for safe storage for the eye gel is + 15 ° C.

The shelf life of Oftagel before opening the sealed bottle is 30 months. The drops should be kept out of the reach of children and pets.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

Oftagel is approved for free sale in any pharmacy chains and online stores. It is not required to present a prescription for the purchase of drops.

A popular drug is often counterfeited, so you should only buy an eye gel on official, verified sites. The cost of a Finnish-made Oftagel bottle (10 ml) ranges from 310 to 350 rubles.

Analogs

In the absence of funds in the pharmacy or other need to replace the drug, use analogs of eye drops based on the same active ingredient.

Direct analogues of Oftagel containing carbomer are the following drugs:

1. Vidisik (gel and drops) - means from the "artificial tear" group. It is allowed to use the product up to 5 times a day, 1 drop. The drug, like Oftagel, normalizes its own lacrimation. Vidisik is not prescribed for the treatment of chronic pathologies due to the presence of a preservative. The cost of the drug for a package of 10 g is about 300 rubles.
2. Eye Gel Sikapos - a drug from German manufacturers that compensates for the lack of natural lubrication of the cornea. The drug is packaged in tubes with a tip for easy application. The composition contains a preservative that sometimes causes allergic reactions.
3. Lakropos - analogue of Oftagel with an additional preservative in the composition. The product is packaged in polyethylene tubes (10 g) with a polymer tip. Indications for admission, dosages and contraindications of both drugs are the same. The average price of an analogue in a pharmacy is about 200 rubles.

Oftagel - eye drops, the price of which is not much different from most direct counterparts. In case of individual intolerance to the drug or allergy to one of the additional substances, drugs are prescribed that are similar in action, but differ in composition.

Artificial tear

Eye drops of Russian production based on hypromellose (0.5% solution). The agent is a protector of the epithelium, it is prescribed for any problems with moisturizing the mucous membrane of the eye: from surgical interventions to fatigue when driving or working with a computer.

The drug improves the characteristics of natural tears and promotes healing of injuries, poorly healing ulcers, corneal erosion.

Prescribe the use of drops Artificial tear before hardware diagnostics: gonioscopy, ultrasound, electroretinography, electrooculography. Contraindications include chemical burns of the conjunctiva and cornea in the acute phase. Other restrictions for use repeat the instructions for Oftagel.

An artificial tear is prescribed 1-2 drops for each eye up to 8 times a day. For relief of acute conditions, instillation is possible every hour. The drug has no age restrictions, and can also be used by pregnant women.

The price of a bottle of Artificial Tear (10 ml) is from 105 to 119 rubles.

Wet-Chest of Drawers

Povidone-based eye drops protect the cornea from drying out, moisturize and stimulate the production of its own tears. The composition disinfects and regenerates tissues with microtraumas, after removing foreign bodies.

Features of the appointment of the drug Vet-Komod:

• it is possible to use the product when wearing lenses;
• instillation of eyes is allowed up to 10 times a day;
• it is not recommended to combine the product with other ophthalmic preparations;
• ophthalmic ointments are applied after using Vet-Komod.

Drops rarely cause an allergic response of the body and have no contraindications except for childhood. It is allowed to use the product during pregnancy. The Vet-Komod solution (10 ml) costs about 260 rubles.

Optiv

Drops based on Carmellose sodium and Glycerol are a lubricant that can qualitatively moisturize the mucous membrane of the eye. The drug is used to relieve symptoms and treat DES of any origin. Optiv drops are capable of lowering intraocular pressure and can be prescribed in the postoperative period and before surgery.

The standard prescription involves instilling 1-2 drops in each eye up to 2 times a day, unless the doctor has prescribed otherwise.

Sometimes the development of adverse reactions is noted:

• swelling of the eyelids;
• burning;
• accumulation of crusts around the eyes;
• increased discomfort;
• in rare cases - conjunctivitis.

Do not use drops until you reach 18 years of age and during gestation. The price of a bottle of Optiv in a 10 mg package is about 450 rubles.

Oftagel - moisturizing eye drops that can help with daily fatigue, allergies and serious eye diseases.

The drug of the "artificial tear" group has a lot of analogues in the pharmaceutical market, the price of which differs in several times, and the action can both duplicate and have real discrepancies with the analogue or cause side effects. Therefore, the selection of an effective remedy should be made by a doctor.

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