Natural teardrop eye drops. Price, instructions for use, analogues, reviews

One of the most common problems in ophthalmology is insufficient production of tear fluid. As a result, a person feels discomfort in the eyes, which interferes with normal life, and can also harm the mucous membrane of the eye.

To solve this problem, there are special drops, the composition of which is maximum close to natural tearsproduced by the lacrimal glands. The cost of the drug can be attributed to the middle price segment.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies, drug price

The drug is sold over the counter without a prescription. If a person has an eye condition or uses contact lenses, it is worth visiting a doctor.

The cost varies depending on the region of Russia:

City	Price for 15 ml in rub.
Moscow	496
St. Petersburg	492
Kaliningrad	417
Novosibirsk	533
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky	510
Chita	477
Krasnoyarsk	559
Novorossiysk	496
Irkutsk	437
Magadan	490

Composition, release form

The drug has a convenient packaging for use:

• the bottle is made of dense plastic, which allows it to be stable;
• the lid fits snugly and closes tightly, this ensures that the drug does not spill;
• the bottle has a built-in dropper that allows you to dispense the drug during use.

For implementation, the bottle with the drug is packed in a cardboard box.

The drops have the following composition:

• dextran;
• disodium EDTA;
• sodium chloride;
• potassium chloride;
• banzalconium chloride;
• hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose);
• sodium hydroxide;
• sterile water.

Principle of operation and efficiency

Natural tears (eye drops, the price of which refers to average values) have the main effect - moisturizing the cornea, replenishing the lack of natural tears.

When assessing the composition, 2 main substances come to the fore - dextran and hypromellose.

Name of substance
Dextran	Hypromellose
Areas of use	With significant blood loss; in case of shock; in case of poisoning; with violations of blood flow, especially during the treatment of thrombophlebitis.	Insufficient formation of natural tears; lack of natural tears due to rapid evaporation; a disease in which a person does not have the opportunity to close his eyelids tightly; pathological change in the shape of the eyelids; the situation of eversion of the eyelids; recovery after plastic surgery; corneal diseases - erosion and ulcerative formations; recovery from burns; dystrophic lesions of the cornea; microscopic defects of the epithelium; dry eye syndrome; keratosis; eye tissue irritation caused by environmental conditions; reaction to wearing contact lenses; ophthalmic allergy; performing ultrasound of the eye; after removal of a foreign body.
Result from use	Promotes improved blood circulation; stimulates the formation and removal of urine from the body; promotes the removal of poisons and decay products.	The main effect of the drug is hydration; lubricates and softens the cornea; returns the tear film to its natural optical properties by stabilizing and restoring the structure; promotes the restoration of the epithelium when it is damaged; reduces the swelling of the eye tissues.

The drug combination of Hypromellose and Dextran forms duasorb - a water-soluble polymer system that has the following effects:

• moisturizes the cornea;
• increases the duration of exposure of natural tears, due to its stabilization;
• the duration of the effect reaches 90 minutes;
• not addictive.

Reviews of the drug from people who have been using it for a long time demonstrate several advantages:

• the effectiveness of the moisturizing component compared to other moisturizing drops;
• lack of discomfort after instillation, especially the feeling of "sand in the eyes";
• long-term preservation of the tear film;
• the absence of the effect of blurring the eyes immediately after instillation and the need to wait for the vision to clear up, what happens when using drugs with a denser consistency, especially often it is provoked by gels and ointments;
• absence of serious contraindications and significant side effects;
• after using the drops, the visual effect of a "clear look" is observed, fatigue and swelling of the skin around the eyes disappear;
• at the beginning of treatment, it is permissible to do frequent instillations, since the total amount per day is not limited;
• a convenient dropper and a bottle that is comfortable to carry with you even in a small women's handbag;
• Tightly screw cap prevents dripping.

Indications for use

Natural teardrop eye drops (the price is justified based on effectiveness) are prescribed in the following situations:

• decreased productivity of the lacrimal apparatus, the formation of signs of "dry eye": dryness, burning sensation, a feeling of a speck in the eye, soreness, redness, tightness, a feeling of squeezing, intolerance to bright Sveta;
• impairment of tear production with certain medications: sedatives, antidepressants, high blood pressure medications, oral contraceptives, allergy medications, diuretics, pain relievers;
• a decrease in the frequency of blinking and, as a result, a decrease in the quality of moisture;
• a change in the composition of the natural tears, as a result of which it becomes more watery;
• a long period of eye strain - professional activity, working in front of a computer, driving a car, reading, watching TV;
• the influence of unfavorable factors of the external environment: dust, smoke, dry air;
• when using some types of contact lenses, about half of people with dry eye syndrome wear lenses;
• independent onset of symptoms: discomfort, burning sensation, fear of light, lacrimation, sensation of a foreign body, in the event that these symptoms are not caused by pathological processes;
• old age - in the process of aging, the production of tear fluid may decrease;
• after consulting a doctor, a natural tear can be prescribed for preventive purposes, for example, before an important event.

Often a person is bothered by several symptoms at once, which increase in the evening, worsening the general condition. The situation is complicated by fans, heaters and even a hair dryer.

Dry eye syndrome is rarely permanent. Usually it has a burst-like course, reappears when conditions worsen and passes in a favorable situation.

Dryness syndrome in the absence of care and treatment can provoke the following problems on the rise:

1. Decreased local immunity.
2. Difficulty in evacuating foreign bodies and dust, resulting in microtrauma.
3. A complication, such as a bacterial infection, may occur that requires serious treatment.
4. When the condition worsens, squamous cell metaplasia and loss of goblet cells develop.
5. In difficult cases, there is a thickening of the cornea, erosion, the occurrence of epithelial defects.
6. With further development, scarring, thinning and perforation of the cornea occurs.
7. In extreme cases, vision deterioration occurs, up to its complete gradual loss.

Contraindications and side effects

The medicinal product is not recommended for use in the following situations:

• increased sensitivity to at least one component indicated in the composition;
• the instruction prohibits the use of the drug in children, since no clinical studies have been conducted with the participation of children.

The only side effect described in the instructions is the occurrence of allergies.

Medical research on the side effects of hypromellose has highlighted the following possible problems:

• redness of the eyes;
• reaction to light;
• gluing eyelashes;
• a feeling of discomfort in the eyes;
• itching and irritation.

There is no information on cases of drug overdose. Provided the composition is as close as possible to natural tears, the probability of an overdose tends to 0.

Instructions for use

Natural tear - eye drops, the price of which allows you to have them in your home medicine cabinet, have the following scheme of use:

1. The first rule is to check the current expiration date. The use of expired funds is dangerous to life and health.
2. Before using, be sure to wash your hands with soap and water. If this is not possible, they need to be treated with an antibacterial agent. Next, you need to wipe your hands dry.
3. Wash face before instillation.
4. To prevent the cold remedy from irritating the eyes, it should be warmed in the palms of your hands. This is especially important if the bottle is stored in the refrigerator.
5. When instilling it, you should carefully monitor that the nose of the bottle does not touch anything. Contact with skin, eyelashes or mucous membranes of the eye can transmit bacteria, which will render the solution unusable. Ophthalmic solutions must be strictly sterile.
6. For instillation, you need to open the bottle, tilt your head back a little. Pull the skin under the eye down. Look up. You need to try to get as close to the inner corner of the eye as possible. Thus, the drop falls directly into the conjunctival sac.
7. Drop 1 or 2 drops depending on the result.
8. If by chance a larger amount of the drug poured out of the bottle than the instructions require, it will flow out without causing harm.
9. After instillation, you need to close your eyes and try to maintain the position of the body for 1-2 minutes, this is necessary for the maximum distribution of the drop over the mucous membrane. If possible, you can massage the corners of the eyes with light movements.
10. Over time, the eyes can be opened, and excess drug and tears must be removed from the skin with a clean napkin.
11. Repeat the entire sequence of actions with the second eye.
12. The drug does not require re-instillation. If there is no effect, it is worth stopping use and consulting a doctor. If the drip type of moisturizing does not help, experts prescribe drugs in the form of gels and ointments.
13. If the doctor prescribes several drugs for treatment, it is important to maintain an interval between use of 30 minutes. This rule is necessary to prevent mixing of several active ingredients.

There are precautionary rules when using eye drops:

• if the drug was stored in conditions that contradict the rules specified in the instructions, use should be discarded;
• if any side effects occur, it is worth stopping use and seeking advice to change the medication;
• if the drops cause itchy eyes, you should rinse them with water and seek help;
• when opening the bottle, it is important to use it within a month, or stop using it and dispose of it;
• it is forbidden to use drops that have already been used by another person, they must be personal.

Together with the use of hydrating drops, additional methods of treating dry eye syndrome are used.

A set of measures	What exactly is recommended to do
Avoiding irritating factors that trigger an increase in symptoms.	Avoid dusty, smoky areas or use personal protective equipment; humidify the air with a humidifier; avoid strong currents of dry air.
Reduce situations in which eye strain occurs.	Reduce the amount of time spent at the computer; reduce TV viewing time; read in sufficient light, use reading glasses if necessary, keep the book at an optimal distance from the eyes.
Treatment of inflammatory processes of the eye.	The use of local medicines - drops, ointments, compresses; if necessary, systemic antibacterial drugs are used.
Hygiene	Using your own face towel; when crusts form on the eyelids and eyelashes, it is important to remove them in a timely manner with clean hands or cotton pads using antibacterial agents; timely change of bed linen, at the initial stages of treatment this may be required more often than usual.

special instructions

Eye drops used in case of insufficient production of natural lacrimal secrets have special instructions in the application, for neglect of which you can pay a great price:

• It is not recommended to use while waiting for a baby and during breastfeeding, as there have been no adequate standardized studies on this topic. If the attending physician gives permission, then this is possible, provided that the potential harm does not exceed the expected benefit.

  

• The drug cannot be used as an injection, it is intended only for instillation.
• If a person uses contact lenses, they should be removed before instillation and maintained at an interval of 15 minutes before use.
• Natural tear manufacturer Alkon produces a special solution for lenses. The joint use of funds from one manufacturer has a positive effect on the therapeutic effect.

Interaction with other drugs

Clinical trials have not demonstrated the presence of an interaction of natural tears with other ophthalmic drugs. In some cases, the medicine is recommended in addition to the main treatment, provided that the required pause of 30 minutes is observed.

Storage conditions and periods

Natural teardrop is produced in Belgium by Alkon.

After opening the bottle, the drug can be stored for only 1 month. After that, the tool can no longer be used. This condition can be a big disadvantage for using drops in people who do not need frequent or even daily use.

Storage temperature from 8 to 30 degrees in a dark place. Unopened packaging can be stored for up to 3 years.

The storage area must be out of reach of children.

Analogs

Natural tears (eye drops, the price of which can be comparable to other similar drugs) has a large number of analogs in pharmacies that are similar in release form or composition. The spread in the cost of Natural tears in Russia for 15 ml from 417 to 559 rubles.

Name	Package volume	Price in rub.
Visin Classic	15 ml	456
Systain ultra ophthalmic agent	15 ml	315
Dephysleosis	10 ml	51
Slezin	15 ml	283
Korneregel 5%, release form - ophthalmic gel	10 g	678
Optinol express hydration	10 ml	259
Montevizin	10ml	225
Visoptic	15ml	276
Cationorm	10ml	669
Opti-free	15ml	168

The Natural Tear preparation can be classified as a hydrating agent that is necessary if there is a problem of insufficient moisture in the eye. Reviews of the effectiveness of the drops indicate that they help to remove discomfort and make the look fresh.

You can use them after consulting your doctor. The examination is necessary to exclude the presence of ophthalmic pathology. When comparing prices for similar drugs, we can conclude that they are within the average cost.

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