Oftagel - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (eye gel 0.25%, drops) for the treatment of conjunctivitis, dryness and eye irritation in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Ottagel. Comments of visitors of the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Oftagel in their practice are presented. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Ottagel in the presence of existing structural analogs. Use for the treatment of conjunctivitis, dryness and irritation of the eyes in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.Composition of the preparation.

Ottagel - a preparation for moisturizing and protecting the cornea. Ottagel contains a carbomer, which is a high molecular weight carboxyvinylpolymer (polyacrylate). The carbomer increases the viscosity of the tear, forming a protective moisturizing film on the surface of the cornea, thickens the mucinous and aqueous layers of the tear film. Oftagel reduces irritation symptoms associated with dry eye syndrome, which includes compensatory lacrimation, itching, burning, sensation of foreign body in the eye and visual fatigue.

Prolonged contact of the tear film with the cornea has a beneficial effect with a decrease in the secretion of tear fluid. With simultaneous application Oftagel can prolong the absorption of other ophthalmic drugs.

Composition

Carbomer 974P + auxiliary substances.

Pharmacokinetics

Because of the relatively large size of the carbomer molecule, penetration through the cornea is unlikely.

Indications

Diseases accompanied by dry eye syndrome, manifested compensatory lacrimation, itching, burning, sensation of foreign body in the eye, including:

• dry keratoconjunctivitis;
• irritation of the eyes (as a result of exposure to dust, smoke, when working on a computer - "office eye syndrome");
• insufficient teardrop;
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome;
• Sjogren's disease;
• diseases of the eyelids, resulting in inadequate contact of the cornea with a tear.

Restorative therapy after laser and surgical interventions on the cornea.

Forms of release

Eye gel 0.25%.

Other dosage forms, be it drops in the eyes or tablets, do not exist.

Instructions for use and how to use them

Oftagel is instilled in 1 drop 1-4 times a day, depending on the severity of the symptoms.

Before using the product, you should wash your hands; Before digging Ophtagel, the head should be tilted back, pull the lower eyelid and drip 1 drop of gel into the conjunctival sac between the lower eyelid and the eye.

Do not touch the eye and eyelids with the tip of the pipette. After using the drug, you must immediately close the bottle.

Side effect

• transient fogging
• short-term burning sensation
• local eye irritation.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

There were no adequate controlled trials of the use of Oftagel in pregnant women.

The use of the drug during pregnancy and during lactation is possible only according to the doctor's prescription.

special instructions

Benzalkonium chloride, which is part of the drug, can be absorbed and discolored contact lenses. Therefore, before using Oftagel, contact lenses should be removed and reinstalled 30 minutes after instillation of the drug.

If it is necessary to prescribe ophthalmic ophthalmic drops simultaneously with Ophtagel, Othagel should be administered last with an interval of at least 15 minutes.

It should be borne in mind that the vial with the drug is intended for use in only one person.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms

Eye gel Oftagel can cause a short-term decrease in visual acuity. Before driving a car or working with mechanical devices, you should wait until the visual acuity is fully restored.

Drug Interactions

The drug interaction between Ophthalgel and other drugs has not been studied.

Analogues of the drug Oftagel

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Vidisik;
• Lacrosse.

Analogues on the curative effect (remedies for the treatment of dry eye syndrome):

• Vizomitin;
• Lacrixin;
• Ophthalmoferon;
• Othtolik;
• A natural tear;
• High Crom.

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