Artelak - instructions for use, analogs, testimonials and release forms (eye drops Splash and Balance, Uno and moisturizing eye solution ophthalmic) medicines for the treatment of dryness of the cornea in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Artelak. Presented are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors specialists on the use of Artelak in their practice. 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 Artelak in the presence of existing structural analogues.Use to treat dryness and irritation of the cornea, dry eye syndrome in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Artelak - Moisturizing ophthalmic agent for topical use.

The composition of the Artelak means contains hypromelose - partially hydroxypropylated and methylated cellulose.

Normally, the cornea is sufficiently moisturized (mainly due to mucin, produced by conjunctiva). Mucin forms a hydrophilic surface, absorbed in the cornea. In individuals with dry eye syndrome, including mucin production deficiency, dryness of the cornea is noted, which is accompanied by itching, sensation of sand in the eyes, irritation and hyperemia. Gipromeloza helps moisturize the cornea in these patients, due to the ability to adsorb the fluid and reduce its surface tension, increasing the density of tear fluid. With the use of Artelak in patients, evaporation of the liquid from the surface of the eye decreases, as well as the severity of clinical symptoms of dryness of the cornea.

Composition

Hypromelose + auxiliary substances.

Hyaluronic acid + auxiliary substances (Artelak Splash).

Indications

• dry eye syndrome;
• to reduce the severity of symptoms of dryness of the cornea, including, such as irritation, itching, sensation of sand and pain in the eyes;
• when the cornea is dry, due to impaired production of mucin and tear fluid for various diseases, as well as incomplete closure of the eyelids;
• for additional moisturizing of the cornea when using contact lenses (solid).

Forms of release

Moisturizing ophthalmic solution in a 0.5 ml bottle and 10 ml (eye drops Artelak Balance, Artelak Balance Uno, Artelak Splash and Artelak Splash Uno).

Instructions for use and how to use them

Artelak is intended for instillation into the eye. The doctor appoints the scheme of application of the Artelak drug personally to each patient.

If the doctor did not recommend otherwise, Artelak is instilled in the conjunctival sac (several times it is necessary to pull the lower eyelid with the fingers of the free hand for the convenience of droplet administration) 1 drop several times a day.

After applying drops of Artelac in the conjunctival sac, you should move the eyeball to maximize the distribution of the fluid.

Before using Artelak, you need to remove contact lenses (soft),continue the use of lenses can be after 15 minutes.

With prolonged therapy, periodic monitoring of the patient's condition is necessary.

It is important to ensure that during the introduction of drops the tip of the bottle does not come into contact with the mucous membrane, skin and other surfaces. Immediately after use, the bottle should be covered with a protective cap to prevent contamination of the solution.

Side effect

• burning, lacrimation, the feeling of a foreign body, and also itching, burning and pain in the eyes;
• short-term blurring of vision;
• preservative (cetrimide) may cause eye irritation, the risk of this effect increases with frequent and prolonged use of drops.

Contraindications

• allergic reactions to the components of the drug;
• use in children (not enough clinical data to use the drug in this age group of patients);
• after instillation of the drug Artelak should refrain from driving the car until the clearness of vision is fully restored.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Artelac does not have a negative effect on the course of pregnancy and fetal development.The drug does not penetrate into breast milk and can be used by women when carrying a baby and breast-feeding.

Use in children

Contraindicated in children (not enough clinical data to use the drug in this age group of patients).

special instructions

Drops in a sealed bottle can be stored for up to 3 years.

After the vial has been opened, the drops can be used for no more than 6 weeks. Artelak can be stored at normal room temperature, in places that children do not have access to.

Do not use drops if the vial is damaged or if the exact date of opening the vial is unknown.

When wearing soft and hard contact lenses, you can instill the Artelak Splash into the conjunctival sac without removing the lenses.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms

After instillation of drops of Artelak, you can start driving the car and operate the mechanisms only after the clearness of vision is fully restored.

Drug Interactions

Artelak does not affect the operation of system facilities.

When appointing a comprehensive local ophthalmologic treatment, you should follow the pattern of several drugs,suggested by the doctor (it is necessary to observe the sequence of preparations and the intervals between their applications). In case of joint application with ophthalmic preparations it is recommended to observe a pause of at least 15 minutes between instillation of Artelak solution and application of eye drops. Eye ointments should always be used after instillation of Artelak solution.

It is not recommended to combine simultaneously with other drugs to moisturize the eyes and eliminate burning and hyperemia of the cornea.

Analogues of Artelak

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Hypromelose P;
• A hyphen;
• Artificial tear;
• Lacrixin;
• Moisturizing drops.

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

• Vizin;
• Vizomitin;
• Artificial tear;
• Lacrixin;
• Lacrosse;
• Ottagel;
• Ophthalmoferon;
• Othtolik;
• Systein Ultra;
• High Crom.

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