Lakropos - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (gel eye or ointment 0.2%) drugs for the treatment of dry eye syndrome in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Lacropos. Comments of visitors of the site - consumers of this medicine, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Lacrosis 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 Lacrosse in the presence of existing structural analogs. Use for the treatment of dry eye syndrome in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Lacropos - keratoprotective agent. Carbomer (the active substance of the drug Lakropos) is a high molecular weight polymer and is a combination of polyacrylic acid and water as a dispersion medium. It promotes the replacement of the aqueous and mucin layers of the tear film, increases the viscosity of the tear, forming a protective moisturizing film on the surface of the cornea.

Composition

Carbomer + auxiliary substances.

Pharmacokinetics

Due to its physico-chemical properties, Lakropos gel remains on the surface of the eye for a long time and does not penetrate the tissues of the eye. The carbomer is not resorbed and is not deposited in tissues due to the high molecular weight of its molecule.

Indications

• impaired tear production;
• dry eye syndrome as a liquid lacrimer.

Forms of release

Eye gel 0.2% (sometimes mistakenly called ointment).

The medicinal form of eye drops at the time of publication of the drug in the Directory did not exist.

Instructions for use and dosing regimen

Bury 1 drop of gel in the conjunctival sac 3-5 times a day and about 30 minutes before bedtime. Throw your head back a little, with your index finger slightly to remove the lower eyelid.Holding the tube in the vertical position above the level of the eye (without touching the eye surface) with the other hand, drip 1 drop of gel into the conjunctival sac. After instillation, slowly follow the eyes in different directions for better distribution of the gel. Then gently close your eyes.

When instilled, avoid contact between the tip of the tube and the surface of the eye and eyelid. After the procedure is finished, put a protective cap on the tube.

Removing the eye gel from the tube should be carefully pressed, without crushing or twisting the tube.

The frequency of instillation of the gel is determined individually, depending on the severity of the clinical picture and according to the recommendations of the doctor. If necessary, Lakropos can be digested more often.

It is recommended to distribute gel applications evenly throughout the day.

In cases requiring long-term therapy, you should consult an ophthalmologist.

Side effect

• hypersensitivity reactions to one of the components in the formulation;
• allergic reactions;
• transient visual impairment;
• the gel contains cetrimide as a preservative, which can cause eye irritation (for example, burning, redness, foreign body sensation),as well as damage to the epithelium of the cornea, mainly with prolonged therapy.

Contraindications

• wearing soft contact lenses;
• children and adolescents under 18;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Adequate strictly controlled clinical trials of the drug with the participation of pregnant women were not conducted.

During pregnancy and during lactation, it is possible to use the drug only after a careful evaluation by the doctor of the expected benefit of therapy for the mother and the possible risk to the fetus or infant.

Use in children

Contraindicated in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years.

special instructions

With the simultaneous use of several eye medicines, Lakropos should be instilled last, not earlier than 15 minutes after the use of eye drops.

Lacropos gel should not be used when wearing soft contact lenses. Before instillation of the drug, hard contact lenses should be removed and reinstalled 15-30 minutes after instillation of the drug.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms

Immediately after instillation of the eye gel, Lacropos may experience a brief disturbance of visual acuity, leading to a slowing of mental and physical reactions. Therefore, it is not recommended to apply the drug directly before working with mechanisms and driving vehicles. Within 30 minutes after instillation, it is necessary to refrain from occupations requiring increased attention.

Drug Interactions

Interaction with other drugs has not been studied.

Lakropos gel can prolong the action of other ophthalmic drugs with simultaneous application.

Analogues of the drug Lacrosse

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Vidisik;
• Ottagel.

Analogues of the drug Lakropos on the pharmacological group (keratoprotective agents):

• D-sorbitol
• Avitar;
• Aystil;
• Actipol;
• Allergodyl;
• Atropine;
• Balarpan;
• Betadrin;
• Betazon;
• Betaxolol;
• Vividrin;
• Vidisik;
• Vizin;
• Visimed;
• Vitasik;
• Ganforte;
• Hydrovit;
• Histimet;
• Histochrome;
• Glaucot;
• Daltifen;
• Dexoethane;
• Dicaine;
• Dorzopt;
• Duoprost;
• Euphrasia D3;
• Zaditen;
• Zovirax;
• Igrels;
• Indocide;
• Innolier;
• Irifrin;
• Quinax;
• Korneregel;
• Cromoglyn;
• Xalatan;
• Xoneuf;
• Lacrixin;
• Lacrisifi;
• Latamonom;
• Lens-Chest of drawers;
• Lofox;
• Maxidex;
• Midimax;
• Montevizine;
• Naklof;
• Niolol;
• Normax;
• Normoglaukon;
• Okatsin;
• Okumol;
• Optinol;
• Ofloxacin;
• Ottagel;
• Oftan;
• Pilocarpine;
• Pilotimol;
• Prolatan;
• Reactin;
• Retinalamine;
• Rotima Timolol;
• Systein;
• A natural tear;
• Teardrop;
• Solcoseryl;
• Sorbitol;
• Sofradex;
• Sulfacil sodium;
• Taurine;
• Taufon;
• Timolol;
• Timothy;
• Tobramycin;
• Uniflox;
• Phenylephrine;
• Floxal;
• Fotil;
• Hilo-chest of drawers;
• Cycloptic;
• Tsifran;
• Chibroxin;
• Eilea;
• Emoxipine.

Response of the ophthalmologist

I prescribe gel Lakropos to patients who complain about dry eyes. Most often, a similar problem (dry eye syndrome) is associated with a violation of the production of tear fluid. During treatment and for some time after it, patients notice a significant improvement in their well-being. But gradually the discomfort in the eyes comes back and they have to re-use Lakropos gel or its analog. Several times in my practice, there were adverse reactions to this drug. They were manifested by the reddening of the conjunctiva, burning sensations and unpleasant sensations in the eyes. In all cases, Lakropos had to be discontinued.

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