Taufon, eye drops 4% 10 ml

Pharmacotherapeutic group:metabolic agent

ATX code: S01XA.

Pharmacological properties: Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid formed in the body during the conversion of cysteine. It stimulates the processes of reparation and regeneration in dystrophic diseases and diseases accompanied by acute disturbance of ocular tissue metabolism.

It promotes normalization of functions of cell membranes, activization of energy and metabolic processes, preservation of electrolyte composition of cytoplasm due to accumulation of K+ and Ca2+, improvement of nerve impulse conducting conditions.

Pharmacokinetics:

In local administration systemic absorption is low.

Indications

The drug is prescribed to adults with:

In all indications the drug is used as part of complex therapy.

Active ingredient

Taurine

Composition

1 ml of the solution contains:

Active ingredient: taurine – 40 mg

Excipients:

methylparahydroxybenzoate (methylparaben) – 1 mg

1 M sodium hydroxide solution to pH 5.0 – 6.5

water for injection to 1 ml.

How to take, the dosage

In cataracts Taufon is prescribed in the form of installations in 1-2 drops 2-4 times a day for three months. The course is repeated at one-month intervals.

In traumas and dystrophic corneal diseases the same doses are used for one month.

In open-angle glaucoma (in combination with butylamine hydroxypropoxyphenoxymethyl methyloxadiazole and its combined forms or timolol) – 1-2 drops twice a day, 15-20 minutes before prescribing one of the hypotensive agents, for 6 weeks followed by withdrawal for 2 weeks.

Interaction

In patients with glaucoma (open-angle) a significant enhancement of the hypotensive effect of β-adrenoblockers (timolol and butylaminohydroxypropoxyphenoxymethyl methyloxadiazole) when combined with Taufon was noted.

Increased effect is achieved by increasing the outflow easy ratio and reducing aqueous humor production.

Contraindications

Individual hypersensitivity to taurine, children under 18 years of age.

Side effects

Allergic reactions.

If the side effects specified in the instructions are aggravated, or if you notice any other side effects not specified in the instructions, tell your doctor.

Pregnancy use

There is no sufficient experience in using the drug during pregnancy, breastfeeding. It is possible to use Taufon for treatment of pregnant and lactating women by prescription of the attending physician, if the expected therapeutic effect exceeds the risk of possible side effects.

Similarities

Taufon, Dibicor, Taurine, Taurine Renewal, CardioAktiv, Taustin