Taufon, eye drops 4% 10 ml

Pharmacotherapeutic group: metabolic agent.

The ATX code: SO1XA.

Pharmacological properties: Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid formed in the body during conversion of cysteine. It stimulates the processes of repair and regeneration in diseases of dystrophic nature and diseases accompanied by acute metabolic disorder of eye tissues.

Promotes normalization of cell membrane functions, activation of energy and metabolic processes, preservation of the electrolyte composition of the cytoplasm due to K+ and Ca2+ accumulation, improvement of nerve impulse conducting conditions.

Pharmacokinetics:

In local administration systemic absorption is low.

Indications

Cataract, Corneal trauma, Eye burns, GlaucomaThe drug is prescribed for adults with:

– Corneal dystrophies;

– Aged, traumatic, radiation and other types of cataracts;

– Corneal trauma (as a stimulant of reparative processes);

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– Primary open-angle glaucoma in combination with β-adrenoblockers (to improve outflow of aqueous humor).

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

Active ingredient

Taurine

Composition

1 ml of the solution contains:

The active ingredient:

• taurine – 40 mg

Excipients:

• methylparahydroxybenzoate (methylparaben) – 1 mg

• 1 M sodium hydroxide solution – to pH 5.0 – 6.5,

• Water for injection – up to 1 ml

How to take, the dosage

Topically. In cataracts, Taufon^® is administered as instillations of 1-2 drops 2-4 times daily for three months. The course is repeated at one month intervals.

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

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

Instructions for use of the tube dropper

1. Open the dropper tube by rotating the cap around the axis.

2. Put drops in your eyes by pressing down on the side of the tube/drip tube.

3. Close the tube cap as far as it will go.

Instructions for use of the dropper bottle

1. To puncture the neck, twist the cap clockwise with some force until the bottom edge of the cap locks into the dropper bottle body.

2 After piercing the neck, turn the cap counterclockwise and remove it.

3. Put drops into your eyes by pressing down on the body of the dropper bottle.

4. Close the dropper bottle by placing the cap on and turning it clockwise until the bottom edge of the cap locks into the dropper bottle housing.

The instructions for use of the dropper bottle

1. Remove the aluminum cap and rubber stopper from the bottle using scissors.

Place the polyethylene dropper cap that comes in the bottle by removing the packaging.

3 Turn the bottle upside down and drip drops by squeezing the body of the dropper cap.

4: Close the drip cap with the small cap attached to the base of the drip cap by tearing off the three webbing pieces.

Interaction

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

The effect is enhanced by increasing the easy outflow coefficient and reducing aqueous moisture production.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to taurine,
• children under 18 years.

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Side effects

An allergic reaction may occur.

Overdose

There are no data on overdose.

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

Dibicor, Taurine, Taurine Renewal, CardioAktiv, Taustin