Taufon eye drops 4% 10 ml x1 plastic bottle

The drug Taufon is useful vitamins that will help maintain eye health. After their use, the dullness of the eyes will disappear, they will become more expressive. Vitamins also help fight fatigue of the visual apparatus and nourish them with useful substances. Drops help fight various eye diseases, have minimal contraindications and, in rare cases, cause adverse reactions.

How to apply Taufon eye drops correctly

The drug is used as an infusion of drops into the eye. 1-2 drops are enough for one eye. This procedure should be carried out 3-4 times a day for 3 months. You can resume the course only after taking a break for 30 days.

In case of dystrophic problems of the cornea, as well as in case of eye injury, vitamins should be used in the same amount for a month.

For open-angle glaucoma, it is also necessary to drop 1-2 drops into the eye 2 times a day. The product should be used 15-20 minutes before taking antihypertensive medications. In this situation, the treatment course lasts 1.5 months. You need to stop using the drug gradually, over 10-14 days.

Elderly people use drops in the same way and in the same dose. There is no need to adjust the dose.

Taufon - description

Taufon 4% in the form of eye drops is a drug included in the group of local stimulators of tissue regeneration and metabolic processes. The product is produced.

The main active ingredient of the drug is taurine in a volume of 40 mg/1 ml.

The medicine is available in special tube-droppers for convenient use, 1.5, 2 and 5 ml, in a package from 1 to 10 such droppers, the cost is about 270 rubles/10 pieces. A cheaper option is a 10 ml bottle, its price is 185 rubles. Among the excipients of the drug are:

• sodium hydroxide;

• water for solution;
• nipagin (antioxidant to extend shelf life).

The drops are colorless in appearance and have no odor. They can be stored for 3 years at temperatures up to +20 degrees; after opening, the product is used within 14 days. Afterwards it becomes unsuitable for therapy.

Taufon Tabs product

For maximum effect, Taufon Tabs vitamins can be additionally prescribed along with the drops. The drug is available in tablet form. The composition contains 14 components that have a beneficial effect on the visual apparatus. These include minerals, vitamins and carotenoids.

The composition is designed in such a way that it can improve eye function. It is used for large and frequent visual loads, as well as for eye fatigue.

The instructions say that the tablets should be taken once a day, regardless of meals. The duration of the therapeutic course is 90 days.

How does the medicine work?

Taurine brings great benefits to the visual organs. This is a sulfoamino acid, which is formed in the human body from cysteine ​​(an essential amino acid). The substance is normally found in a number of tissues and is included in bile in small quantities. Taurine is present in eye tissues, but during some processes its amount is greatly reduced. This causes the progression of pathologies. The volume of taurine decreases sharply with cataracts, retinal dystrophy, in smaller volumes, but taurine still decreases:

• when working with a computer for a long time;
• with heavy visual loads in schoolchildren and students;
• under the influence of electromagnetic radiation from gadgets.

Also, the work of sulfoamino acid is disrupted due to lipid metabolism failures, an imbalance of metabolic processes, and mechanical damage to the eyes. Taufon contains taurine, which is urgently needed when its production and entry into tissues is impaired. After instillation of the medicine, taurine performs the following actions:

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• anti-cataract;
• retinoprotective;
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• metabolic;
• antioxidant;
• regenerating;
• antidystrophic.

The drug is distinguished by its ability to improve energy processes and also increases the rate of restoration of affected tissues. In some cases, a person is prescribed to take taurine tablets - the indications are severe diseases of the organs of vision. The tablets also help as an anticonvulsant, hepatoprotector, neurotransmitter, they reduce blood pressure and have a cardiotonic effect.

Indications for use

Since the medicine has metabolic, healing and restorative properties, the main indication for use is dystrophic changes in the retina. These include a large group of diseases of the retina of the eyes, in which the death of retinal cells occurs with progressive deterioration of vision.

Most often, retinal dystrophy develops with atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Taufon can also be given to smokers, obese people, and frequent exposure to the sun. It will become a prevention or therapeutic agent against degenerative phenomena and aging of eye tissue. The medicine is also indicated for the following conditions:

• deficiency of vitamins, minerals;

• hereditary eye diseases;
• frequent stress;
• work with computer;
• previous viral eye diseases.

Taufon should also be used to improve the condition of the eyes in case of corneal dystrophy - a hereditary pathology that develops against the background of local or systemic metabolic disorders. Drops will be beneficial for cataracts:

• traumatic;
• ray;
• senile;
• diabetic.

In complex therapy, it is prescribed for glaucoma, since taurine helps normalize intraocular pressure. The remedy is especially indicated for primary open-angle glaucoma. As a repair stimulator, Taufon is best used for any damage to the cornea. We are talking about mechanical injuries, burns, chemical exposure, and foreign bodies.

Analogues and substitutes

Among the structural analogues we can name drugs under the trade name “Taurine”, which contain the substance of the same name and are produced by different companies. Among them are Taurine-Solopharm (110 rubles), Taurine (60 rubles). The cheapest drops are Taurine, Pharmstandard - they cost only 28 rubles. Also, taurine, together with interferon-alpha, is contained in Genferon-Lite eye drops (390 rubles). The table below shows analogues by therapeutic effect:

When using the drug, the local hypotensive effect of beta-blockers is enhanced. This must be taken into account when treating glaucoma; in some cases, the dose of beta-blockers can be reduced.

Cheaper analogues of Taufon

When assessing the benefits and harms of eye drops, it often becomes necessary to replace the prescribed drug with a drug with a similar effect. Typically, patients first try to find inexpensive, but no less effective substitutes. Cheaper Russian-made analogues of Taufon include the following medications:

1. Taurine is based on the same active substance (taurine) in the same concentration (4%). The amino acid solution is available not only in the form of eye drops, but also in ampoules for injection. The active component of the drug helps improve regenerative processes and enrich the tissues of the organs of vision with oxygen. The cost of Taurine, which protects the eyes from the effects of harmful radiation from a computer monitor, ranges from 45-72 rubles.
2. Inexpensive but effective analogues of Taufon in terms of the active substance include Taurine Bufus. The medicine is included in the treatment regimen for cataracts and glaucoma, signs of retinal dystrophy. A distinctive feature of the drug is associated with retinoprotective and metabolic effects, the ability to restore the eye membrane after injury. The cost of Taurine Bufus drops, which cure conjunctival erosion, ranges from 57-73 rubles.

The composition of Oftan Katahrom differs from Taufon due to three active components. The presence of cytochrome C protects the cornea from the aggression of antioxidants and clouding of the eye lens. Thanks to the influence of adenosine, inflammation is quickly cured and tear production is enhanced. The addition of nicotinamide restores lens cells, which protects against the appearance of cataracts. The medicinal properties of the affordable analogue were reflected in the price indicator - the cost of Oftan Katachroma is in the range of 362-394 rubles.

Contraindications, side effects

Despite the obvious benefits of Taufon eye drops, harm and negative effects can also be observed. This applies to cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance, but this condition is rare. Sometimes allergic reactions to additional components are observed, which will also be a contraindication to Taufon therapy.

The medicine, according to the instructions, is not indicated for use in persons under 18 years of age.

The drug is most often recommended in older people (after 40 years), but in case of deterioration of vision, injuries and high visual loads, it is still prescribed to children. The age limit is not considered strict, since the active substance is related to the human body. The dosage for children is usually reduced by 2 times compared to adults, and from 10 years of age standard doses are used. During therapy, local reactions and the child’s general well-being should be closely monitored.

During pregnancy, you should not use Taufon unless absolutely necessary in the 1st trimester, when organ formation occurs. In the 2-3 trimesters, the use of the drug is possible; no negative effects on the fetus have been identified. During lactation, the drug is also not contraindicated, since systemic absorption is minimal. Possible side effects were recorded:

• redness of the eyes;
• itching, burning;
• irritation.

Usually the burning goes away literally within 10-15 seconds after administering the medicine. The prolonged presence of these signs may indicate the development of an allergic reaction to the drug.

Taufon 4% 15 ml eye drops.

Instructions for medical use of the drug TAUFON® Trade name Taufon® International nonproprietary name Taurine Dosage form Eye drops 4% 15 ml Composition 1 ml of solution contains the active substance - taurine 40.0 mg; excipients: benzalkonium chloride, water for injection. Description Transparent colorless liquid Pharmacotherapeutic group Drugs for the treatment of eye diseases Other drugs for the treatment of eye diseases Code ATC S01ХА Pharmacological properties Pharmacokinetics When applied topically, systemic absorption is low. In body tissues it is practically not subject to oxidation. It is found in free form in the liver, muscles, cardiac, nervous, and brain tissues, and in the blood (more in blood cells than in plasma). Excreted by the kidneys. Pharmacodynamics Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid formed in the body during the conversion of cysteine. Stimulates repair and regeneration processes in diseases of a dystrophic nature and diseases accompanied by significant metabolic disorders of eye tissue. Helps normalize the function of cell membranes, activate energy and metabolic processes, preserve the electrolyte composition of the cytoplasm due to the accumulation of K+ and Ca2+, and improve the conditions for nerve impulse conduction. Indications for use - dystrophic lesions of the retina of the eye - dystrophy and injury of the cornea - cataracts (senile, diabetic, traumatic and radiation) Method of administration and doses For cataracts, Taufon® is prescribed in the form of instillations of 2-3 drops into each eye 2-4 times a day day every day for 3 months. The courses are repeated at monthly intervals. For injuries, use in the same doses for 1 month. Side effects - allergic reactions Contraindications - increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug - children under 18 years of age Drug interactions There is evidence of the effectiveness of the drug when used together with β-blockers for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. The effect is enhanced by increasing the coefficient of ease of outflow and reducing the production of aqueous humor. If it is necessary to use other ophthalmic drugs simultaneously, the interval between the use of taurine and other drugs should be at least 10-15 minutes. Special instructions If the integrity of the bottle is damaged, as well as if the solution becomes cloudy, the drug should not be used. When instilled, it does not cause a burning sensation. The preservative benzalkonium chloride contained in the drug may irritate the eyes when wearing contact lenses, so any contact lenses should be removed before instillation and put on no earlier than 15 minutes later. It is necessary to ensure that the tip of the dropper bottle does not come into contact with other objects and surfaces. After instillation, close the dropper bottle tightly with the cap. Pregnancy and lactation There is no sufficient experience with the use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is possible to use Taufon® as prescribed by the attending physician if the expected therapeutic effect exceeds the risk of developing possible side effects for the fetus and child. Use in pediatrics There are no data on the effectiveness and safety of the drug in children under 18 years of age. Features of the effect of the drug on the ability to drive a vehicle or potentially dangerous mechanisms. It does not affect the ability to drive a vehicle or potentially dangerous mechanisms. Overdose There are no data on overdose. Release form and packaging 15 ml in polyethylene dropper bottles, hermetically sealed with screw caps with first opening control. 1 bottle, along with instructions for medical use in the state and Russian languages, is placed in a cardboard pack. Storage conditions Store at a temperature from 15 °C to 25 °C, protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children! Shelf life 2.5 years The shelf life of the drug after opening the bottle is 4 weeks. Do not use after the expiration date. Conditions for dispensing from a pharmacy Without a prescription, Republic of Kazakhstan 050000, Almaty, st. Kabanbay batyr, 114-13, tel.: 308-10-67. Owner of the registration certificate LeKos LLP, Republic of Kazakhstan 050000, Almaty, st. Kabanbai batyr, 114-13. The address of the organization that accepts claims from consumers regarding product quality in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan is 050000, Almaty, st. Kabanbay batyr, 114-13, tel.: 308-10-67. e-mail