Balarpan - Instructions For The Use Of Eye Drops, Price, Analogs, Reviews

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Balarpan

Balarpan: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Balarpan

ATX code: S01XA

Active ingredient: sulfated glycosoamineglycanes

Manufacturer: NEP "Eye Microsurgery MNTK" (Russia)

Description and photo update: 2019-26-08

Balarpan is a drug used to treat eye diseases.

Release form and composition

Dosage form - eye drops 0.01%: colorless, odorless transparent solution (in vials of 5 and 10 ml, in a cardboard box 1 bottle; in dropper tubes of 1.5 ml, in a cardboard box 1 or 2 pieces).

1 ml of eye drops contains:

• Active substances: sulfated glycosaminoglycans - 100 μg;
• Excipients: sodium chloride, purified water.

Pharmacological properties

The active components of the drug - glycosaminoglycans, are natural components of the connective tissue of the cornea and activate the regeneration processes occurring in it.

Indications for use

According to the instructions, Balarpan is prescribed for the following diseases / conditions:

• Ulcerative keratitis;
• Corneal burns;
• Keratotomy;
• Keratopathy of various etiologies and diseases associated with impaired metabolism of corneal tissues;
• Keratoplasty;
• Epithelial endothelial corneal dystrophy;
• Belmo;
• Keratomileusis;
• Keratoconjunctivitis.

Contraindications

Balarpan eye drops are not prescribed for children under 18 years of age, as well as for pregnant and lactating women (due to the lack of information on the safety and effectiveness of its use).

In addition, the use of the drug is contraindicated in the presence of hypersensitivity to its constituent components.

Instructions for the use of Balarpan: method and dosage

Balarpan eye drops are used conjunctivally.

With keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, dryness of the cornea, 1-2 drops are instilled into the sore eye. At the beginning of treatment (first 2 days), the frequency of application of the drug is 6-8 times a day, after which it is reduced to 2-3 times a day.

The duration of treatment depends on the severity and duration of the disease, the duration of the postoperative intervention and the response to therapy. On average, the drug is used for 10-30 days.

For other indications, Balarpan is used:

• Corneal injuries - 1-2 drops a day 3-6 times a day;
• Correction of vision with contact lenses and involutional changes in the cornea - 2 drops 2 times a day (in the morning and evening, after removing the lenses).

Side effects

Conjunctival hyperemia may develop.

Overdose

There are no reliable reports of overdose.

special instructions

Balarpan is compatible with all antibiotic drugs used in ophthalmic surgery.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms

Balarpan does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and engage in potentially hazardous activities that require special concentration and almost instant psychomotor reactions.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

The drug is contraindicated for women during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Pediatric use

The drug is not prescribed for children and adolescents under the age of 18.

Drug interactions

There is no information on interactions with other medicinal products.

Analogs

Balarpan's analogs are: Vizitil, Glekomen, Vita-Iodurol, Lakropos, Mirtikam, Okovidit, Adgelon, Oculohel, Lakrisifi, Betamecil, Korneregel, Vizomitin, Quinax, Catalin, Vidisik, Striks, Rexil-Scolta, Restasis, Optiv, Taufon, Mirtikam, Emoxibel, Solcoseryl, Oftolik.

Terms and conditions of storage

The drug is dispensed by prescription.

Store in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations at temperatures up to 15 ° C.

Shelf life is 2 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensed by prescription.

Reviews about Balarpan

Both doctors and patients leave mostly positive reviews about Balarpan when it is used according to indications. Undesirable effects during treatment are extremely rare. Patients report that the drug helps with eyesore formed as a result of the inflammatory process, and allows you to eliminate dryness and discomfort, including when wearing contact lenses, and also successfully fights corneal dystrophy.

Balarpan price in pharmacies

On average, the price for Balarpan 0.01% is 472-549 rubles (for a 10 ml bottle).

Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author

Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!