Ocusalin
Okusalin: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Ocusalin
ATX code: S01XA
Active ingredient: sodium chloride (Sodium Chloride)
Manufacturer: Solopharm (LLC "Grotex") (Russia)
Description and photo update: 28.11.2018
Prices in pharmacies: from 193 rubles.
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Ocusalin is a medical device in the form of a hypertonic solution used in ophthalmology to wash the eyes, reduce and relieve corneal puffiness, remove foreign bodies from the eye, and also to prevent the development of inflammatory processes.
Release form and composition
The drug is produced in the form of an eye wash solution: a colorless, odorless, transparent liquid (1 or 2 ml in sterile polymer packaging - unidose, in a cardboard box of 10, 20, 30 or 60 pcs. And instructions for the use of Okusalin).
1 ml of solution contains: sodium chloride - 27–33 mg, water for injection - up to 1 ml.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Ocusalin is a sterile solution of sodium chloride (hypertonic solution of NaCl 3%).
The tool has a cleansing effect, soothes, relieves discomfort, counteracts the development of inflammation in the event of foreign particles entering the eye; helps to reduce and eliminate edema of the conjunctival cornea, and also provides an acceleration of the terms of its rehabilitation in the early postoperative period, which leads to a decrease in patients' complaints of discomfort, a feeling of a foreign body in the eye, blurred vision and lacrimation in this period.
Due to its antimicrobial activity, the solution can be used in cases of infectious and inflammatory lesions of the conjunctiva and cornea. The composition of the preparation does not include preservatives, therefore, when using it, there is no side toxic effect on the eye tissue.
Ocusalin can also be prescribed as an adjunct therapy for eye allergies, since it removes allergens present on the surface of the eye.
The tool is approved for use in all patient groups.
Unidoses made of plastic, containing the required volume of solution, do not break or break if accidentally dropped.
Indications for use
- removal of foreign bodies from the eye (such as dust, dirt, metal and wood particles);
- prevention of inflammatory processes caused by foreign particles entering the eye;
- flushing the mucous membrane of the eye before administering drugs;
- elimination of discomfort in conjunctival corneal edema;
- first aid for eye burns.
Contraindications
The use of ocusalin eye drops is contraindicated in the presence of hypersensitivity to any of the components.
Ocusalin, instructions for use: method and dosage
The solution contained in 1 unidose (1 or 2 ml) is designed for one procedure. The unused drug must be disposed of immediately after use.
Before instilling the drug, you need to separate 1 unidose from the rest and, by turning the lid, open it. Then, with your head thrown back, with a slight pressure on the unidose, the solution should be injected into the eye by instillation. It is recommended to flush for at least 2 minutes. If necessary, in order to completely remove foreign particles and remove unpleasant sensations, you can repeat the procedure using the contents of the next unit dose. After completing the administration of the solution, the used unidose should be discarded.
The solution can be used for a long time.
Side effects
In rare cases, with the use of the drug, the development of adverse reactions may occur.
Overdose
Data not specified.
special instructions
Before carrying out the procedure, it is required to carefully inspect the packaging. If a violation of its integrity is found, the drug cannot be used.
The solution is sterile and biologically safe. Sterilization is carried out by the method of sterilizing filtration, the product is poured under aseptic conditions. Re-sterilization of the drug is not allowed.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
Ocusalin does not negatively affect the ability to drive vehicles and work with any complex equipment.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Ocusalin is approved for use during pregnancy and lactation.
Pediatric use
In childhood, Ocusalin eye drops can be used from the neonatal period.
Drug interactions
If Ocusalin is used in combination with ophthalmic drugs, the interval between its instillation and instillation of other eye drops should be 2-3 minutes.
It is always recommended to inject eye ointments after using the solution.
Analogs
Okusalin's analogs are: Defislez, Stillavit, Gilan Comfort, Indokollyr, Opti-Free, VitA-Pos, Okumetil, Korneregel gel, Balarpan-N, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store and transport at temperatures from - 10 to + 30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Okusalin
There are very few reviews of Okusalin on medical websites, since the drug appeared on the pharmaceutical market only in the first quarter of 2017. Experts give a positive assessment to the drug, which is the first Russian drug produced in accordance with all international GMP standards (Good Manufacturing Practic - Good Manufacturing Practice).
Patients indicate in their reviews the effectiveness of the drug used as part of a combination therapy for corneal edema after cataract surgery.
Price for Ocusalin in pharmacies
The price for Okusalin can be (unidose 1 ml, 10 pieces per package) - 110-180 rubles.
Okusalin: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Okusalin solution for rinsing eyes 3% 2 ml 10 pcs. 193 r Buy |
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!
