Natural tear
Natural tear: 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. Travel price in pharmacies
Latin name: Tears naturale
ATX code: S01XA20
Active ingredient: hypromellose + dextran (hypromellose + dextran)
Manufacturer: Alcon-Couvrer N. V. S. A. (Alcon-Couvreur NVSA) (Belgium)
Description and photo update: 2018-21-11
Prices in pharmacies: from 277 rubles.
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Natural tear is a combined keratoprotective agent that moisturizes the cornea of the eye and replenishes the lack of tear fluid.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - eye drops: slightly viscous, transparent, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid (15 ml each in dropper bottles of the Drop Tainer system, 1 bottle in a cardboard box).
The active ingredient of the drug is the water-soluble polymer system Duasorb, 1 ml of which contains:
- hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) - 3 mg;
- dextran 70 - 1 mg;
- sodium chloride - 7.7 mg;
- potassium chloride - 1.2 mg;
- disodium edetate - 0.5 mg;
- benzalkonium chloride (in the form of a solution) - 0.1 mg.
Auxiliary components: purified water, sodium hydroxide and / or concentrated hydrochloric acid.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The water-soluble polymer system Duasorb interacts with natural tears, thereby increasing the stability of the tear film, replenishing the lack of tear fluid, and moisturizing the cornea.
After a single instillation, the drug continues to act for 90 minutes.
Pharmacokinetics
When applied topically, the systemic absorption of Duasorb is low.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Natural Tear is recommended for use in case of dry eye syndrome, characterized by dryness, discomfort, burning, irritation, sensation of a foreign body in the eye due to watching TV, prolonged work at a computer, exposure to an air conditioner, smoke, dust, ultraviolet rays, wind, dry heat etc.
Contraindications
The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.
Instructions for use Tears natural: method and dosage
Tear natural eye drops are applied topically.
It is recommended to drip 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the eye / eyes as needed.
Side effects
In case of individual hypersensitivity to the components of the eye drops, allergic reactions are possible.
Overdose
No information available.
special instructions
The drug is not intended for injection.
Tear natural eye drops contain benzalkonium chloride as a preservative - it can be absorbed by contact lenses, so they should be removed before the procedure and installed no earlier than 15 minutes after instillation.
Close the bottle tightly after each use.
To avoid contamination of the drug, do not touch the eye or other surfaces with the pipette tip.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Adequate and strictly controlled studies on the use of Natural Tears during pregnancy and lactation have not been carried out, so the drug can be used strictly as prescribed by a doctor if the expected effect is higher than the potential risks.
Pediatric use
Adequate and strictly controlled studies on the use of Natural Tears in pediatrics have not been carried out, so the drug can be used strictly according to the doctor's prescription if the expected effect is higher than the potential risks.
Drug interactions
Interactions that would be of clinical significance have not been established with the simultaneous use of other drugs.
Analogs
Aistil, Defislez, Vidisik, Okovidit, Oftolik, Optiv, Lakropos, Slezin, etc. are analogous to Natural Tears.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children at a temperature of 8-30 ° C.
Shelf life - 3 years, after the first opening of the bottle - 4 weeks.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Dispensed by prescription.
Reviews about natural tear
According to reviews, Natural Tear is an effective remedy that moisturizes the cornea, eliminating dry eyes, redness, burning, discomfort and foreign body sensation.
The disadvantages include a short storage period after the first opening of the bottle, due to which the shelf life ends earlier than the drug itself, so the price for it is relatively high.
There are some reviews about the development of local side effects, therefore it is recommended to consult a doctor before using Tears Natural.
Price for Tear natural in pharmacies
The price for a Natural Tear for a 15 ml bottle is 260–400 rubles, depending on the pharmacy chain in which it is sold.
Natural tear: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Natural tear drops eye drops 15 ml 1 pc. 277 r Buy |
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Natural teardrop eye drops 15ml 403 RUB 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!
