Taurine-AKOS

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Latin name: Taurine-AKOS

ATX code: S01XA

Active ingredient: taurine (Taurine)

Manufacturer: JSC Sintez (Russia)

Description and photo update: 2020-21-01

Prices in pharmacies: from 23 rubles.

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Taurine-AKOS is a drug that stimulates recovery processes. It is intended for topical application in ophthalmic practice.

Release form and composition

The drug is produced in the form of eye drops 4%, which is a clear colorless liquid (5 ml or 10 ml in polymer dropper bottles, in a cardboard box 1 bottle and instructions for the use of Taurine-AKOS; for hospitals - in a cardboard box of 50 bottles) …

Composition for 1 ml drops:

active substance: taurine - 40 mg;
auxiliary components: methyl parahydroxybenzoate (methylparaben, nipagin), water for injection.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Taurine-AKOS is an anti-cataract agent with a metabolic effect.

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is produced in the body by the conversion of cysteine. It stimulates the processes of regeneration and repair in dystrophic diseases and diseases that are accompanied by a sharp metabolic disorder in the tissues of the eye.

Taurine helps to activate metabolic and energy processes, normalize the function of cell membranes and maintain the electrolyte balance of the cytoplasm. This is due to the accumulation of calcium and potassium ions and the improvement of conditions for the conduction of nerve impulses.

Pharmacokinetics

With topical application of eye drops, systemic absorption of taurine is low.

Indications for use

traumatic, diabetic, radiation and senile cataracts;
corneal dystrophy;
cornea injury (to stimulate reparative processes).

Contraindications

Taurine-AKOS is contraindicated in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, as well as in patients with increased individual sensitivity to taurine or auxiliary components of eye drops.

Taurine-AKOS, instructions for use: method and dosage

Taurine-AKOS eye drops are used by instillation into the conjunctival sac of the eye.

Recommended doses of the drug for cataracts, dystrophic diseases and corneal injuries - 1-2 drops in each eye 2-4 times a day.

For patients with cataracts, the course of treatment is 3 months, followed by a monthly break, after which the course is repeated. For dystrophies and corneal injuries, the duration of therapy is 1 month.

Side effects

In hypersensitive patients, the eye drops may cause allergic reactions.

Overdose

There is no data.

special instructions

There is no data.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, Taurine-AKOS eye drops can be used only after determining the ratio of possible risk and expected benefit.

Pediatric use

Taurine-AKOS is not used in children and adolescents under the age of 18, since the safety and efficacy of the drug in this group of patients have not been established.

Drug interactions

No data available.

Analogs

Taurine-AKOS analogs are Igrel, Taurin, Taurin-DIA, Taufon, Taustin, Oftofon taurine, etc.

Terms and conditions of storage

Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a dark place at a temperature of + 8 … + 15 ° С.

The shelf life of the drug is 3 years.

An opened bottle can be stored for no more than 1 month.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensed by prescription.

Reviews about Taurine-AKOS

According to reviews, Taurine-AKOS relieves eye tension well, eliminates puffiness, and has a positive effect on vision in general. The effect of the application is almost instant. Drops are convenient to bury in the conjunctival sac, they are cheaper than many analogues, they are easy to find in any pharmacy.

The main disadvantage of the drug, according to patients, is a temporary burning sensation after instillation.

The price of Taurine-AKOS in pharmacies

The price of Taurine-AKOS in the form of eye drops 4% in 5 ml vials is 25-50 rubles, in 10 ml vials - 70-80 rubles.

Taurine-AKOS: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name

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Taurine-AKOS 4% eye drops 5 ml 1 pc.

RUB 23

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Taurine-AKOS 4% eye drops 10 ml 1 pc.

RUB 59

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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author

Education: Rostov State Medical University, 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!