Taurine-DIA

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Taurine-DIA: 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: Taurine-DIA

ATX code: S01XA

Active ingredient: taurine (Taurine)

Manufacturer: JSC "Institute of Molecular Diagnostics" Diafarm "(Russia)

Description and photo update: 2020-20-01

Taurine-DIA is a local anti-cataract metabolic agent that stimulates regeneration processes in ophthalmology.

Release form and composition

The drug is produced in the form of eye drops 4%: colorless, transparent liquid (5 or 10 ml in a glass bottle with / without a dropper cap or in a polymer sealed dropper bottle with a screw cap; 1 bottle in a cardboard box or in a blister strip, located in a heat-sealable bag, for hospitals - in a cardboard box of 50 vials Each pack also contains instructions for the use of Taurine-DIA).

1 ml drops contain:

active substance: taurine - 40 mg;
additional components: purified water; preservative E218 - nipagin (methyl parahydroxybenzoate).

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid synthesized in the body during the conversion of cysteine. It helps to optimize energy metabolism, stimulates the repair processes in case of dystrophic lesions and pathological conditions occurring with a sharp violation of metabolism in the structures of the eye.

As a sulfur-containing amino acid, taurine normalizes the function of cell membranes, improves metabolic and energy processes, preserves the electrolyte composition of the cytoplasm as a result of the accumulation of potassium and calcium ions, and improves the conditions for the propagation of nerve impulses.

Pharmacokinetics

When used topically, systemic absorption of taurine is negligible.

Indications for use

Taurine-DIA is used to treat cataracts of various origins - diabetic, senile, traumatic, and radiation.

Ophthalmic drops are also used for corneal injuries as a stimulator of reparative processes.

Contraindications

pregnancy and lactation;
age up to 18 years;
hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Taurine-DIA, instructions for use: method and dosage

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

The drug is recommended to be instilled into the eye 2–4 times a day, 1–2 drops.

With cataracts, the duration of use is 3 months. After a month's break, the course is repeated. For corneal injuries, the duration of treatment is 1 month.

Side effects

Allergic reactions may occur during therapy.

Overdose

There is no data.

special instructions

There is no data.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Taurine-DIA eye drops are contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women.

Pediatric use

For patients under 18 years of age, drug therapy is contraindicated.

Drug interactions

There is no data.

Analogs

Taurine-DIA analogs are Adgelon, Balarpan, Taurin, Igrel, Oftofon taurine, Taurine-AKOS, Taufon, Taufon Bufus, Taustin, Emoxibel, etc.

Terms and conditions of storage

Keep out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

The shelf life of the drug in polymer bottles is 3 years, in glass bottles - 4 years.

After the first opening, the bottle is stored for no more than 14 days.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensed by prescription.

Reviews about Taurine-DIA

According to reviews, Taurine-DIA is an effective and inexpensive ophthalmic agent. The drug helps to relieve eye strain and fatigue caused, among other things, by prolonged work at the computer, strengthens the eye muscles, thereby improving vision, helps to eliminate microdamage to the eye membrane (including those caused by friction of contact lenses). Also, patients note a convenient form of drug release.

The disadvantages of the drug include the appearance of a slight burning sensation during instillation and a short shelf life after opening.

The price of Taurine-DIA in pharmacies

The price of Taurine-DIA in the form of eye drops (4%) can be 12-25 rubles. per bottle of 10 ml.

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!