Taurine
Taurine: 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. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Taurine
ATX code: S01XA
Active ingredient: Taurine (Taurinum)
Producer: CJSC Lekko (Russia), Armavir Biofabrika (Russia), LLC Company Deco (Russia), Moscow Endocrine Plant (Russia), etc.
Description and photo update: 2018-23-10
Prices in pharmacies: from 9 rubles.
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Taurine is a metabolic agent.
Release form and composition
Eye drops 4%: transparent liquid without color (1.5; 2 or 5 ml of solution in a polymer tube-dropper, in a cardboard box of 1, 2, 4, 5 or 10 tubes-droppers; 5 or 10 ml of solution in polymer dropper bottle, in a cardboard box 1 or 2 dropper bottles; 5 ml of solution in a bottle, in a cardboard box 1 bottle and 1 dropper cap; 5 ml of solution in a bottle, in a blister strip of 5 bottles, in a cardboard box 1 blister and 5 dropper caps).
Composition:
- active substance: taurine (taufon) - 40 mg / ml;
- auxiliary components: methyl parahydroxybenzoate, purified water.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid formed in the body during the conversion of cysteine, which helps to normalize the function of cell membranes and improve metabolic processes. The drug improves energy processes, and promotes repair in degenerative diseases and processes accompanied by impaired metabolism of eye tissue.
Pharmacokinetics
Systemic absorption of the drug when applied topically is low.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Taurine is indicated for adults with the following diseases / conditions:
- corneal dystrophy;
- cataract (senile, traumatic, radiation, etc.);
- corneal injury (to stimulate recovery processes).
Contraindications
- pregnancy and lactation;
- age up to 18 years;
- increased sensitivity to the drug.
Taurine instructions for use: method and dosage
Taurine eye drops are used as instillations.
Recommended dosage: 1-2 drops 2-4 times a day.
In case of cataract, the duration of the course of use is 3 months. Repeated therapy is prescribed at monthly intervals. The duration of use of the drug for the treatment of dystrophic diseases of the cornea, as well as for injuries - 1 month.
Side effects
When using Taurine eye drops, allergic reactions are possible.
Overdose
Overdose cases are unknown.
special instructions
Before use, it is recommended to seek the advice of a medical specialist.
Drug interactions
There is no information on interactions with other medicinal products.
Analogs
Taurine analogs are Igrel, Taurine-AKOS, Taurine-DIA, Taufon, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store away from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° С, keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 3 years. After opening the package, store for no longer than 1 month.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Dispensed by prescription.
Reviews about Taurine
On the forums, there are mostly positive reviews about Taurine. Patients note that this drug is no less effective than Taufon, at a lower cost. In addition, its convenient form of release is mentioned.
Negative reviews about Taurine are usually associated with an individual intolerance to the drug.
Taurine price in pharmacies
Estimated price for Taurine is 25 rubles. per bottle 10 ml.
Taurine: prices in online pharmacies
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Taurine 4% eye drops 10 ml 1 pc. RUB 9 Buy |
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Taurine 4% eye drops 10 ml 1 pc. RUB 10 Buy |
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Taurine eye drops 4% dropper bottle 5ml 12 RUB Buy |
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Taurine eye drops 4% dropper bottle 10ml RUB 14 Buy |
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Taurine 4% eye drops 5 ml 1 pc. RUB 70 Buy |
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Taurine 4% solution for intraocular administration 1 ml 10 pcs. 119 RUB Buy |
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Solgar Taurine 500 mg 500 mg capsules 50 pcs. 831 RUB Buy |
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NOW Taurine Taurine 500 mg capsule 100 pcs 976 r Buy |
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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!
