Eye drops "Taufon" and analog "Taufona" - the drug "Taurine"

Which analogue of "Taufon" is the most effective and inexpensive? The answer to this question is found in the materials of this article.

Composition of the product and its form of output

Before you name the inexpensive analogue of "Taufon", you should consider its composition. Such eye drops are released as a 4% solution, the main substance of which is taurine. As for the auxiliary components, they include injection water and nipagin. In the sale of this drug comes in a vial-dropper volume of 10 ml.

Description of eye

Any analogue of "Taufon" and the drug itself is a special anti-carat drops for the eyes that have metabolic and retinoprotective (only with subconjunctival administration) effect.

As mentioned above, taurine is an active component of such a drug. It is a sulfur-containing amino acid, which in the human body is converted to cysteine. This drug with deviations of a dystrophic nature and diseases accompanied by a sharp disturbance in the metabolism of eye tissues, is able to stimulate the processes of regeneration and repair.

Almost every analogue of "Taufon" and the drug itself activates energy and metabolic processes, normalizes the work of cell membranes, and also keeps the electrolyte of the cytoplasmic composition, thanks to the accumulation of calcium and potassium, and significantly improves the conditions for conducting nerve impulses.

Indications for use

Drops for eyes "Taufon" (analogues, the price of the funds are presented below) are shown with:

• Corneal dystrophy;
• Cataracts (traumatic, senile, radiation and diabetic);
• Trauma of the cornea (to stimulate reparative processes);
• Lesions (dystrophic) of the retina of the eye, including taperotorinal hereditary abiotrophy.

Contraindications to the use of the drug

Presented eye drops are not recommended for individual hypersensitivity to taurine, as well as in children under 18 years of age.

Application during child and lactation

Use this medication while breastfeeding or bearing a child only after consulting a doctor. At the same time, the security of the funds is not established in such periods.

Ways of using drops for various diseases

Pharmacy "Taufon" - eye drops, analogues of which are much cheaper, is prescribed for the treatment of cataracts and other abnormalities only by the attending physician. In this case, the dosage may vary depending on the type of disease:

• In the case of injuries and dystrophic diseases of the cornea, the drug is used during the 1st month for 1-2 drops twice or thrice a day.
• With cataracts, the medication is prescribed for instillation in the same amount, but for 3 months. The course of treatment can be repeated at monthly intervals.
• For penetrating corneal wounds, as well as for the therapy of taperoteretal abiotrophies and other retinal dystrophic abnormalities, 4% of the drug is injected under the conjunctive sac in an amount of 0.3 ml once daily for 10 days. The course is allowed to repeat after 7-9 months.

Side effects and drug interactions

With uncontrolled use of eye drops, the patient may experience various allergic reactions.

As for the drug interaction, in patients with glaucoma after using this drug, there may be a significant increase in the antihypertensive effect of b-blockers. This effect is achieved by increasing the lowered level of moisture and the coefficient of ease of its outflow.

Analogues of the drug "Taufon"

Analogues of such eye drops are the following drugs:

• "Taurine";
• "Taurin-Akos";
• "Taurine Buffus";
• "Taufon Vita";
• «Taurin-Dia».

The drug "Taurine" - an analogue of eye drops "Taufon"

All presented drugs are on sale in a vial-dropper and have a similar composition (as with the drug "Taufon"). It should also be noted that their indications for use, pharmacological action and side effects are almost identical to those described above. So why do these medicines have different names? The fact is that the prefixes "Akos", "Bufus", "Dia" and "Vita" point to the manufacturer, which manufactures and produces the products. In all other respects, all drugs treat well the injuries and dystrophy of the cornea, cataracts (senile, diabetic, traumatic and radiation), as well as any damage to the mesh (eye) eye.

Medication cost

Despite the fact that these eye drops have a similar composition and principle of action, their cost varies considerably. So, the drug "Taufon" is sold for 130-140 Russian rubles (10 ml). As for the drug "Taurine", depending on the manufacturer, it can cost about 10-50 rubles.