"Katachrom" - eye drops for cataract treatment

Combined medical preparation "Catachrom" - eye drops are used for the treatment of eye diseases. In particular, it treats cataracts - partial or complete clouding of the capsule or lens substance, accompanied by a decrease in visual acuity.

Composition:

The preparation includes katachrome, adenosine, cytochrome C, sodium succinate, nicotinamide.

Forms of issue:

Eye drops are issued in the form of a transparent, red color solution, in 10 ml bottles, with a dropper-lid.

Pharmachologic effect:

"Oftan katakhrom", reviews of which can be read on many medical forums on the Internet, improves oxygen exchange in the lens or in the cornea of the eye and prevents further turbidity. Active components of "Oftan katakhroma" - nicotinamide, adenosine and sodium succinate - exert a tonic effect on the irritated or tired eye.

Cytochrome C is an antioxidant and plays an important role in oxidation-reduction biochemical processes. When topical application of the component in the systemic circulation is not absorbed. Adenosine perfectly penetrates the cornea of the eye and is involved in the metabolic processes occurring in the lens.

Indications for use:

"Katachrom" - eye drops are used for preventive treatment of early stage of cataract of various genesis and keratitis - inflammatory processes in the cornea.

Instructions for use:

"Oftan katakhrom" - eye drops drop for a day 3 - 4 times 1-2 drops in each sick eye. Treatment for cataracts lasts at least 1 month, with various inflammatory processes in the cornea - a fortnight.

Patients wearing soft contact lenses should be removed before instillation and set back no earlier than 15 to 20 minutes.

At the very first use of the bottle with eye drops, you must turn the cap, simultaneously press down and then open the vial itself.

Side effects:

Katachrom - eye drops, well tolerated by patients and, in general, has no side effects. But there may be short-term tingling and burning in the eyes, contact dermatitis or allergic conjunctivitis.

Very rarely there may be short-term nausea, dizziness, dyspnea. Possible arterial hypotension, a sensation of pulsation in the temples or heat. It is extremely rare for syncope to occur due to the vasodilator effect of the constituents of this medication.

Contraindications:

There are no obvious contraindications to the use of the therapeutic drug, it does not affect the driving of the car and the management of mechanisms.
However, people who are hypersensitive to the components of the drug should be careful in using it. The drug "Katachrom" - eye drops - is prescribed only to adults, for the treatment of children under 18 years of age is not applied.

There are no results of clinical trials of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Before using eye drops, it is absolutely necessary to consult a doctor.

Overdose:

Due to the fact that the eye drops are slightly absorbed into the blood and their active substances are rapidly cleaved, no significant, serious reactions associated with overdose have been identified. If such reactions occur, symptomatic therapy is performed.

Patient interaction:

In the course of various clinical studies, there was no reaction to drug interaction with other drugs.

Terms and conditions of storage:

The drug is stored for 2 years, in a place inaccessible to children, cool (at a temperature below 15 degrees).

After opening the bottle with eye drops, they should be used no later than 1 month.

The drug is permitted for sale without a prescription.