The medicine is "Katachrom". Instructions for use

Drops of "Katachrom", the price of which amounts to 150 rubles, are characterized as a combined remedy. The medication promotes improvement of energy metabolism in the lens, stimulation of tissue regeneration. In the preparation there is nicotinamide, adenosine and cytochrome C. A remedy is obtained in the form of a clear red solution. Drops "Catachrome" (experts' reviews confirm this) have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and nourishing properties. Cytochrome C is an important component of the biochemical process of reducing the oxidation of the eyeball tissues. Adenosine is a precursor of ATP, is involved in the metabolism in the lens.

Means of "Katachrom". Instructions for use. Appointment

The medicine is indicated for cataracts of different origin (used for treatment and prevention).

Contraindications

The drug is not recommended for intolerance to the components. During pregnancy and lactation, it is not prescribed, since information on the use of the drug "Katachrom" (instruction for use confirms this) is not enough. The appointment is allowed in the presence of life indications and after assessing the ratio of the alleged harm and the expected benefits of therapy.

Adverse Reactions

With local use of the medicine "Catachrome" (instructions for use warns about this), probably the development of burning, tingling in the eyes, contact dermatitis, allergies in the conjunctiva. As practice shows, these effects are rare, as a rule, do not last long and are eliminated upon discontinuation of therapy. As systemic side effects, hypotension, nausea, "hot flashes", shortness of breath, dizziness. Contained nicotinic acid promotes vasodilation. In this regard, the patients noted a feeling of heat, pulsation in the temporal region, fainting. Systemic effects are extremely rare. The drug as a whole is well tolerated.

The medicine is "Katachrom". Instructions for use

The drug is used topically, conjunctivally. The recommended dose is 1-2 drops three times a day.

additional information

Cases of overdose against the background of local use are not recorded. The drug may be given to children after an assessment of the risk of undesirable effects and the expected effect. The therapy is carried out under the supervision of a doctor. When using soft contact lenses, the drug should not be used. This is due to the probability of accumulation of the drug on their surface, which subsequently may adversely affect the state of the eyes. Before instillation, the lens should be removed. Install them back is allowed no earlier than 15 minutes after instillation. In practice, there was no clinically significant interaction of the drug "Catachrome" (the instruction for use confirms this) with other means. After opening the vial with a solution it is allowed to use it within a month. Keep the medication at a temperature of 8 to 15 degrees. If the condition worsens, or if there are no results of using the drug, you should visit a doctor.