Modern life dictates its own rules: people spend more and more time behind monitor screens. This creates problems for the eyes - they dry, unpleasant sensations appear, and vision decreases. You can cope with these symptoms with the help of Artelak Balance drops.
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Composition, release forms
Drops Artelak Balance are available as a sterile solution for use on the mucous membrane of the eye. The composition includes sodium hyaluronate, its content does not exceed 0.15%. This substance is identical to that which is produced by the human body to maintain a moistened state of the eyeball.
Hyaluronic acid is present normally in the human tear, vitreous, corneal tissue, conjunctiva and inside the glands of the eye. It retains fluid, preventing the body from drying out and losing its function.
The action of the main component is supplemented with polyethylene glycol. This is a substance of synthetic origin that forms a film on the surface of the eye. This prevents the evaporation of moisture, which prevents the occurrence of dryness and discomfort.
Vitamin B12 contained in the drops also has a positive effect. It prevents damage to corneal cells by free radicals that can lead to complete or partial loss of vision. Cyanocobalamin also gives the solution a characteristic pinkish color.And electrolytes (soluble salts of sodium, chlorine, calcium, potassium and magnesium) help to establish the transport of nutrients and respiration of the eye tissues.
Eye drops Artelak Balance do not change their properties in the air or mucous membranes. This is provided by the Oxide preservative system. She also maintains the sterility and safety of the composition for two months after opening. This allows you to use one bottle for a long time. When instilled, the substances turn into water, oxygen and sodium chloride (physiological substance). This provides a positive eye reaction to the drug and the absence of discomfort.
The medicine is available in two versions: a bottle with a volume of 10 ml, and a disposable dosage tube dropper containing 0.5 ml. The package contains 1 large vial or 30 small containers. In open form, the product is stored for two months due to the content of the preservative system.
For those who fear allergies to preservatives, Artelak Balance Uno has been created. Due to the short shelf life of the solution in open packaging, it is available only in the form of disposable tubes with a volume of 0.5 ml. It is convenient to put with you in case of unforeseen circumstances. This drug is guaranteed not to cause allergies, because in its entirety it repeats the structure of the components produced by the body in natural conditions.
Pharmacological properties and indications for use
Components Artelak Balance form a film on the surface of the eye, preventing the evaporation of moisture. In combination with hyaluronic acid, this ensures a comfortable state of the mucosa and cornea. The substances in the composition of the medicine are similar to those in the human body, therefore they act as carefully as possible, but quickly.
If there is discomfort in the eyes, fatigue, dryness or pain, ophthalmologists recommend the use of Artelak Balance eye drops. They also help to cope with inflammation and redness of the mucosa. The solution can be used after microtrauma with small objects, when complex treatment is not required.
Unpleasant sensations in the eyes can occur when taking combined oral contraceptives, antihistamines, diuretic and antispasmodic therapy, treatment with beta-blockers. Patients may be disturbed by symptoms of dryness in the morning, but more often they appear in the evening due to fatigue of the organ of vision and heavy workload. In all these cases, it is advisable to consult an ophthalmologist to exclude more serious pathologies.
Instructions for the use of eye drops
Before using eye drops, be sure to wash your hands with soap. If this is not possible, alcohol wipes are suitable. But in this case, you need to wait for the complete drying of the composition so as not to provoke a burn of the mucous membrane. In order for the solution to get to the right place, the skin under the lower eyelid gently pads the index finger, exposing the conjunctiva. The drug is instilled into the resulting bag, according to the dosage and treatment regimen.
Artelak Balance
You need to instill the drug in both eyes. The standard dosage is 1 drop, and the frequency of use is 3 to 5 times. Sometimes the numbers can change in a big way, especially with pronounced symptoms. The medicine can be used over contact lenses. It does not spoil their structure, and this does not affect the action of active substances.
The drops are pink due to vitamin B12 in the composition. But they do not leave stains on the lenses. Use an open bottle for 2 months.
Artelak Balance Uno
Since the drug has no preservatives, open vials are not stored for longer than 24 hours. The more time has passed since the cover was removed, the lower the effectiveness of the product. Therefore, it is available in disposable small dropper tubes.
The frequency of use and the amount of solution does not differ from the instructions for use of Artelak Balance - 1 drop 3 to 5 times a day.The exact dosage should be selected by the doctor in accordance with the severity of symptoms, diagnosis and the presence of concomitant diseases.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
During the period of carrying a child and breastfeeding, it is allowed to use the discussed tool. Its components act locally. Therefore, they can not affect the course of pregnancy, do not enter the mother’s milk.
Interaction with other drugs
Artelac Balance can be used together with other eye preparations. But the time between their use should be at least 15 minutes. During this time, the agent manages to act, it will not be washed off by another solution.
Ointments can be placed in the conjunctival sac strictly after using the solution. Otherwise, the drugs can wash off each other, and the desired effect will not be achieved. Drops do not affect systemic drugs due to local action and the absence of penetration of its components into the blood.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Since the substances in the composition practically repeat the components of the tear fluid, side effects do not occur often.
Of these, there are:
- conjunctival redness;
- burning;
- "Veil" before the eyes;
- foreign body sensation in the eye;
- swelling of the mucosa;
- itching
Most of the unpleasant effects are caused by preservative components. Therefore, the use of Artelak Balance Uno minimizes the risk of their occurrence. But too long use of drops can cause damage to corneal cells. This will lead to decreased vision. For this reason, treatment should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist.
Important! If long-term therapy is needed, it is recommended to buy the drug without preservatives. The same condition is true when prescribing medication to children.
Despite the possible complications of treatment, an overdose of the drug is almost impossible. Not a single case has been recorded during its use. But do not neglect the rules of use so as not to provoke side effects.
Eye drops may not be used by all patients.
Contraindications include:
- hypersensitivity to substances in the composition of the drug;
- lack of symptoms for treatment with eye drops.
When using Artelak Balance in compliance with all precautions, treatment will bring only positive results and will not cause problems.
Analogs of eye drops
Artelak Balance has several drugs that are similar in effect.
These include:
- Artelak Splash and Artelak Splash Uno;
- Tears of Forte;
- Hilo-kea;
- Artelak Vidisik gel;
- Vial tear;
- Sikapos.
The selection of an analogue is carried out by an ophthalmologist, taking into account the symptoms and associated diseases. Self-replacement of the drug can lead to side effects or a lack of treatment effectiveness. In the absence of contraindications and adverse events, it is better to use the tool that was originally prescribed. If you have difficulty buying a medicine, you can order it at your nearest pharmacy or online. This will help to make the treatment comfortable and competent, according to the prescription.
