Proper eye hygiene is the key to their health. Every day we are faced with adverse environmental factors.
In addition, we spend a lot of time at the computer and use decorative cosmetics.
All this dries out the mucous membrane of the eye, clogs it, and reduces visual acuity.
Okuflesh is an effective eye drop that eliminates fatigue, cleanses the eye and restores its natural protective layer.
In this article we will analyze in detail what they are, how much they cost and what analogues there are.
Instructions for use
Indications for use
Okuflesh has a wide range of indications for use. Here are the main ones:
- removal of decorative cosmetics from people with sensitive and allergic mucous membranes of the eye;
- contact of any aggressive chemicals with the eye;
- long-term wearing of contact lenses;
- non-infectious conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis;
- previous diagnostic and surgical interventions with the use of mydriatics;
- cleaning the eye from mucus and pus.
Directions for use and doses
The drug is instilled into the conjunctival sac or used as compresses. To achieve maximum effect, doctors recommend following the following algorithm:
- Before the first instillation, remove the special protective cap.
- Move your head back.
- Pull back the eyelid with a slight movement.
- Place the bottle dispenser close to the conjunctival sac.
- Lightly squeeze the bottle with two fingers, squeezing out the solution.
- water;
- sodium hydroxide;
- benzalkonium chloride;
- borax.
Okuflesh is instilled every 8 hours, 2 drops into the irritated eye (if necessary, both). It is very important to avoid contact of the bottle dispenser with any non-sterile surfaces, as this leads to contamination and further infection in the eyes.
Release form and composition
The product is a transparent sterile solution, which is poured into plastic bottles and then packaged in cardboard boxes of one or two bottles each.
The active substance of Okuflesh is a tincture of eyebright. Eyebright has moisturizing, antiseptic and anesthetic properties. The product begins to act within 10 minutes after instillation.
The effect lasts up to 12 hours.
The product also contains the following additional components:
Drug interactions
The combined use of Okuflesh with any medications is allowed, since studies have not revealed any significant interactions.
If simultaneous instillations of Okuflesh and other ophthalmic agents are necessary, it is recommended to maintain an interval of at least half an hour.
Features of the drug
Contraindications include individual intolerance to the drug. Side effects from the use of Okuflesh occur quite rarely. However, some patients may experience a slight burning sensation immediately after applying it, and in addition, allergic reactions may develop. In case of an overdose of the drug, the side effects of Okuflesh may increase.
At the moment, there is no data on the combined use of this drug with other ophthalmic agents. Therefore, manufacturers claim that the combined use of drops can be carried out with any medications (due to the absence of side effects throughout the clinical trial of Okuflesh). However, if it is necessary to use the product in parallel with other eye drops, it is recommended to maintain an interval of at least 30 minutes to reduce the likelihood of side effects.
Special instructions and precautions
When using this medication, it is not recommended to wear soft lenses (especially those that have hydrophilic properties). It is also not recommended to use hard contact lenses while using Okuflesh. If it is impossible to refuse to wear them, then before applying the drops to the conjunctiva of the eyes, you need to remove them and put them on only after 20 minutes.
You can learn about soft toric contact lenses here.
If the drug is used for combination therapy with other ophthalmic drugs, then an interval of at least 5 minutes must be taken between their uses.
In the video - recommendations on how to properly apply eye drops
When using the bottle, you need to ensure that its spout does not touch other surfaces (to prevent pathogenic flora from being transferred to it).
Okuflesh does not affect the patient’s reaction when driving a car or performing work that requires increased attention. However, after instillation of drops, a short-term deterioration in visual acuity may occur, so any actions that potentially threaten the life of the patient or others should be carried out only after this side effect has been eliminated.
The medicine must be stored away from children at room temperature and without direct sunlight on the bottle with drops. The expiration date of the drug is indicated on the packaging, but after the first use the drug can be used for no more than 4 weeks.
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To obtain more detailed information about this pharmacological drug, you can contact your nearest pharmacy or ask your doctor any questions you may have.
Side effects
Adverse reactions when using Okuflesh are extremely rare, quickly resolve on their own and do not require discontinuation of the drug or recalculation of the dosage.
On the part of the visual organs, the following are possible:
- burning;
- pain;
- tingling;
- allergy.
Okuflesh does not penetrate the bloodstream and does not have systemic side effects.
Contraindications
Okuflesh is a herbal and absolutely safe preparation, but it is prohibited for use by people with individual intolerance to any of the components of the solution.
Benzalkonium chloride, which is part of Okuflesh as a preservative, can damage soft contact lenses, so they must be removed from the eyes 30 minutes before using the product.
special instructions
Patients with impaired function of the liver, kidneys, heart and other internal organs do not require dosage adjustment of the drug.
Patients suffering from degenerative diseases of the organs of vision can also use Okuflesh, but only after prior consultation with the treating ophthalmologist.
The drug does not affect psychomotor reactions, however, immediately after instillation, a temporary deterioration in vision occurs, therefore it is recommended to drive vehicles and other complex mechanisms only after complete restoration of vision.
During pregnancy
Okuflesh does not cross the placental barrier, is not found in breast milk and does not have any systemic effect, so it is absolutely safe for pregnant and lactating women.
Use in childhood
The drug is approved for use in newborns.
Description and properties
The basis of these ophthalmic drops are herbal ingredients. Because of this, they can be used:
- as a hygienic product for those who regularly use devices for vision correction and decorative cosmetics;
- as a moisturizer from the “artificial tear” group to lubricate and protect the cornea with insufficient production of tear fluid;
- as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory drug in the complex treatment of eye infections.
Some women use Okuflesh eye drops as a hypoallergenic eye makeup remover, combining them in equal quantities with their usual toner or micellar water.
In terms of their chemical composition, the drops are a sterile isotonic buffer solution, the main active substance is eyebright extract. The following are used as auxiliary components:
- sodium chloride;
- benzalkonium chloride;
- potassium chloride;
- magnesium chloride hexahydrate;
- sodium hydroxide;
- disodium edetate dihydrate;
- polysorbate 80;
- borax;
- purified water.
The drops do not have a distinct odor; they are a colorless transparent solution. Okuflesh is available in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. The product is available in plastic bottles with a 10 ml dropper dispenser. The bottles are packed in cardboard boxes, instructions for use are included. The cost of the medicine in Moscow pharmacies is from 220 rubles per bottle.
Eyebright is a plant widely used in ophthalmology, is included in numerous pharmaceutical preparations and is used to prepare home remedies.
Indications and contraindications
The drug "Oku Flash" is recommended for use to cleanse the eyes of dust, chlorinated water and foreign objects. Eye drops are used to soothe the visual organ in the area in which ophthalmological examinations were carried out, as well as to wash away purulent or mucous secretions. Ophthalmologists prescribe Okuflesh to patients using hard contact lenses for vision correction, and include the solution in the complex treatment of non-infectious eye inflammation and chronic conjunctivitis.
Okuflesh drops are completely harmless and suitable for the treatment of very young children. A hygienic product can act as an urgent aid when alkalis or acids penetrate the eye membrane. "Okuflesh" helps in the treatment of chronic conjunctivitis and other inflammatory eye diseases not associated with infection. There are no contraindications to the use of natural eye drops. "Okuflesh" can be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding and in the first days of a child's life. The only thing is that you cannot use the medicine in question if you are individually intolerant to any component of its composition.
Contraindications and side effects
The main contraindication to instillation with Okuflesh is individual hypersensitivity to any components of the solution. Side effects associated with the use of this solution occur quite rarely and can take the form of:
- allergic reactions (these conditions develop in persons with poor tolerance to the composition of the product);
- mild burning, tingling, cramping that appears immediately after instillation (most often such disorders resolve on their own within a short period of time and do not require medical intervention).
The drug is not able to penetrate into the general bloodstream and provoke any systemic reactions.
The prolonged presence of negative conditions requires mandatory information to the doctor who prescribed the ophthalmic solution. If necessary, the doctor will stop the drug and recommend a product with similar properties.
Composition and mechanism of operation
The ophthalmic solution has a herbal composition of natural origin, which allows it to be used not only for medicinal purposes, but also as a preventive measure, as a hygienic product. Ocu Flash is an absolute analogue of natural tears, containing in its composition such components as:
- tincture of medicinal eyebright (active ingredient);
- benzalkonium chloride;
- sodium chloride;
- potassium salt of hydrochloric acid;
- distilled water;
- borax;
- trilon B;
- magnesium chloride hexahydrate;
- caustic soda;
- twin-80.
Drops will relieve irritation and inflammation.
The main ingredient of Okuflesh has a calming effect, as well as the ability to disinfect, stop inflammatory processes and tighten. Due to this, eye drops are used for all kinds of pathologies of the visual organ caused by pathogenic microflora and to prevent complications in non-infectious inflammation of the eyelids and eye membranes. But most often, Okuflesh is used as hygienic drops that normalize the tear film of the eye and promote its hydration.
