Solution «Vitaden» (eye drops)
Solutio “Vitadenum”, guttae ophtalmicae
International Non-proprietary Name
Adenosine. Nicotinic acid. Calcium chloride. Magnesium chloride.
Adenosine. Nicotinic acid. Calcium chloride. Magnesium chloride.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Agents for the treatment of eyes diseases.
Agents regulating metabolic processes.
Composition
100 mL of eye drops contain 0.30 g of magnesium chloride, 0.20 g of calcium chloride, 0.03 g of nicotinic acid, 0.10 g of adenosine.
Pharmacological action
«Vitaden» — is a combination for topical use in ophthalmology. It enhances the metabolism and blood supply of the eye bulb. Adenosine and nicotinic acid play an important role in the energy metabolism of the lens. Magnesium chloride and calcium chloride along with adenosine and nicotinic acid due to the enhancement of lens trophism prevent the appearance of cataract and its advancement in elderly patients.
Indications
The product is used for the treatment of early stages of senile, myopic, irradiation and contusion cataracts; in moderated visual acuity decrement (not lower than 0.5).
Administration and dosing regimen
In adults: instillation into affected eye 1 - 2 drops 2 - 3 times a day. Product «Vitaden» is intended for a long-term treatment.
Special indications
In case of the advancement of the disease during therapy it is recommended to consider the appropriateness to continue the treatment.
During the treatment with «Vitaden» is it necessary to avoid usage of soft contact lens due to the hazard of benzalkonium chloride absorption.
Eye drops Vitaden should not be administered orally or as injections.
Side effects
>Allergic reactions can occur during treatment: flushing, pruritus, eyelid skin rash.
Contraindications
Individual hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation, including benzalkonium chloride.
Vitaden is not intended for the treatment of posterior subcapsular cataract.
The product is not intended for children. Safety of Vitaden during pregnancy and breast feeding is not established.
Interactions with other drugs
In case of concomitant use of Vitaden and other ophthalmological preparations their administration should be divided by at least 15 minutes interval.
Overdosage
There are no reports of overdosage by this products.
Presentation
Eye drops in tube-dropper of 1 mL.