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Taufon drug is manufactured and registered by FPUE company "Moscow Endocrine Plant" - NGA, the drug is used in the treatment of eyes, ears, nose and throat. Let's find out what Taufon drug works in the following article.
1. What is Taufon?
Taufon drug not sick yet? Taufon 4% 1.5ml medicine contains the main ingredient is Taurine with a concentration of 40mg, Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate 1ml and distilled water for injection just enough 1ml. The drug is prepared in the form of eye drops, packaged in boxes of 2 vials or 5 vials, each of 1.5 ml or 2 ml and a box of 1 vial containing 5 ml.
2. What are the effects of Taufon?
2.1.Effect of the drug Taufon Taurine active ingredient contained in the drug Taufon is essentially an amino acid that plays an important role in the retina, its effect is involved in the regulation of metabolic processes, eye cells will be promoted to restore function. Corneal cells damaged by many causes will be regenerated by Taurine. In addition, Taurine also helps improve eyesight. Taurine works to increase the amount of fluid in the eyeball, thereby helping to improve dry eyes and other eye diseases such as corneal dystrophy, keratitis, cataracts, ....
Taurine has a strong antioxidant ability, so it helps break down oxidative factors from the environment that are harmful to the eyes, helping to prevent vision diseases and stronger retinas. Damage to retinal cells can occur if taurine intake is not sufficient to perform its protective function of the eye.
2.2.Indications of the drug Taufon Taufon is indicated for use in the following cases:
Adults with keratitis, corneal dystrophy. Patients with eye trauma, conjunctival congestion. The patients suffered from eye-related complications from diabetes. Deficiency diseases and trauma due to old age, cataracts caused by irradiation. In addition, Taufon is also used to prevent and treat myopia.
2.3.Contraindications of the drug Taufon Do not use Taufon on subjects with hypersensitivity to any of its components including the active ingredient Taurine and excipients in the drug.
3. How to use and dose Taufon
3.1.How to use Taufon Before using Taufon eye drops, patients need to wash and dry their hands before use. Next is to open the lid of the eye dropper bottle so that the tip of the dropper must always be clean, do not touch it with your hands to avoid causing an infection of the drug. Instill the medicine by pointing the tip of the dropper down, close to the eye to make it easier to instill the eye drops, do not let the dropper touch the eye. Close your eyes gently, do not blink too much or close your eyes tightly will cause the medicine to flow out, you can prepare a tissue to absorb the eye drops.
3.2.Taufon dose The dose of Taufon drug depends on the condition and type of disease that the patient needs to be treated. The following are some suggested dosages for each specific disease:
Treatment of cataracts: Use Taufon drops in the eye each time 1 to 2 drops, use 2-3 times a day, use continuously. in 3 month. Repeat treatment after 1 month along with the doctor's prescription. Treatment of keratitis, corneal dystrophy and conjunctival congestion, 1 to 2 drops in the eye once, 2-3 times a day, within 1 month. Dosage for the treatment of diabetic retinal damage: 1-2 drops once a day, 2-4 times a day. After phaco surgery, the dose of Taufon used for eye care is as follows: 1 to 2 drops once, 2-4 times a day. Using Taufon drug to prevent nearsightedness: Instill 1 to 2 round drops once, 1-2 times a day. For conditions of itchy eyes, blurred vision, prevention of eye diseases: 1 time use 1-2 drops, use 1-2 times a day, use within 1 month. It is possible to repeat treatment under the prescription of the doctor.
4. Undesirable effects when using Taufon
The side effects that occur when using Taufon are mainly allergic reactions, itchy eyes, burning, stinging eyes, eye irritation. Overdose can cause corneal congestion, red eyes.
It is recommended that patients immediately notify their doctor or pharmacist when encountering unwanted effects during the use of Taufon to get timely, effective and safe solutions.
5. Taufon drug interactions
Do not use more than one type of eye drops at the same time or near each other, as this will reduce the effect of the medicine. Medicines should be taken about 10-15 minutes apart.
Accordingly, the patient needs to inform the treating doctor about all the drugs they are taking or are planning to use, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, vitamins and minerals. for proper medication instructions.
6. Pay attention to the use of Taufon
During the use of Taufon, patients should pay attention to the following:
Pregnant and lactating women should be cautious when using it, only using it when absolutely necessary and under the supervision of a pregnant woman. doctor's instructions.
Before use, it is necessary to check the shelf life of the product, observe the visual appearance of the solution, whether it is precipitated, cloudy or changes color, the shelf life after opening the lid of the drug is 15 - 30 days. Do not share the same eye drops with more than one person.
Taufon medicine 4% 1.5ml contains the main ingredient is Taurine with a concentration of 40mg, Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate 1ml. The drug is indicated for the treatment of certain eye diseases. To ensure effective use, patients need to carefully read the instructions and consult a doctor, pharmacist.
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