Vitafol Ophthalmic Solution
Indications
This eye drops is used for the treatment of lens opacification.
Pharmacology
Anhydrous Sodium Succinate (intermediate substance) promotes the production of ATP
Cytochrome C is involved in the oxidative phosphorylation for synthesizing ATP from ADP.
Adenosine plays essential role in producing energy required for the vital function of the life lens e.g. the biosynthesis of glutathione, intermembrane active transport of ions and amino acid, the synthesis of DNA, RNA and nucleic acids.
Nicotinamide is said to be involved in the process of creating ATP. NADPH plays a major role in protecting cell against oxidizing agents and from free radicals by maintaining glutathione in its reduced form.
Dosage And Administration
One drop into the affected eye twice daily.
Interaction
To avoid interaction with other drugs, it is recommended to inform your doctor of any concomitant treatment particularly with other eye drops.
Contraindications
This eye drops is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product.
Side Effects
Like any active ingredient, this drug may cause more or less discomfort in some patients..
Pregnancy And Lactation
It is recommended to take advice from doctor before using this medicine in pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions And Warnings
Do not inject or swallow. In case of concomitant treatment with another ophthalmic solution, wait 15 minutes between each instillation.
Overdose Effects
Accidental ingestion of the medicine is unlikely to cause any toxicity due to low content of ingredients. The medication should be kept out of reach of children.
Therapeutic Class
Drugs for lens opacification.
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature and protect from light. It is desirable that the content should not be used more than 4 weeks after first opening of the bottle.