Balarpan eye drops: causes of action, dosage

Pharmacological action of Balarpan

The active components of Balarpan are glycosaminoglycans, which are natural components of the connective tissue of the cornea. The use of the medicine helps:

Stimulating corneal repair;
Acceleration of healing of corneal epithelial defects of chemical, traumatic, infectious, radiation and trophic etiology.

Balarpan N is used to lubricate and moisturize the surface of the cornea, as well as eliminate discomfort during high visual load and wearing contact lenses.

About the composition and its features

The drug is available in a concentration of 0.01% of the drug substance, which is glycosaminoglycans sulfated in a 0.9% sodium chloride solution. The main component is natural in nature (found in the connective tissue of the cornea).

The main pharmacological property of glycosaminoglycans is reparative, i.e. facilitating the restoration and healing of the damaged cornea of the eye. These components can also moderately suppress inflammatory processes and remove swelling. As a result of using the drug, the eyes are additionally moisturized and the unpleasant feeling of discomfort is eliminated.

Thus, these drops contribute to:

reducing discomfort from eye strain while reading for a long time, looking at a computer monitor, etc.;
eliminating pain when looking at light sources;
reducing corneal swelling, especially in older people;
regeneration of the cornea after injury;
improving transparency properties;
quickly getting used to wearing lenses.

Release form, composition and analogues of Balarpan

Balarpan is available in the form of 0.01% eye drops.

The medicine Balarpan N is also produced in the form of a gel protector of the corneal epithelium. The viscous solution contains glycosaminoglycans, hypromellose, saline and purified water.

Analogues of Balarpan based on the active substance are not produced. Against the background of hypersensitivity or for other reasons, the doctor may prescribe the use of one of Balarpan’s analogues, which has a similar mechanism of action and belongs to the same pharmaceutical group:

Eye drops – Emoxibel, Adgelon, Oftolik, Slezin, Taurine, Balarpan, Aistil, Taufon, Vita-Iodurol, Quinax, Optiv, Lakrisifi, Okulohel, Etaden, Restasis, Visomitin, Sevitin;
Eye ointment – Betamecil, VitA-POS;
Solution for intraocular administration – Glekomen, Visitil;
Eye gel – Vidisik, Lacropos, Korneregel, Oftagel, Solcoseryl;
Tablets for the preparation of eye drops – Catalin;
Homeopathic syrup – Mirticam.

Balarpan eye drops reviews

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It depends what you need the drops for. I love Japanese cosmetics, so I have nothing against it) but I would still think about using drops. eyes are like that...

If you simply don’t have enough hydration during the day or your eyes get dry in your lenses, just buy natural tears. they are cheaper than balarpan. I took it at the clinic, they understand when I call you names like that. I can only wear soft lenses for three days, then I can’t get rid of drops.

but if your eyes get tired, turn red from the computer or some other external irritant, balarpan is an excellent treatment.

as a last resort, you can lie down with warm chamomile tea bags brewed in front of your eyes before going to bed for about 20 minutes. The method for the eyes is also very good)

To be honest, I don’t even know what else drops with hyaluronic acid can do...?

Balarpan drops are designed to restore the tissue structures of the cornea of the eye, to heal it after injuries and damage of various types.

They are used for local use in ophthalmic practice, and serve as an active ingredient to stimulate regeneration processes.

On this page you will find all the information about Balarpan: complete instructions for use for this drug, average prices in pharmacies, complete and incomplete analogues of the drug, as well as reviews from people who have already used Balarpan drops. Would you like to leave your opinion? Please write in the comments.

A drug that stimulates regeneration processes for local use in ophthalmology.

Dispensed without a doctor's prescription.

How much does Balarpan cost? The average price in pharmacies is 550 rubles.

Balarpan is produced in the form of 0.01% eye drops: a colorless, transparent, odorless solution containing native sulfated glycosaminoglycans (in bottles of 5 and 10 ml, in a cardboard pack 1 bottle; in dropper tubes of 1.5 ml, in a pack cardboard 1 or 2 pieces).

The action of the protector is based on the anti-edematous and moderate anti-inflammatory effect of the glycosaminoglycans included in the solution, which, together with hypromelose, have a protective effect on eye tissue. Lubricates and moisturizes the surface of the cornea, eliminates discomfort when wearing contact lenses and significant visual stress (driving a car, working on a computer, etc.)

Balarpan is used to treat the following diseases and eye health disorders:

erosion and non-penetrating wounds of the conjunctiva, sclera and cornea;
wounds of the sclera and cornea during surgical interventions;
thermal, radiation and chemical burns of the anterior chamber of the eye, conjunctiva and sclera;
allergic, infectious and traumatic keratoconjunctivitis and keratitis;
eye injuries due to surgical operations - keratomylosis, keratoplasty, keratotomy, removal of cataracts or cataracts, etc.;
endothelial-epithelial dystrophy of the ocular membrane;
senile dry eye syndrome;
swelling of unknown origin.

As a means of prevention, the solution is used:

with photophobia (photophobia) of allergic origin;
with insufficient production of glycosaminoglycans by the body;
to adapt the surface of the eyes in the first days of using lenses;
to suppress involutional changes in the cornea;
with visual stress during computer work, watching TV for a long time, or while constantly driving a vehicle.

The drug has no strict contraindications associated with certain diseases of internal organs, the presence of any pathologies, etc. However, one should refrain from using Balarpan eye drops during pregnancy and breastfeeding, which is due to the lack of reliable data on the effect of the drug on fetal development and the extent of its penetration through breast milk.

Also, drops are not prescribed:

children under 18 years of age;
patients with individual intolerance to the components included in the solution formula.

The instructions for use indicate that Balarpan eye drops should be used in the following dosages:

For contact correction, the first 3 days when adapting to wearing contact lenses - 2 times a day in the morning and evening (after removing the lenses), 2 drops in each eye;
When wearing contact lenses for a long time - 1-2 drops in the morning and evening in each eye during the entire period of wearing;
For any damage to the cornea, including surgical injuries, 1-2 drops 4-5 times a day for 7 days;
For keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome - 1-2 drops 4-5 times a day for 1 month;
For involutional changes in the cornea - 1-2 drops in the morning and evening for a month.

After using the drug, redness of the conjunctiva of the eye may be observed, which, according to reviews of Balarpan, disappears within a short time after stopping the drops.

Cases of overdose with Balarpan have not been recorded.

Eye drops are used as prescribed by an ophthalmologist, strictly following the prescribed dosage. Instructions for using the solution involve instilling 1-2 drops:

For 1 month in the treatment of keratitis of various origins, keratoconjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome.
Into the conjunctival sac 4-5 times a day for 1 week when treating corneal defects, incl. associated with surgery.
Twice a day with an equal time interval during involutional changes in the corneal membrane.
For 3 days in the morning and before going to bed before the initial wearing of contact lenses, during the adaptation period and during prolonged use of contact lenses to prevent dryness and eye fatigue.

In addition, you should ensure that the dropper dispenser is sterile and do not touch any objects or surfaces with it, incl. to the eyelid, and touch it with your hands. After use, the bottle is tightly closed and stored in a medicine cabinet (not in the refrigerator) for a maximum of 15 days.

Balarpan does not cause side effects when used simultaneously with antibiotics and other drugs used in ophthalmology.

In the vast majority of cases, patients note the effective therapeutic effect of the drug. For example, there are reviews about the prescription of the medicine after a chemical burn of the cornea: complete restoration of vision and the onset of a long-term effect after the first instillation are noted.

A technical drawback is also indicated - the bottle is very difficult to open. You can read the reviews at the end of the article.

Synonyms for the medication are not released. Analogues of Balarpan are such drugs as:

Adgelon;
Betamecil;
Visited;
Glekomen;
Korneregel;
Lakrisifi;
Myrtilene;
Oculochel;
Retinalamin;
Solcoseryl;
Taurine;
Cytochrome C;
Emoxipin-AKOS.

Before using analogues, consult your doctor.

Store in a place protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 15°C. Keep out of the reach of children. Shelf life: 2 years. After opening the bottle, the drug can be used for no more than 15 days.

Indications for use of Balarpan drops

Balarpan drops, according to the instructions, are prescribed against the background of:

Keratopathies of various etiologies and diseases associated with metabolic disorders of corneal tissue;
Ulcerative keratitis;
Belmo;
Keratoconjunctivitis;
Keratotomy, keratoplasty, keratomileusis;
Epithelial endothelial dystrophy of the cornea;
Corneal burns.

Balarpan N is used in ophthalmology for:

Protection of the cornea against the background of involutional changes and damage of various origins - erosions, non-penetrating and penetrating wounds of the cornea, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, etc.;
Relief of corneal syndrome with burning, foreign body sensation, dry eye sensation, etc.

In ophthalmic surgery, the drug is usually used as a decongestant and anti-inflammatory agent during the period of preoperative preparation and after surgery, as well as during surgical interventions on the eyes that are associated with damage to the conjunctiva, cornea and sclera (for example, laser operations, cataract extraction, etc.).

Operating principle

Glycosaminoglycans are natural components of the connective tissue of the cornea.

Part of the eye drops, this active substance has a regenerating effect on damaged epithelial cells. Plant polymers have an anti-edematous effect, relieve inflammation and protect the eye membrane from external factors. The drug relieves discomfort that occurs when using contact lenses and relieves tension during visual stress. The use of a medicinal solution quickly reduces the symptoms of eye disease and leads to a faster cure.

In what cases is the medicine prescribed?

Balarpan eye drops relieve discomfort that occurs when using contact lenses and relieve tension during visual strain

Balarpan eye drops, the main drug included in the complex of drug therapy for the following defects: • Erosive destruction, non-penetrating wounds of the cornea, protein membrane (sclera), as well as the conjunctiva.

• Chemical burns. • Penetrating damage (postoperative) to the cornea and sclera.

• Defects of the cornea due to eye surgeries (keratoplasty, cataract removal, etc.).

• If you have keratitis or keratoconjunctivitis.

• For epithelial retinal myopathy, insufficient moisture of the cornea and conjunctiva (dry eye syndrome).

Many ophthalmologists recommend Balarpan drops to prevent eye diseases. Also, to eliminate the above pathologies, Balarpan-N is used - eye drops 0.01%, 10 ml each*. In its composition, this drug does not differ from Balarpan drops. The solution is also prescribed before starting to wear corrective contact lenses to improve their tolerability.

How to use Balarpan drops

The medicine is used conjunctivally. For two days, 1-2 drops are instilled into the affected eye 6-8 times a day, after which the frequency of use is reduced to 2-3 times a day.

The duration of use of Balarpan, according to reviews, is determined by the doctor individually (usually 10-30 days) depending on the duration and severity of the disease or on the period of postoperative intervention.

Balarpan N is used 1-3 times a day, 1-2 drops in each eye. The duration of action of the medication is at least 90 minutes.

Contraindications

Also, drops are not prescribed:

children under 18 years of age;
patients with individual intolerance to the components included in the solution formula.

Side effects

In the vast majority of cases, when using the described eye drops in accordance with medical recommendations and in recommended doses, no side effects occur. Much less often, the drug, according to reviews, can provoke the formation of hyperemia (filling with a large amount of blood) of the conjunctiva or the occurrence of a minor allergic reaction. Moreover, the latter is characterized by a long course.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Eye drops must be stored in open packaging. In this case, it is imperative that the place is dark; exposure to any sunlight will negatively affect the effectiveness of the drug. It is important to remember that after opening the shelf life is no more than 2 weeks. In this case, the temperature conditions must be observed: from 8 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Store Balarpan in a dark place

Balarpan can be stored in closed packaging for 2 years, but not more than 730 days. It is not recommended to use after the expiration date indicated on the packaging. Freezing the medicinal product is prohibited due to a possible violation of the composition.

Interaction with other drugs

Eye drops, according to research data, can be used in parallel with all medications that contain antibiotics and are used in the field of ophthalmic surgery. Any side effects and allergic reactions indicate intolerance to any of the components of the drug used in conjunction with Balarpan.

Differences between Balarpan and Balarpan-N

Medicines are characterized by identical composition, indications and patterns of use. The main differences are in the form of release, so Balarpan-N is a gel. It can also be used to correct visual functions, as well as to facilitate adaptation to contact lenses. It is characterized by higher activity of the components and is therefore prescribed by specialists much less frequently.

Differences between Balarpan and Balarpan-N

The use of Balarpan-N together with eye lenses should comply with the following schedule:

1 to 2 drops in each eye;
2 times within 24 hours;
throughout the use of any lenses.

The presented gel, like eye drops, is not recommended for use by persons under 18 years of age, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding for the first 6-9 months.

Video - How to put drops into the conjunctival sac of the eye

special instructions

Immediately after using the drug, a short-term distortion of vision occurs. Most often this is clouding, and therefore Balarpan is not recommended for use before driving any vehicle or during other activities that involve high physical activity.

After surgery and when using eye drops, you will need to wear sunglasses for at least 12 hours. For 100% recovery, the use of certain vitamin complexes is allowed, which will help enhance the effect of Balarpan.

The presented eye drops are an indispensable product that is ideal not only for daily use, but also for restoring the health of the sclera, cornea and other parts of the eye. In order for the effect to be maximum, you should remember the nuances of using the product and other recommendations.