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Okulochel
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Okulochel is a homeopathic medicine of a complex type.
Indications of the okuloohelya
It is shown with irritations, inflammatory processes and allergic manifestations in the eyelids and conjunctiva. These disorders are associated with external pathogens. Usually, the drug is used in the treatment of dry keratoconjunctivitis and eye overexertion.
Release form
It is available in the form of a solution for the eyes (drops), in capsules made of polyethylene with a volume of 0.45 ml. Inside a separate pack contains 15 capsules with a solution.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. The mechanism of influence is carried out by activation of the body's immune system, as well as stabilization of functions that have been violated. This is due to plant components included in the drug.
Dosing and administration
The solution is used for eye instillation. Always wash hands before starting the procedure. Then take the capsule with the solution, open it, then press it on its side walls and drip into each eye.
For adolescents from 12 and adults, the drug is prescribed in the amount of 2 drops of solution in the affected eye three times per day. In case of increased eye strain, it is often required to instill in each eye 2 drops of solution three times a day.
For children 6-12 years of age, the dose often is 2 drops of solution, 2-3 times a day buried in the affected eye.
Children 3-6 years old are required to dig in the affected eye 2 drops of medicine twice a day.
Children aged 1-3 years require 1-2 times a day to dig in 2 drops of medicine in the affected eye.
Infants until 1 year and newborns are basically instilled with the solution 1 time per day - 1-2 drops in the affected eye.
The therapeutic course usually lasts 1-3 weeks.
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Use of the okuloohelya during pregnancy
There is no evidence of toxic effects of the drug (its constituent elements - homeopathically diluted components) on pregnant and lactating women. Also, no negative reactions were found.
Only the attending physician can prescribe Oculocheel, taking into account the correlation of potential risk and the possible benefits of using drugs.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications: intolerance to one of the active elements of the medicine or plants from the category of Compositae.
Side effects of the okuloohelya
Occasionally, patients may develop manifestations of hypersensitivity (among them local allergic symptoms - burning or redness).
Storage conditions
The solution should be kept in a place inaccessible to small children. Temperature values are a maximum of 25 ° C.
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Shelf life
Okulocheel is allowed to be used in the period of 2 years after the release of the drug solution.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Okulochel" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.