The drug Oxial is produced in the form of an ophthalmic solution. The drug is considered as eye drops to relieve eye fatigue. The product is used to treat dry eye syndrome. The advantage of this drug is that its composition is similar to natural tear fluid. Oxial is often used in ophthalmology to moisturize the cornea.
Description and composition
The drug Oxial is produced in the form of ophthalmic drops. The solution contains hyaluronic acid, sodium salt and boric acid as active ingredients. The product contains calcium chloride, dihydrate chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium hexahydrate, sodium chloride, and purified water as additional substances.
Oksial's analogs
This drug has many analogues , which use similar components. They are prescribed for the following symptoms:
- For dryness and dehydration of the cornea, Oftagel .
- For those who wear contact lenses, there is the drug Innoxa .
- Systane creates a protective film that prevents the cornea from drying out.
- Vial is prescribed for allergies and irritation.
- The cheapest analogue is Defilez , which is also used to moisturize the cornea.
- The drug Hilo-comod is almost identical to Oksial.
The rules for using analogues are practically no different from Oksial. When selecting these products, we also recommend consulting with a specialist.
Pharmacological group
Oxial is a moisturizing ophthalmic solution containing hyaluronic acid. This substance is obtained by fermentation, as well as by isolation from animal products. The activity of such a substance is changed and optimized as a result of the synergistic effect of the polymer composite protector that forms the film. The presence of electrolytes in the composition of the drug, which ensure the occurrence of chemical reactions in cells, as well as a decrease in the isotonic solution, helps maintain the physiological parameters of the eye at the proper level.
The preservative system of the ophthalmic solution is transformed into water, oxygen and sodium chloride. Such substances are released from the tear fluid under natural conditions and do not have a negative effect on the structures of the eye. The components help maintain the healthy state of epithelial cells.
Pharmacological action of the drug
The effect of the drug Oxial is determined by the properties of its composition:
Sodium hyaluronate is a carbohydrate substance that is normally found in the extracellular fluid of all tissues of the human body. It is a moisturizing component necessary to maintain the optimal condition of the tissues of the mucous membrane and cornea of the eye.
Hyaluronic acid also promotes the healing of microdamages in the cornea. Hyaluronic acid for the solution is produced by fermentation, and not by isolation from animal raw materials.
Boric acid in the composition of the drug has disinfectant properties.
Electrolytes or salts of sodium, calcium, magnesium and potassium are necessary for the occurrence of cellular biochemical processes and maintain the necessary osmotic pressure.
The preservative Oxide in the composition of the drug Oxial, when in the bottle, performs an antibacterial effect, and when it gets on the surface of the eye, it breaks down into harmless biologically inert substances: sodium chloride, water, oxygen. Therefore, it does not disrupt metabolism and does not cause irritation or allergic reactions.
The protector optimizes and prolongs the activity of the drug components when interacting with the surface of the eye.
Oxial drops reduce fatigue, reduce dry eyes, eliminate itching, burning, redness and other signs of eye irritation caused by external factors (exposure to smoke, dust, contact lenses, monitors and screens, etc.).
Due to its properties, the drug can be used for:
- contact conjunctivitis to reduce irritation and dry eyes caused by dust, ultraviolet radiation, smoke, air conditioners, cosmetics, chlorinated water, or arising from prolonged visual stress, dry eye syndrome, or when taking certain medications;
- if there is discomfort from wearing hard or soft contact lenses (in this case, the lenses for eye drops may not be removed);
- during rehabilitation after laser surgery.
Indications for use
The list of indications for the use of the drug can be presented as follows:
- dryness;
- increased fatigue;
- irritation due to prolonged exposure to a computer monitor or TV screen;
- exposure to negative environmental factors;
- air conditioning, dust, smoke, air pollution;
- the influence of negative and other factors on the body;
- discomfort due to high activity;
- wearing hard contact lenses.
for adults
Patients of this age category can use the drug if there are indications for use. The medicine is highly effective and safe. The medicinal composition is well tolerated, provided the dosage regimen and storage rules are followed. Failure to comply with storage rules may cause acute reactions in the consumer. The active substances of the drug are not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, so the drug Oxial can be used by elderly people, as well as patients with severe disorders of the liver and kidneys.
for children
Ophthalmic solution Oxial eye drops can be used in pediatric practice when indications for use are identified. Before use, you should obtain a full consultation with a pediatric ophthalmologist. If certain precautions are not followed during use, the child’s vision may deteriorate.
for pregnant women and during lactation
The drug Oxial eye drops can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The drug is highly effective and safe. When using the medication, adverse reactions are rarely observed. Most often, the occurrence of adverse reactions is associated with non-compliance with the rules of use.
Applications and dosages
The dosage regimen for medications is determined on an individual basis. The product is recommended to be instilled into the conjunctival sac of the eye. Before using the drug for the first time, make sure that the solution is in a sealed package. Before starting the procedure, the person performing the procedure should wash their hands thoroughly.
for adults
Patients in this age group use the drug in a volume of 1-2 drops in each eye 2-3 times a day.
for children
In pediatric practice, the composition is used 1 drop 3 times a day in each eye.
for pregnant women and during lactation
Pregnant women and nursing mothers use the drugs in doses specified for adult patients.
Method of using drops
According to the instructions for use, to maintain the balance of moisturizing substances on the surface of the conjunctival membrane, it is necessary to instill Oxyal two to four times a day , but no more than two drops in each eye at a time.
The dosage varies depending on the degree of dryness of the visual organs.
The standard treatment regimen using such ophthalmic drops involves their use from three weeks to a month.
But throughout the entire period of treatment, the patient must be regularly examined by the attending physician, who, if necessary, will adjust the course of treatment.
Attention! It is believed that treatment with such drops is ineffective if positive dynamics are not observed after the first two days of instillation. In such cases, the drug is discontinued and an analogue is selected.
Analogs
Other drugs that provide hydration to the cornea of the eye can be considered as analogues of the drug.
Artelak
The drug Artelak is also presented in the form of a solution. The product is a pharmacological group of artificial tear fluid substitutes. The drug is used for the symptomatic treatment of dry mucous membranes of the eye in adults. Medications can be used by nursing mothers. There is no exact information about the use of the drug in pediatric practice.
Hilabak
The drug Halibak is also produced in the form of an ophthalmic drug that has the ability to moisturize the cornea of the eye. The product is often used to treat dry eye symptoms and is also recommended for use by patients who wear contact lenses. There are no exact data on the possibility of using the composition in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. The product is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Stillavit
Stillavit is also produced in the form of eye drops and belongs to the group of keratoprotectors. The composition moisturizes the cornea and is used when there is insufficient independent production of tear fluid. There is no data on the possibility of using the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Gillan
The drug Gillan acts as a substitute for tear fluid. The product has a high safety profile and can then be used in children and pregnant women. Pharmacological effects caused by physicochemical properties can protect the ocular surface from mechanical damage.
Description of the drug
Oxial refers to ophthalmic moisturizing preparations that act on the senses. It includes:
- active ingredients: boric and hyaluronic acids;
- auxiliary - potassium and sodium chlorides, magnesium chloride hexahydrate, calcium chloride dihydrate, purified water, Oxide, polymer Protector.
Oxial is approved for use when wearing any type of contact lenses; they do not need to be removed during instillation.
The product has multiple therapeutic effects, taking into account the components it contains. Reduces dryness of the cornea, eliminates irritation (itching, redness, burning) caused by external factors - smoke, dust, cosmetics, wind, chlorinated water, ultraviolet radiation, conditioned air, etc. Forms a protective film on the cornea, eliminates the effects of visual strain, relieves irritation contact lenses, which is useful for hypermetropic astigmatism. Find out about lens replacement operations for astigmatism here.
The main active substance - hyaluronic acid, which forms the basis of the extracellular matrix - activates the regeneration of damaged corneal tissue and prevents the development of cataracts. Boric acid (H3BO3 or B(OH)3) is an antiseptic and antipruritic agent that has a disinfectant and anti-irritant effect.
Metal compounds (potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium) activate the production of mucins by the conjunctiva - a protein mucous secretion that gives the mucous membranes of the eye elasticity and moisture. The oxide, which is a preservative, gets on the cornea and releases biological compounds that prevent the drug from decomposing into inactive components.
All components included in Oxial are non-toxic and have no allergic properties. The drug is available in the form of a solution, poured into 10 mm plastic dropper bottles. Dispensed without a prescription.
Hyaluronic acid is one of the main components of the body's biological lubricants. Present in the vitreous body of the eye, synovial fluid, and saliva. The compound plays an important role in tissue regeneration and the hydrodynamics of the ocular fluid, and is involved in the proliferation (reproduction) and migration of cells. Used to treat cataracts and in cosmetic surgery to smooth tissue. There is evidence of its anticancer activity.
