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PHACOVIT
Sodium
succinate, Adenosine
Cytocrome C Nicotinamide
Sterile Eye Drops
Description:
Phacovit
is a sterile eye drops containing cytochrome C, anhydrous
sodium succinate, adenosine and nicotinamide.
Composition:
Each
ml Phacovit eye drops
contains cytocrome C INN 0.5 mg, anhydrous sodium succinate 0.6
mg, adenosine BP 2 mg, and nicotinamide BP 10 mg.
Pharmacology:
Cytocrome
C synthesizes ATP from ADP by oxidative phosphorylation and
anhydrous sodium succinate promotes ATP synthesis. Adenosine is
involved in the production of energy required for the vital
function of the lens such as the biosynthesis of glutathione,
intermembrane active transport of ions and amino acid, the
synthesis of DNA, RNA and nucleic acids. Nicotinamide is
involved in the synthesis of ATP and NADPH maintains reduced
glutathione, which protects the lens cells from oxidizing agents
and free radicals.
Indications:
Phacovit
eye drops is used for the treatment of lens opacification.
Dosage
and Administration:
1 drop
twice daily
Contraindications:
It is
contraindicated to patients with known hypersensitivity
to any ingredient of this product.
Precautions:
Only for
topical ophthalmic use. In case of concomitant treatment with
another ophthalmic solution, wait 15 minutes between each
instillation.
Side-effects:
Like
any drug, this may cause more or less discomfort in some
patients. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to consult
doctor.
Use
in pregnancy & lactation
It
is recommended to take advice from doctor before using this
medicine in pregnancy and lactation.
Drug
interactions:
To avoid
interaction with other drugs, it is recommended to inform your
doctor of any concomitant treatment particularly with other eye
drops.
Over-dosage
Due
to low quantity of ingredients, it is unlikely to cause any
toxicity even after accidental ingestion of the medicine.
Storage
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Store at room temperature (below 250C)
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Protect from light.
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Use within 4 weeks after first opening.
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Keep out of the reach of children
Presentation
Plastic dropper bottle containing
5 ml sterile eye
drops.
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