How to use Quinax eye drops for cataracts. Quinax eye drops: characteristics and Russian analogues How can Quinax eye drops be replaced

Modern life is largely unfavorable for vision: most of the work often has to be done at the computer, so teachers, office workers, marketers, designers, programmers are at risk. And those who do not directly work at the monitors also strain their eyes: drivers, fitters, welders, waxers, watchmakers.

Tired at work, the organs of vision do not get the long-awaited rest at home either: watching TV, reading books, playing games - these entertainments are by no means useful to the eyes! Cataract - one of the most serious diseases, is a clouding of the lens, as a result of which visual acuity decreases. In especially advanced cases even total blindness is possible!

Faced with an eye disease, many turn to specialists to find out which remedy is best for treatment, while experienced ophthalmologists prescribe Quinax drops for cataracts.

Quinax - general acquaintance with the drug

• Quinax - Belgian vitamin eye drops are available in 15 ml bottles.
• Belong to the group of metabolics, normalizes metabolic processes.
• They are prescribed by ophthalmologists for cataracts. Drops can be used for cataracts of any kind: traumatic, congenital, secondary, senile.
• The composition of Quinax is unique, so it will not be possible to select analogues precisely for the components.
• The active component of the drops, azapentacene (the fuller scientific name is dihydro-azapentacene sodium polysulfonate) helps protect the lens from oxidation, activates the action of enzymes in the vitreous body. Organizes protection against free radicals.
• The average price of Quinax drops in Russia is 380 rubles.

Important! In order to get the effect, the remedy (as, indeed, analogues) must be used on a regular basis for a long time. The appearance of improvement is not a reason to stop treatment.

Azapentacene

This is a cataract remedy of synthetic origin, its active ingredient is sodium dihydroazapentacene polysulfonate. Release form - eye drops. Stimulates the production of enzymes in the lens of the eye, prevents the formation of quinoid compounds (namely, they cause cataracts).

Should be considered! A contraindication to the use of Quinax drops is individual intolerance to the components, therefore, it is impossible to prescribe a medicine for yourself, remembering the advice of acquaintances and friends. Before using any medical preparation you need to consult a professional.

Preparations containing azapentacene, including Quinax, cannot be used for corneal ulcers, as well as for severe forms of cataracts followed by surgery.

Analogues

Quinax drops are quite expensive, so many have to select analogues that are similar in effect, but less expensive and more affordable. These may be the following options:

These tools, when used correctly very effective so you need to follow the instructions exactly. For the period of treatment, it is necessary to give up driving or working with small parts, since a decrease in visual acuity may be observed. User reviews are generally positive, but many note that visual impairment may occur at the first stage of treatment.

So, with cataracts Quinax drops are often prescribed, however, other drugs also have beneficial effect on the lens. Let us consider each of the presented means in more detail in order to identify in what way it is inferior to the original, or vice versa, in what way it is superior.

Oftan Katahrom

• Eye drops made in Finland.
• Used to treat cataracts of various types.
• Diverse beneficial features: drops have antioxidant, trophic and moisturizing effect.
• Can be used for postoperative corneal restoration.
• The active ingredients are: cytochrome C, adenosine, nicotinamide.
• The price is lower than drops of Quinax, on average in Russia - from 320 rubles.

Khrustalin

• Domestic analogue that helps to cope with the problem of cataracts.
• Helps to improve the renewal of lens tissues, promotes its hydration
• Additional effects are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action.
• Active ingredients: cytochrome C, nicotinamide, sodium succinate.
• The cost of an analogue is more expensive - from 650 rubles. depending on the region and the specific pharmacy chain.

Vita - Yodurol

Catalin

Japanese equivalent, is available in the form of tablets and a solvent in the kit, from which you should make your own solution. It does not have a wide spectrum of action, it is used for prevention or as part of complex treatment. Price from 430 rubles.

Ujala

• Indian tonic, produced in the form eye drops.
• It has a wide spectrum of action: it is used to treat not only cataracts, but also glaucoma, corneal clouding, trachoma.
• Active ingredients - potassium nitrate, diffuse boerhavia.
• As a tonic, it can be used by people of various ages who do not suffer from vision problems.
• Price - 150 rubles. on average in Russia. Cheaper than Quinax.

Other analogues

Eye drops Uniklofen

It has an anti-inflammatory effect, therefore it is often prescribed to relieve postoperative inflammatory processes.

Eye drops Defislez

The first advantage of the domestic drug is a significantly lower price; on average, these drops cost about 40-50 rubles in Russia. an ophthalmologist can prescribe for dry eye syndrome, corneal changes of a trophic and dystrophic nature. Produced in sterile bottles with a capacity of 10 ml, you can buy it in almost any pharmacy.

Eye drops Slezin

Romanian analogue, the price is lower than the original and ranges from 195 rubles. used to treat dry eye syndrome.

Eye drops Oftolik

The analogue comes from India, has a wide spectrum of action, is available in a 10 ml bottle. The average price in Russia is 340 rubles. It has a protective effect on the cornea due to the content of povidone and polyvinyl alcohol.

Eye drops Balarpan

A domestic drug, the average price of which exceeds the cost of Quinax eye drops and is about 540 r. Differs in a wide spectrum of action.

Quinax drops - effective remedy for the treatment of various types of cataracts, however, if necessary, you can choose other options that differ in composition, but have a similar effect. Quinax analogues on the market can be either more expensive or much cheaper, domestic or foreign. It should be remembered that only an ophthalmologist can prescribe the drug, therefore, before giving preference to one or another remedy, it is necessary to undergo an examination.

Designed for the treatment and prevention of cataracts. The use of Quinax drops promotes the resorption of opacities in the form of opaque proteins and increases the level of transparency of the lens. Such a therapeutic effect becomes possible due to the activation of proteolytic enzymes contained in the fluid of the anterior chamber of the eye.

The drug also has antioxidant properties, which reduces the degree of damage to the lens under the negative influence of active radicals.

The active component of Quinax drops is azapentacene.

Auxiliary components support its therapeutic properties, have a fixing and stabilizing effect.

The drug is indicated for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes in various types cataracts: congenital, traumatic, senile, secondary.

Quinax drops analogues

Quinax drops usually well tolerated by patients. It is extremely rare, but there is intolerance to the components of this tool. In addition, the drug is quite expensive and not every patient has the opportunity to purchase it. In such cases, the doctor may choose an analogue of Quinax drops.

Among the drugs that can replace Quinax, there are no structural analogues.

Therefore, agents are selected that have a similar mechanism of pharmacotherapeutic action, but have other active and auxiliary components in their composition.

The main analogues of Quinax eye drops are:

• Vita-Yodurol (France/Switzerland),
• Oftan Katahrom (Finland),
• Vitafacol (France).

Indicated for both preventive and therapeutic purposes.

• Catalin (Japan) is especially effective in the initial stages of senile cataract.
• Khrustalin drops (Russia) are prescribed not only for clouding of the lens, which is characteristic of cataracts, but also in case of presbyopia, that is, lens compaction.
• Taufon drops (Russia, Ukraine) are used for diabetic, traumatic, senile and radiation cataracts, and also for dystrophic lesions of the retina and corneal dystrophy.
• Eye tonic Ujala (India) is effective not only for cataracts, but also successfully treats conjunctivitis and glaucoma. The drug cleanses the vessels of the eye and tear ducts helps improve natural vision.

With cataracts, any eye drops must be used for a long time. Interruptions in treatment, especially long ones, usually lead to the progression of the disease.

In this article, you can read the instructions for use medicinal product Quinax. Reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Quinax in their practice are presented. We kindly ask you to actively add your reviews about the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, what complications and side effects were observed, perhaps not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Quinax in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use for the treatment of cataracts in adults, children, and during pregnancy and lactation. The composition of the drug.

Quinax- a drug used for cataracts. Azapentacene (the active substance of the drug Quinax) protects the sulfhydryl groups of lens proteins from oxidation and promotes the resorption of opaque lens proteins. It has an activating effect on proteolytic enzymes contained in the aqueous humor of the anterior chamber of the eye.

Compound

Sodium azapentacene polysulfonate + excipients.

Pharmacokinetics

When applied topically, systemic absorption is low.

Indications

Cataract:

• senile;
• traumatic;
• congenital;
• secondary.

Release form

Eye drops in the form of a solution.

Instructions for use and method of use

The drug is instilled 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye (or eyes) 3-5 times a day.

Side effect

• when used according to indications in recommended doses, side effects were not detected.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Sufficient experience in the use of Quinax during pregnancy and lactation ( breastfeeding) No. Perhaps the use of Quinax in pregnant women and nursing mothers in the case when the expected therapeutic effect outweighs the potential risk of developing side effects in a fetus or infant.

Use in children

There is no sufficient experience in the use of Quinax in children. Perhaps the use of Quinax in children in the case when the expected therapeutic effect outweighs the potential risk of possible side effects.

special instructions

Quinax is intended for long-term therapy. It is not recommended to interrupt treatment even in case of rapid improvement.

Patients using contact lenses should use Quinax only when the lenses are removed and can be installed back 15 minutes after instillation of the drug.

After each use of the drug, close the vial. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and control mechanisms

Patients who, after instillation, have temporarily impaired visual clarity, are not recommended to drive a car or work with complex machinery, machine tools or any other complex equipment that requires clarity of vision immediately after instillation of the drug.

drug interaction

Interaction with others medicines not currently installed.

Quinax's analogues

Structural analogues according to active ingredient Quinax does not have a medicine.

Analogues for the therapeutic effect (means for the treatment of cataracts):

• Vita Iodurol;
• Vitafacol;
• Indocide;
• Catalin;
• Multimax;
• Nakloof;
• Oftan Katahrom;
• Polivit Geriatric;
• Strix forte;
• Taufon;
• Focus.

In the absence of analogues of the drug for the active substance, you can follow the links below to the diseases that the corresponding drug helps with and see the available analogues for the therapeutic effect.

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I used Quinax for 5 years, with short breaks for Taufon (produced in Kharkov). The cataract did not disappear, but "stood" in place all these years and the vision did not deteriorate. Then Quinax disappeared from pharmacies (for another 1 year it was brought to me from the Russian Federation, then it was gone there too) and now I am catastrophically losing my eyesight - the rest ... I used Quinax for 5 years, with short breaks for Taufon (produced in Kharkov).
The cataract did not disappear, but "stood" in place all these years and the vision did not deteriorate.
Then Quinax disappeared from pharmacies (for another 1 year it was brought to me from the Russian Federation, then it was gone there too) and now I am catastrophically losing my eyesight - the rest of the drops have no effect, I tried and oftan catachrom courses, etc. Probably the operation cannot be avoided.
What is the reason for the disappearance of the drug? Maybe lobbying someone's interests? Or something else? I didn't find a clear answer anywhere.

The ophthalmologist prescribed Quinax for a mild form of cataract, 1 drop 3 times a day for a month, then a break for 10 days, then drip again for a month and so for a long time. Even if there is a noticeable improvement, it is not recommended to interrupt the treatment. almost a month, it suits me, does not cause side effects,So... The ophthalmologist prescribed Quinax for a mild form of cataract, 1 drop 3 times a day for a month, then a break for 10 days, then drip again for a month and so for a long time. Even if there is a noticeable improvement, it is not recommended to interrupt the treatment. almost a month, it suits me, does not cause side effects, so the drug is effective.

I have an early stage cataract. After using these drops, my head started to hurt. They didn't fit me.

After an eye injury, a film began to appear on my eye and midges began to fly, especially when you look at white or light. A very uncomfortable condition. I bought Quinax and dripped for a month. My vision became clearer and almost all the flies before my eyes disappeared, I concluded that we must continue to drip Quinax, maybe a cataract ... After an eye injury, a film began to appear on my eye and midges began to fly, especially when you look at white or light. A very uncomfortable condition. I bought Quinax and dripped for a month. My vision became clearer and almost all the flies before my eyes disappeared, I concluded that I should continue to drip Quinax, maybe the cataract will completely resolve. I advise everyone - there will be no harm, but it helps great.

Quinax is a drug for the treatment of eye cataracts (clouding of the lens). The drug from the group of metabolics, regulates metabolic processes in the tissues of the lens and the anterior chamber of the eye. It has an antioxidant effect and protects the lens from the negative effects of free radicals. There are a number of drugs (analogues) of these eye drops, which are no less effective, but their cost is much cheaper.

Quinax

Release form - eye drops in the form of a purple-red transparent solution in vials of 5, 10, 15 milliliters.

The active substance is azapentacene sodium polysulfonate.

It is prescribed for senile, traumatic, congenital and secondary cataracts. The drug provides protection of the lens of the eye from the action of oxidative reactions.

Mode of application: 2 drops of the drug in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye (both eyes) 3-5 times a day. During instillation, avoid contact of the dropper tip with the eyelid and other surfaces. Shelf life drops, after opening the bottle, 3 years.

Side effects: when using drops according to the instructions and in cases of overdose, side effects have not been identified.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any other substance from the drug components.
Quinax is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Analogues

There are a number of cheaper drugs that can replace Quinax.

Alfit-2

Release form - a set of two packages (morning and evening). The package contains 30 briquettes of 2 grams.

Active ingredient - morning - comb eyebright, ziziphora cuneiform, meadowsweet, safflower-like leuzea, narrow-leaved fireweed; evening - comb eyebright, meadowsweet, wedge-shaped ziziphora, safflower-shaped leuzea, narrow-leaved fireweed, five-lobed motherwort.

It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of progressive cataracts, as well as for increased eye strain when working at a computer.

Mode of application: 1 briquette (morning or evening) pour 150-200 milliliters of boiling water and leave for 5-10 minutes. Infusion take (drink) 1 briquette 2 times a day (morning and evening) 30 minutes before meals.

Side effects: not found.

Contraindications: allergic reactions on individual herbs or herbal medicine.

Anthocyan Forte

Release form - round, dark purple, transparent-coated tablets of 0.4 grams, foil blisters, cardboard packs.

The active ingredients are blueberry anthocyanins, blackcurrant anthocyanins, red grape seed proanthocyanidins, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin PP (nicotinic acid), zinc.

It is prescribed for diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration of the retina, myopia.

Mode of application: Take 1-2 tablets with meals with plenty of liquid.

Side effects: not identified.

Contraindications: individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

Bestoxol

Release form - eye drops of 10 milliliters in a plastic bottle with a stopper dropper.

It is prescribed for cataracts of various origins, glaucoma, dystrophy and injuries of the cornea, dystrophic lesions of the retina, hereditary tapetoretinal degenerations.

Mode of application: instill into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 2 drops 3-4 times a day.

Side effects: allergic reactions are possible.

Contraindications: do not take in case of hypersensitivity to taurine.

Cataxol

Release form - eye drops in a plastic bottle of 15 milliliters.

The active substance is sodium dihydroazapentacene polysulfate 0.15 mg.

Assign in the treatment of senile, congenital, traumatic and secondary cataracts.

Mode of application: instill into the conjunctival sac 1-2 drops 3-5 times a day.

Side effects: not found.

Contraindications:

Vita Yodurol

Release form - transparent colorless eye drops.

Active ingredients - calcium chloride 2 milligrams, magnesium chloride 3 milligrams, nicotinic acid 0.3 milligrams, adenosine 1 milligram.

Assign for the prevention and treatment of senile, traumatic, congenital, secondary cataracts.

Mode of application: instill into the conjunctival sac 1-2 drops 2-3 times a day in the affected eye.

Side effects: local allergic reactions are possible.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to one or more components of the finished dosage form drug, do not use in children.

Vitafacol

Release form - eye drops in the form of a sterile vitamin ophthalmic solution in dropper bottles of 10 milliliters.

Active ingredients - cytochrome C 74% - 0.5 milligrams, sodium succinate - 0.6 milligrams, adenosine - 2 milligrams, nicotinamide - 10 milligrams.

It is prescribed for the treatment of all types of cataracts.

Mode of application: instill into the conjunctival sac 3 times a day, 2 drops.

Side effects: when used correctly according to the instructions are not identified.

Contraindications:

Vicein

Release form - eye drops in a dark glass bottle of 10 milliliters.

Active ingredients - cysteine, L-glutamic acid, glycocol, sodium adenosine triphosphate, thiamine, nicotinic acid, potassium iodide, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride.

A drug is prescribed for the treatment of the initial stage of senile, myopic, radiation, contusion cataracts.

Mode of application: 2 drops 3-4 times a day for a long time. If air gets into the drops, a precipitate will appear in them and then it is not recommended to use them. The term of operation of an open bottle is 8-10 days.

Side effects: not found.

Contraindications: do not use in case of posterior cup-shaped cataract and individual intolerance to the constituent components of the drug.

Potassium Iodide

Release form - sterile eye drops.

The active ingredient is potassium iodide 30 mg.

It is prescribed for cataracts, clouding vitreous body cornea, hemorrhage in the shell of the eye, fungal infections of the conjunctiva or cornea of ​​the eye.

Mode of application: instill 1-2 drops 4 times a day for 2 weeks.

Side effects: in patients sensitive to iodine, allergic reactions, the occurrence of erythema, dermatitis, acne are possible.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to iodine, nodular goiter, toxic adenoma thyroid gland, nephrosis, nephritis, hemorrhagic diathesis, acne, furunculosis, pyoderma.

Catalin

The release form is a sterile tablet in a blister complete with a solvent in a plastic dropper bottle for the preparation of drops.

The active substance is pyrenoxine - 75 milligrams and isotonic buffer solution.

Indicated for prevention and complex therapy diabetic and senile cataracts.

Mode of application: to prepare an ophthalmic solution, the tablet is removed from the blister and placed in a dropper bottle with a solvent. After complete dissolution of the tablet, the resulting solution is instilled into the affected eye 1-2 drops up to 5 times a day. The course of treatment is long, possibly continuous. The finished solution is suitable for a month.

Side effects: eye irritation may occur immediately after instillation. In rare cases, local allergic reactions occur.

Contraindications: individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Oftan Katahrom

Release form - eye drops in sterile plastic bottles of 10 milliliters.

The active substance is cytochrome C (675 micrograms in 1 milliliter of solution), adenosine (2 milligrams in 1 milliliter of solution), nicotinamide (20 milligrams in 1 milliliter of solution).

Assign for all types of cataracts.

Mode of application: 1-2 drops in the affected eye 3 times a day.

Side effects: after instillation, short-term symptoms of eye irritation, the development of side effects caused by nicotinic acid(nausea, decreased blood pressure, shortness of breath, dizziness).

Contraindications: individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy, breastfeeding.

Taurine

Release form - eye drops 4% in polyethylene bottles of 5 and 10 milliliters.

The active substance is taurine.

A medicine is prescribed for traumatic, diabetic, radiation, senile cataracts, corneal dystrophy and eye injury.

Mode of application: installations of 1-2 drops 2-4 times daily, the duration of the course is up to 3 months. Repeat the course of treatment with a break of 1 month.

Side effects: allergic reactions to the components of the drug.

Contraindications: individual intolerance to the drug, age less than 18 years.

Taufon

Release form - eye drops in plastic bottles of 5-10 milliliters.

The active substance is taurine -4 milligrams.

It is prescribed for corneal dystrophy, cataracts, corneal injuries.

Mode of application: in the form of installations, 1-2 drops 2-4 times a day for 3 months.

Side effects: allergic reactions are possible, both mucous membranes and skin.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to taurine.

Ujala

Release form - eye drops in a plastic bottle with a dispenser.

Active ingredients - diffuse burchavia, glycerin, potassium nitrate.

It is prescribed for the treatment of cataracts of various types.

Mode of application: instill 1-2 drops in each eye 2 times a day after waking up in the morning and in the evening before going to bed. After instillation, be sure to blink several times and lie down for 10 minutes with your eyes closed, after which do not give your eyes any load for 2 hours.

Side effects: itching and burning immediately after instillation, increased formation of lacrimal fluid, redness of the eyes.

Contraindications: individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, children under 12 years of age.

Uniclofen

Release form - transparent colorless or yellowish eye drops.

The active substance is diclofenac sodium.

Prescribed for inhibition of miosis during cataract surgery, inflammatory processes after surgical interventions, prevention and treatment of cystoid macular edema after surgical removal cataracts, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal erosion, photophobia after keratotomy.

Mode of application: the drug is instilled into the conjunctival sac before surgery, 1 drop 5 times within 3 hours, immediately after surgery, 1 drop 3 times a day, then 1 drop 3-5 times a day; other indications - 1 drop 4-5 times a day.

Side effects: burning eyes, blurred vision immediately after instillation, development of corneal opacity with the formation of iritis thorns, allergic reactions (itching, hyperemia, fever up to chills, skin rash, angioedema of the face, vomiting, nausea).

Contraindications: any hypersensitivity, history of aspirin asthma, epithelial keratitis of herpetic nature, pathology of the blood coagulation system, pregnancy, lactation.

Fakovit

Release form - a package of two types of tablets: gastro-soluble - in blisters and enteric - in containers.

Active ingredient: gastro-soluble - glutamic acid-200 milligrams, glycine - 100 milligrams, pyridoxine hydrochloride -25 milligrams; enteric-soluble - L-cysteine-200 milligrams, ascorbic acid-175 milligrams.

Indicated for prevention and treatment initial stages cataract formation in the lens of the elderly.

Mode of application: take immediately 2 tablets of gastro-soluble and enteric-soluble 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 20-30 days.

Side effects: possible increase in the acidity of gastric juice, allergic reactions.

Contraindications: increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug.

Khrustalin

Release form - eye drops in a bottle with a capacity of 5 milliliters.

The active substance is nicotinamide, denosine, sodium succinate, cytochrome C and benzalkonium chloride.

Assign for the prevention and treatment of cataracts and presbyopia.

Mode of application: drip into each eye 1 drop 3 times a day.

Side effects: not found.

Contraindications: individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Emoxipin

Release form - eye drops in sterile vials of 5 milligrams.

The active substance is methylethylpyridinol - 1 milligram in 1 milliliter of solution.

It is prescribed for diabetic retinopathy, thrombosis of the central retinal vein, for the prevention and treatment of corneal burns, glaucoma.

Mode of application: instill 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac 2-3 times a day, a course lasting from 3 to 30 days.

Side effects: sometimes increased blood pressure, burning eyes, itching, swelling and redness of the conjunctiva.

Contraindications: individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.