GENERIC
Adenosine + Cytochrome-C + Sodium Succinate + Nicotinamide
Indications
This eye drops is used for the treatment of lens opacification.
Pharmacology
Cytochrome C is involved in the oxidative phosphorylation for synthesizing ATP from ADP. Anhydrous Sodium Succinate (intermediate substance) promotes the production of ATP. Adenosine plays essential role in producing energy required for the vital function of the life lens e.g. the biosynthesis of glutathione, intermembrane active transport of ions and amino acid, the synthesis of DNA, RNA and nucleic acids. Nicotinamide is said to be involved in the process of creating ATP and NADPH that plays a major role in protecting cell against oxidizing agents and from free radicals by maintaining glutathione in its reduced form.
Dosage and administration
One drop into the affected eye twice daily.
Interactions
In order to avoid any interaction between different medical products, inform your doctor of any other ongoing treatment in particular with other eye drops.
Contraindications
This eye drops is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product.
Side effects
Like any active ingredient, Phacomin may cause more or less discomfort in some patients. If you feel any discomfort, inform your doctor.
Pregnancy and lactation
As a general rule, it is recommended to ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or nursing mother.
Precautions and warnings
Do not inject or swallow. In case of concomitant treatment with another ophthalmic solution, wait 15 minutes between each instillation.
Overdose
Accidental ingestion of the medicine is unlikely to cause any toxicity due to low content of ingredients.
Storage
Store in below 25 ⁰C temperature and away from light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not touch the dropper tip to surfaces since this may contaminate the solution. After one month of the opening do not use the medicine of dropper.
Clinical information is taken from the most complete brand listing (Phacomin); it applies to the active ingredient.
Brands of Adenosine + Cytochrome-C + Sodium Succinate + Nicotinamide
| # | Brand | Company | Form | Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catafix | Opsonin Pharma Ltd. | Ophthalmic Solution | (2 mg+0.5 mg+0.6 mg+10 mg)/ml | Not listed |
| 2 | Catavit | Apex Pharma Ltd. | Ophthalmic Solution | (2 mg+0.5 mg+0.6 mg+10 mg)/ml | Not listed |
| 3 | Catnil | ACME Laboratories Ltd. | Ophthalmic Solution | (2 mg+0.5 mg+0.6 mg+10 mg)/ml | Not listed |
| 4 | Catrix | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Ophthalmic Solution | (2 mg+0.5 mg+0.6 mg+10 mg)/ml | Not listed |
| 5 | Phacomin | OSL Pharma Limited | Ophthalmic Solution | (2 mg+0.5 mg+0.6 mg+10 mg)/ml | Not listed |
| 6 | Phacovit | Aristopharma Ltd. | Ophthalmic Solution | (2 mg+0.5 mg+0.6 mg+10 mg)/ml | Not listed |
| 7 | Ractovit | The IBN SINA Pharmaceutical PLC | Ophthalmic Solution | (2 mg+0.5 mg+0.6 mg+10 mg)/ml | Not listed |
| 8 | Vitafol | Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Ophthalmic Solution | (2 mg+0.5 mg+0.6 mg+10 mg)/ml | Not listed |
| 9 | Vitalens | General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Ophthalmic Solution | (2 mg+0.5 mg+0.6 mg+10 mg)/ml | Not listed |
This page is general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace a registered doctor, and it is not a prescription or a recommendation to use any medicine or test. Prices are listed prices and may change. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.