Vid-Komod are ophthalmic drops with a moisturizing effect, which are often prescribed for dry eye syndrome and other conditions accompanied by unpleasant sensations in the organ of vision. The drug is also used when using contact lenses. A convenient medicine of German quality moisturizes the cornea well, relieves the eyes from pain, irritation, burning and itching.
Composition, form, packaging of drops
Vid-Komod eye drops are a sterile aqueous solution containing povidone (20 mg) as the active ingredient. Auxiliary components are represented by the following components:
- sodium salt of citric acid;
- caustic soda (sodium hydroxide);
- anhydrous citric acid;
- sorbitol;
- purified water.
The medicine is packaged in special plastic containers (Komod system) with a volume of 10 ml. One branded cardboard pack contains 1 container and an insert sheet, which contains detailed instructions for using the medication. The drops are produced by the German company Ursapharm Arzneimittel GmbH.
Vid-Komod eye drops 10ml
Compound
1 ml of sterile aqueous solution contains: active ingredient: povidone 20 mg, excipients: sodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, sorbitol, water.
Pharmacokinetics
The medical product Vid-Komod is a sterile aqueous solution of povidone without preservatives. The drug has the necessary viscosity, with good adhesive properties, due to which it forms a uniform, long-lasting precorneal tear film. The film is not destroyed by blinking and does not cause a decrease in visual acuity. Therefore, the eye is protected from dryness and irritation, which often occurs when contacting the environment or wearing contact lenses.
The use of Vid-Komod makes the use of contact lenses more comfortable without depositing on their surface.
The original "KOMOD" container is a specific reservoir system that guarantees protection against air penetration and ensures the extraction of the same drops, regardless of the degree of force applied.
The metal parts of the container in contact with the sterile solution are partially coated with a layer of silver, which ensures reliable protection of the solution even in the absence of preservatives.
Indications for use
For additional hydration of the front surface of the eye (cornea and conjunctiva), eliminating discomfort from a feeling of dryness, foreign body sensation, burning in the eyes, incl. arising under the influence of:
- climatic factors (conditioned air in a car, airplane, wind, cold, intense solar radiation, environmentally unfavorable air or cigarette smoke),
- intense visual stress (during prolonged work with a computer, camera, excessive time spent in front of the TV, the need to drive vehicles at night),
- wearing soft and hard contact lenses.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the components included in the solution.
Directions for use and doses
The solution should be instilled 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of each eye 4-5 times a day.
If necessary, you can instill more often.
The frequency of use of the solution is set individually, as needed and according to the recommendations of an ophthalmologist or contact lens specialist.
There are no restrictions on the duration of use of Vid-Komod.
When wearing hard and soft contact lenses, it is possible to instill the solution into the conjunctival sac without removing the lenses.
Storage conditions
At a temperature not exceeding 25 C
Best before date
3 years
special instructions
With long-term use of the drug, consultation with an ophthalmologist is necessary. When using the Vid-Komod system, you must be careful not to touch the dispenser spout to any surfaces. The use of the drug does not affect visual acuity and is not a contraindication to driving vehicles or working with complex mechanisms.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription
Pharmacological qualities
The moisturizing effect of Vid-Komod eye drops is based on the substance povidone - a water-soluble polymer composed of monomeric units of N-vinylpyrrolidone. The solution has the required viscosity and is characterized by high adhesive interaction. Thanks to these qualities, a durable moisturizing film is formed on the surface of the eye, which for a long time is not washed away by tear fluid when blinking. The drops not only have a moisturizing effect, but also a protective one, protecting the cornea from the negative effects of external factors.
The protective film does not reduce visual acuity. The active component of the drops has some disinfection properties and the ability to bind toxins.
The ophthalmic solution contains no preservatives, which makes it safe for eye tissue. Vid-Komod is suitable for long-term use.
Pharmacological properties
The medical device VID-KOMOD is a sterile aqueous solution of povidone 2% in an original container (KOMOD system).
The drug does not contain preservatives and is not deposited on the surface of the lenses.
An aqueous solution of povidone has optimal viscosity and is characterized by high adhesive properties in relation to the anterior surface of the eye, due to which it forms a uniform precorneal tear film on the surface of the cornea, which persists for a long time, is not washed off when blinking, and does not reduce visual acuity. It protects the eye from dryness, irritation and other phenomena that often occur when wearing contact lenses and exposure to negative environmental factors.
The use of VID-KOMOD solution allows you to make wearing contact lenses more comfortable.
The drug is packaged in an original container, which is a complex system of reservoirs and valves that prevents the penetration of air into the bottle and ensures the extraction of drops of the same size and at the same speed, regardless of the force applied when pressing on the base of the bottle (even with strong pressure).
Metal valves and other parts of the container in contact with the solution are partially coated with a thin layer of silver, which, along with the complete sealing of the container, guarantees additional sterility of the drug. The absence of preservatives in the composition of VID-KOMOD eye drops eliminates their undesirable effects on eye tissue and ensures good tolerability of the product even with long-term use.
Indications and contraindications for use
Moisturizing the anterior part of the organ of vision (conjunctiva, cornea) is the main indication, which is indicated in the instructions for use. Most often, the organ of vision requires additional moisture in the following cases:
- wearing contact lenses of a hard or soft structure;
- long-term stress on the organ of vision (working at a computer monitor, driving a car, watching TV for a long time);
- exposure to adverse external factors (being in a smoky or dusty room, wind, cold, ultraviolet radiation, etc.).
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All of these phenomena negatively affect the condition of the eyes. As a result, discomfort occurs in them: dryness, itching, burning, foreign body sensation. Unpleasant symptoms can be easily relieved with the eye remedy Vid-Komod.
Individual intolerance to the components of the ophthalmic solution is the only contraindication when the drops are not suitable for therapy.
Eye drops URSAPHARM (Germany) Vid-Komod 10 ml (Povidone)
A terrifying, terrible, disgusting bottle, that’s the first thing I want to say about these drops! It just boiled)))
And now in more detail. Although I don’t wear contact lenses or glasses, my eyes still sometimes need additional hydration. When you work/sit at a computer for a long time, then there is also the phone screen, and TV, and so on... in general, the eyes get tired and standard, well-known to many, unpleasant sensations appear:
-dryness in the eyes, feeling of sand in the eyes, redness of the eyes
While being checked by an ophthalmologist, I asked him to recommend some drops that were as harmless as possible, so that not like Visin (we “treat” redness of the eyes, but cripple the eye itself), but something really useful. An ophthalmologist advised me to use Vid-komod drops. The name amused me (what is their advertising slogan, I wonder, “you will see the chest of drawers better”?))), but I decided to try it and bought them.
I want to warn you right away that if you buy these drops, do not take analogues, there are several of them and they all have the word “chest of drawers” in the name, and they are much more expensive. So, a Vid-chest of drawers costs on average 300-350 rubles, a Hilo-chest of drawers costs 500-600 rubles, and a Hilomax-chest of drawers also costs 500-700 rubles. The difference is obvious!
So, what does the manufacturer promise us and what do these drops actually contain:
Compound
Main active ingredient: povidone - 20.0 mg;
Additional substances: sorbitol, sodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, water
pharmachologic effect
Vid-Komod is a sterile aqueous solution of povidone without preservatives. The drug has the necessary viscosity, protects the cornea from drying out and irritation, due to which it forms a uniform, long-lasting pre-corneal tear film. The film is not destroyed by blinking and does not cause a decrease in visual acuity. Therefore, the eye is protected from dryness and irritation, which often occurs when contacting the environment or wearing contact lenses.
The action of the drops begins immediately after application.
The use of Vid-Komod makes the use of contact lenses more comfortable without depositing on their surface.
The original KOMOD container is a specific reservoir system that guarantees protection against air penetration and ensures the extraction of the same drops, regardless of the degree of force applied.
Indications for use
Additional hydration of the front surface of the eye, elimination of discomfort due to dry eyes, foreign body sensation, burning sensation in the eyes, which arise due to exposure to environmental factors, prolonged visual stress, and wearing contact lenses.
In general, both in terms of description and composition, everything is fine. Does not contain preservatives - super, why pour preservatives into your eyes! There are no heaps of unclear components - great! Everything seems to be fine, and the saddest thing about these drops is the packaging...
Most eye drops are produced in simple packaging - tilt it and a drop comes out. But not the chest of drawers. These guys decided that it was too easy for them, or I don’t know what they decided... The drop package is made of hard plastic and in order to squeeze a drop into the eye, you need to press the PUMP, which is located at the bottom. This is terribly inconvenient.
Firstly, the pump is quite “tight” and I personally have difficulty pressing it with one hand while holding the edge of the eyelid with the other. Secondly, the drop seems to shoot into your eye, the pump gives it a slight acceleration, and this is not very pleasant. Thirdly, despite the manufacturer’s assurances that such packaging allows squeezing out the same volume of drops, what I get is either a small drop or a large one. So the meaning of such packaging is not clear and inconvenient.
In terms of effectiveness, I can say that the drops are good, there is an effect, the eyes are not red, there is no “sand” in the eyes, they get less tired. But will I buy them again? Hardly. For such a price they are too painful to use. In case of further need for drops, I will probably return to Slezin drops - they are cheaper and the packaging is more convenient, but the effect is the same. Or “Sistey Ultra” - the same price, but again much more convenient!
Method of application (dosage regimen, method)
The sterile Vid-Komod solution is intended for topical use only, by introducing it into the conjunctivitis sac. The dosage regimen is described in detail in the instructions. The standard regimen is 1-2 drops into each conjunctivitis sac up to 4 times a day. If necessary, the frequency of instillations can be increased, but not more than 10 times in essence. The dosage regimen is determined by the ophthalmologist or the patient independently, taking into account their own feelings.
There are no restrictions on the duration of use of Vid-Komod drops. If no positive effect is observed within 2 days of starting to use the drug, you should consult a doctor to determine the cause and select another remedy.
The special Chest of drawers system requires a special application. Before first use, turn the bottle with drops upside down and press on it several times. Pressure is applied until the first drop of the drug appears at the tip of the bottle. Instillation must be carried out quickly and rhythmically, pressing on the tube. Then the eyes are closed so that the ophthalmic solution is evenly distributed over the surface of the cornea. After the procedure, the bottle is closed. During instillation, contact of the dropper with the mucous membrane of the eye and any other surfaces should be avoided.
Vid-chest moisturizing ophthalmic solution for 10ml N1
INDICATIONS FOR USE OF THE PREPARATION VID-KOMOD For additional moisturizing of the anterior surface of the eye (cornea and conjunctiva), eliminating discomfort due to a feeling of dryness, foreign body sensation, burning in the eyes, incl. arising under the influence of:
- climatic factors such as air-conditioned air in a car or airplane, wind, cold, intense solar radiation, environmentally unhealthy air or cigarette smoke;
- intense visual stress, for example, during prolonged work with a computer, camera, excessive time spent in front of the TV, the need to drive vehicles at night;
- wearing soft and hard contact lenses.
PHARMACHOLOGIC EFFECT
Solution for moisturizing and protecting the cornea. It has the necessary viscosity and high adhesive properties in relation to the cornea, due to which it forms a uniform tear film on the surface of the cornea that persists for a long time, which is not washed off when blinking and does not cause a decrease in visual acuity.
In this way, the eye remains protected for a long time from the sensation of dryness and irritation that often occurs when in contact with the environment, as well as when wearing contact lenses.
The use of Vid-Komod solution makes wearing contact lenses more comfortable, while Vid-Komod does not deposit on the surface of the lenses.
The solution does not contain preservatives, which ensures its good tolerance even with long-term use.
PHARMACOKINETICS
Data on the pharmacokinetics of the Vid-Komod solution are not provided.
DOSING REGIME
The solution should be instilled 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of each eye 4-5 times a day. If necessary, you can instill more often. The frequency of use of the solution is set individually, as needed and according to the recommendations of an ophthalmologist or contact lens specialist. There are no restrictions on the duration of use of Vid-Komod.
When wearing hard and soft contact lenses, it is possible to instill the solution into the conjunctival sac without removing the lenses.
SIDE EFFECT
When used according to indications in recommended doses, no side effects of the Vid-Komod solution were noted.
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO THE USE OF VID-KOMOD
- increased sensitivity to the components of the solution.
USE OF VID-KOMOD DURING PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING
Data on the safety and effectiveness of using Vid-Komod solution during pregnancy and lactation are not provided.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
If, after using the Vid-Komod solution, discomfort persists for several days, or if very frequent (more than 10 times a day) instillation is necessary, you should consult an ophthalmologist.
When using Vid-Komod solution together with other ophthalmic drugs, an interval of at least 30 minutes should be maintained between instillation of Vid-Komod and the use of eye drops. Eye ointments should be used after instillation of the Vid-Komod solution.
The Chest of drawers system is intended for individual use only.
Thanks to the special design of the reservoirs and valves of the container in which the solution is placed, there is no penetration of air from the outside, the same size and speed of extraction of the drop, regardless of the degree of force applied.
The metal parts and valves of the container in contact with the solution are partially coated with a thin layer of silver, which, together with the absolute tightness of the system, ensures the sterility of the solution in the absence of preservatives.
Before each instillation of the Vid-Komod solution, you need to remove the colored cap covering the container dropper. Before using the Vid-Komod for the first time, you need to turn the container with the dropper down and press on its base several times until the first drop of solution appears at the tip of the dropper. After this, the dropper is ready for use.
When instilling the Vid-Komod solution, you must hold the container with the dropper down, quickly and vigorously pressing on its base. This way, only one drop of solution is extracted. After completing the procedure, you need to tightly put a colored cap on the dropper.
When instilling the Vid-Komod solution, avoid contact of the tip of the dropper with the surface of the eye and skin.
OVERDOSE
There is currently no information about cases of overdose of Vid-Komod solution.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
There is no data on drug interactions with Vid-Komod solution.
CONDITIONS OF VACATION FROM PHARMACIES
The drug is approved for use as a means of OTC.
CONDITIONS AND DURATION OF STORAGE
Vid-Komod should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Shelf life: 3 years. Once the container is opened, the solution should be used within 12 weeks.
Special Information
Side effects and cases of overdose are not officially registered. Therefore, Vid-Komod drops are allowed to be used by children, the elderly, pregnant and lactating women. This category of patients should consult a specialist before using the product. For people who wear a hard or soft contact device, instillation is carried out without removing the lenses. The components of the drops do not damage the lenses.
There is a special sticker on the bottle with a column where you need to indicate the date when the drug was opened. This is necessary since Vid-Komod have a limited shelf life. The container with the solution is intended for individual use only, that is, it should only be used by one person.
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If the ophthalmologist has prescribed several local ophthalmic agents, the interval between their use should be at least 30 minutes. There is no interaction between Vid-Komod drops and systemic medications.
The ophthalmic agent does not affect visual acuity, therefore, immediately after instillation, you are allowed to drive a car and engage in activities that require precision and attention.
Additional data
The eye remedy Vid-Komod is dispensed from pharmacies without a prescription. The shelf life of a sealed bottle is 3 years from the date of manufacture, which is indicated by the manufacturer on the branded box. After the first opening, the ophthalmic solution is suitable for use for 3 months. After this period, the bottle of medicine is discarded. Store the drug at a temperature not exceeding 25°C (freezing is prohibited). The drug is stored in a dark place where access to children and pets is limited.
The average cost of Vid-Komod moisturizing drops, 10 ml in Moscow and the Moscow region is 275 rubles. The price of the drops depends on the pricing policy of the pharmacy and the region where they are sold.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, VID-KOMOD is recommended for use to additionally moisturize the anterior surface of the eye (cornea and conjunctiva), eliminate dryness and discomfort, burning sensation and foreign body in the eyes, including in the following cases:
- wearing soft and hard contact lenses;
- intense visual stress: prolonged work at a computer or with a camera, excessive time spent in front of the TV, the need to drive vehicles at night, etc.;
- exposure to climatic factors: cigarette smoke, intense solar radiation, cold, wind, environmentally unfavorable air, air-conditioned air in a car, air travel.
Popular analogues
Pharmacies offer a large selection of moisturizing eye drops. Most often, Vid-Komod is replaced with Inoxa, a medicine based on medicinal plants. These drops contain no preservatives or other aggressive substances, which indicates their safety. The most popular analogue drugs also include:
- Visine;
- Vial;
- Systane;
- Ophtolic;
- Natural tear;
- Khilozar-Chest of drawers;
- Oftagel;
- Visomitin.
Among the listed medications, there are quite expensive analogues, and there are relatively budget-friendly ones. But when choosing drops, you must be guided, first of all, not by price, but by the recommendations of an ophthalmologist. This approach will avoid possible complications.
