Carnosine

Carnosine: properties, applications and features

Carnosine is a dipeptide found in various tissues of the body, such as muscles, heart, brain, liver and others. It was discovered in 1900 by the Russian chemist Vladimir Gulevich and named by him.

Carnosine is produced in the body from the amino acids alanine and histidine. It plays an important role in muscle metabolism, participating in the regulation of acid-base balance and protecting cells from oxidative stress.

Carnosine is used in medicine in the form of eye drops for the treatment of ulcerative keratitis and keratopathies of various etiologies, as well as other diseases associated with metabolic disorders of corneal tissue. Carnosine helps restore the corneal epithelium and improve its transparency.

The drug based on carnosine is produced by Samson in Russia and has the international name "Carnosine". It is available as eye drops containing 5% carnosine.

Carnosine has virtually no contraindications or side effects. The only contraindication is individual intolerance to the drug. There may be a burning sensation after using the drops, which goes away on its own without stopping the drug.

No data on the interaction of carnosine with other drugs or on overdose have been found. However, as with the use of any medicine, it is necessary to follow the doctor’s recommendations and not exceed the dose indicated in the instructions for the drug.

There are no specific instructions for the use of carnosine yet. However, before using it, you should consult your doctor to exclude the possibility of individual intolerance to the drug.

Thus, carnosine is a safe and effective drug that can be used to treat various eye diseases. It helps improve the metabolism of corneal tissue and restore its transparency.