Journal of Pharmacopuncture (Sep 2008)

Eye Irritation Test of Fel Ursi Pharmacopuncture Solutions for Eye Drop

  • Hyeong-sik Seo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2008.11.3.093
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 3
pp. 93 – 97

Abstract

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Objective : This study was done to investigate the safety of Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution manufactured with freezing dryness method to use eye drop. Methods : The eye irritation test of this material was performed according to the Regulation of Korea Food & Drug Administration(2005. 10. 21, KFDA 2005-60). After Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, the author observed eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Results : 1. After Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn’t physical problem at 9 rabbits. 2. After Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn't eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Conclusions : I suggested that Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution didn't induced eye irritation in rabbits.

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