Eyebil is a herbal ophthalmic preparation of Bilberry fruit (Vaccnium myrtillus L).

Bilberry is the name of a small European blue¬berry. The standardized extract of bilberry has become popular in the united states as dietary supplement over the past decade. Bilberry prepa¬rations consistof the whole, dried, ripe, black or bluish-black fruit of vaccinium myrtillus L. Some concentrated extracts are standardized to antho- cyanosides, calculated as 25% anthocyanidins, but may actually contain about 37% by weight. The medicinal parts are the dried leaves, the ripe, dried fruit and the npe fresh fruit. The plant is common to central and northern Europe, Asia and North America. The bilberry contains tannins, anthocyanins and flavonoid glycosides.

Comp: Each capsule contains 160mg standardi¬zed extract of Bilberry fruit (Vaccnium myrtillus). Action: Bilberry extract is used to treat retinopathy, cataracts, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, hemorrhagic retinopathy. Bilberry anthocyanins regenerate rhodopsin, so bilberry is used in the treatment of poor night vision and cataracts.

Bilberry is also used to treat microcirculatory disorders which include varicose veins, atherosclerosis, venous insufficiency.

Mode of action: Please see the manufacturer’s literature.

Ind: Retinopathy (hypertensive and diabetic), night blindness, macular degeneration, cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa, hemorrhagic retinopathy, C/I: None known.

S/E: None known.

Dosage & admin: 1 capsule 3 times daily or as advised by the physician.

Drug inter: None known. Very high doses (more than 170mg anthocyanins daily for 30-60 days) may interact with warfarin or other antiplatelet drugs.

160mg x 30’s pack: 600.00 MRP