LASTING TEARS EYE DROPS

Description

THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS:
Hypromellose is used as artificial tears to prevent damage to the cornea in patients with kerato-conjunctivitis sicca accompanying rheumatoid arthritis, or keratitis or during gonioscopy procedures. It is also used to moisten hard contact lenses and to lubricate artificial eyes.
Hypromellose provides immediate relief of dry eye conditions (including dry eye conditions associated with the use of VDUs and TVs, infrequent blinking, certain medical treatments, atmospheric pollution and drying atmospheres eg air-conditioning, central heating, wind and sun.

POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION:
The recommended dosage for adults, children and infants of all age groups is one or two drops topically instilled into the eye three times daily as needed, or as directed by a physician.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation.

SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
– May cause transient stinging or temporary blurred vision. If irritation persists or worsens, or headache, eye pain, vision changes or continued redness occur, patients should discontinue use and consult a physician or pharmacist.
– In order to help preserve sterility the dropper should not be allowed to touch the eyelids or any other surface. (Label warning: do not touch the eyelid with the dropper).
– The product contains benzalkonium chloride so it may cause eye irritation.
– Avoid contact with soft contact lenses
– Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes reinsertion .
– it is known to discolour soft contact lenses.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICAMENTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION:
Hypromellose prolongs the contact time of topically applied drugs commonly used in ophthalmology.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established. Therefore, use only when considered essential by the physician.

EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES:
– May cause transient blurring of vision on instillation.
– Don’t drive or operate hazardous machinery unless vision is clear.

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS:
May cause transient mild stinging or temporarily blurred vision.

OVERDOSE:
Not applicable.

PHARMCODYNAMIC PROPERTIES:
Hypromellose is a soothing emollient solution with properties and uses similar to those of methylcellulose. Its advantages over methylcellulose are that mucilages of hypromellose have greater clarity and fewer undispersed fibres are usually present. It prolongs the action of medicated eye drops and is used as artificial tears to prevent damage to the cornea in dry eye syndromes.

PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES:
Hypromellose is not systemically absorbed.

PACKING: A carton box containing plastic (low density polyethylene) dropper with plastic (high density polyethylene) cap and nozzle of 15 ml with insert leaflet.

STORAGE:
– Keep at a temperature not exceeding 30C, and used for one month after opening.
– Keep out of reach of children.