Lacryvisc SE Eye Gel 20 Unidos 0.5 g

What is Lacryvisc SE, eye gel and when is it used?

Lacryvisc SE, eye gel is a unit dose gel and is used to moisten the eyes and to treat mild eye irritation. On the recommendation of the doctor, pharmacist or druggist resp. The doctor, pharmacist or druggist can also use the preparation for "dry eyes" of various causes.Lacryvisc SE, eye gel is preservative-free and therefore particularly suitable for people who are hypersensitive to preservatives.In addition, Lacryvisc SE, eye gel is also suitable for special contact glass examinations as part of an ophthalmological check-up.

When should Lacryvisc SE, eye gel not be used? h3>

If you know or suspect you are hypersensitive (allergic) to an ingredient or ancillary substance of Lacryvisc SE, eye gel.

When is caution required when using Lacryvisc SE, eye gel?

If the eye symptoms have not improved after 2-3 days, please contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. Consult your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

If the symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear (e.g. reduced visual acuity, eye pain, tearing, persistent reddening of the eyes), contact your doctor or nurse immediately. Consult your doctor.Because blurred vision and other visual impairments may occur after using an eye gel, you should wait until this impairment has subsided before driving or using machines.Contact lens wearers should remove their lenses from their eyes before using the gel and wait 15 minutes before putting them back on their eyes.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or pharmacist or druggist, if you

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies ortake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them on your eyes!

Can Lacryvisc SE, eye gel be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

If Lacryvisc SE, eye gel is used according to the instructions, it is safe for the unborn child and for the No known risks for infants.As a precaution, however, you should consult your doctor, pharmacist or druggist before using the eye gel. Consult your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How do you use Lacryvisc SE, eye gel?

Adults: Generally 4 times a day, or as needed, instill 1 drop of eye gel into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye.The use and safety in children and adolescents has not yet been systematically tested.

Note:

When instilling, the single-dose container must be held vertically over the eye in order to place the drop optimally on the eye, whereby the watery eye gel liquefies immediately under the blink of the eye. Please also note the application description and illustration at the end of this patient information sheet.If you are using a second local eye therapy at the same time, keep it 5 minutes apart.Observe the dosage given in the package insert or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Lacryvisc SE, eye gel have?

The following side effects can occur when using Lacryvisc SE, eye gel:

Very common (affects more than 1 in 10 users)

Ver blurred vision.

Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)

Foreign bodyuuml;hl, encrusted eyelid edges, eye irritation.

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)

Swelling around the eye, swelling of the conjunctiva, eye pain, itchy eye, increased tearing, reddening of the eye, skin inflammation on contact with the product.

Individual cases:

Hypersensitivity reactions (see also under «When should the use of Lacryvisc SE, eye gel Caution required?»).If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be taken into account?

The contents of an unopened single-dose container may only be used up to the expiry date marked "EXP" on the container.

Use-by period after opening

The contents of a single-dose container are intended for single use only. For sterility reasons, do not use any remaining liquid after use.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25°C), protected from the effects of light and out of the reach of children.

Further information

Please take all unopened single-dose containers past the expiry date to your point of sale (doctor, pharmacy or drugstore) for professional disposal.

Further information available Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist will tell you. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Lacryvisc SE, eye gel contain?

1g eye gel contains:

Active ingredients

3 mg Carbomer 974 (P).

Excipients

Sorbitol, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), purified water.

Authorization number

5494 4 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Lacryvisc SE, eye gel? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

20 single-dose containers of 0.5 g.

50 single-dose containers of 0.5 g.

Authorization holder

Alcon Switzerland SA, Zug

This package leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in November 2020.

Description of use