देश: यूनाइटेड किंगडम
भाषा: अंग्रेज़ी
स्रोत: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Hypromellose
Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd
S01XA20
Hypromellose
3mg/1ml
Eye drops
Ocular
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 11080100; GTIN: 5014124374164
HYPROMELLOSE EYE DROPS 0.3%W/V IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What Hypromellose Eye Drops are and what they are used for 2. Before you use Hypromellose Eye Drops 3. How to use Hypromellose Eye Drops 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Hypromellose Eye Drops 6. Further information 1. WHAT HYPROMELLOSE EYE DROPS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR The active ingredient hypromellose belongs to a group of medicines known as eye lubricants (ocular lubricants). Hypromellose Eye Drops are used to treat conditions where not enough tears are made to keep the eye lubricated and clean. Hypromellose Eye Drops lubricate the surface of the eye (including artificial eyes) in the same way as natural tears. It can therefore be used to relieve the dryness and pain associated with reduced or abnormal tear production. 2. BEFORE YOU USE HYPROMELLOSE EYE DROPS DO NOT USE HYPROMELLOSE EYE DROPS IF: • you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Hypromellose or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, which are listed in section 6 of this leaflet. • you are wearing soft contact lenses. TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH HYPROMELLOSE EYE DROPS IF: • your eye irritation persists or worsens, • you have a headache or eye pain, • your vision changes • you have permanently red eyes If any of the above apply to you, stop using Hypromellose Eye Drops and contact your doctor immediately. If you are unsure about taking this medicine or you have any questions, go and talk to your doctor first and follow the advice given. TAKING OTHER MEDICINES Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING You should not use Hypromellose Eye Drops if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding, unless your doctor believes it is necessary. DRIVING AND USING MACHINES Hypromellose Eye Drops can cause mild stinging or blurring of vision after application. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machines. IMPORTANT INFORMAT पूरा दस्तावेज़ पढ़ें
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Hypromellose 0.3% w/v Eye Drops 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Hypromellose 0.3% Excipients of known effect: Benzalkonium Chloride For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Eye drops, Solution. Clear to slightly opalescent colourless, slightly viscous solution. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS To provide tear-like lubrication for the symptomatic relief of dry eyes and eye irritation associated with deficient tear production. As an ocular lubricant for artificial eyes. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Posology Adults, children and the elderly The recommended dosage for adults, children and elderly is one or two drops topically instilled into the eye three times daily as needed, or as directed by a physician. Method of administration For ocular use only. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to the active substance, Hypromellose or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE May cause transient mild stinging or temporary blurred vision. If irritation persists or worsens, or headache, eye pain, vision changes or continuous redness occur, patients should discontinue use and consult a physician or pharmacist. In order to preserve the sterility, the dropper should not be allowed to touch any part of the eye or any other surface. The product contains benzalkonium chloride and should not be used if soft contact lenses are being worn. Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting. Benzalkonium chloride is known to discolour soft contact lenses. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION Hypromellose prolongs the contact time of topically applied drugs commonly used in ophthalmology. 4.6 FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION Fertility Studies have not been performed to evaluate the effect of topical ocular administration of hypromellose on fertility. Hypromellose is पूरा दस्तावेज़ पढ़ें