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Drug Details

ARTELAC SDU

• Drug Class Description
  Ocular lubricants.
• Generic Name
  Hypromellose - preservative-free
• Presentation
  Eye drops, solution. Sterile clear solution.
• Description
  Artelac 0.32% w/v Eye Drops Single Dose Unit
• Indications
  Acts as a lubricant and artificial tear in the symptomatic treatment of dehydration of the cornea and conjunctiva due to impaired lacrimal secretion and functional disorders as a result of topical or systemic diseases, or caused by deficient or incomplete eyelid closure.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Dosage

  Suitable for use in adults and children.

  Unless otherwise directed, instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac (corner of the eye, nearest the nose) 3 to 5 times per day or as required, to provide sufficient lubrication.

  Therapy of dry eye syndrome requires an individual dosage regimen.

  Leave an interval of at least 5 minutes before instilling another ophthalmic medication.

  Administration

  For ocular use only.

• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to the active substance (hypromellose) or to any of the excipients.

• Special Precautions
  

  Stop treatment and consult a physician if irritation persists or worsens or new eye signs or symptoms develop.

  Wearers of soft contact lenses should remove their lenses before Artelac is administered and should wait for at least 15 minutes before they insert them again.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Brief blurred vision or a slight stinging sensation on instilling Artelac.