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Drug Details

GELTEARS

• Drug Class Description
  Ocular lubricants.
• Generic Name
  Carbomer
• Presentation
  Eye gel.
• Description
  Clear, colourless gel containing 0.2% w/w carbomer 980 Ph.Eur.
• Indications
  Substitution of tear fluid in the management of dry eye conditions, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca and unstable tear film.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Adults (including the elderly) and children:

  One drop to be instilled into the conjunctival fold of each affected eye 3 - 4 times daily or as required, depending on the degree of discomfort.

• Contra Indications
  

  Use in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation.

• Special Precautions
  

  Blurred vision can occur if too much gel is instilled at one time, or if the gel is used too frequently. This effect can last for up to an hour. Recovery can be aided by blinking vigorously for a few seconds. If this fails, the lower eyelid should be manipulated until the gel returns to the lower fornix and normal vision is restored.

  Contact lenses should be removed during treatment with GelTears.

• Interactions
  

  No significant interactions have been reported.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Corneal irritation due to benzalkonium chloride could possibly occur with prolonged use.