Carmellose Sodium 0.5 Eye Drops, Carmize Lubricant Ophthalmic Solution 10ml (2 x 10ml Bottles)

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Uncommon: Superficial injury of eye ( from the vial tip touching the eye during administration) and/or corneal abrasion

The following additional adverse reactions have been identified during postmarketing use of Celluvisc 1.0% in clinical practice. soaking a flannel in warm water (not hot) and gently press it on the area around your eyes – this makes the oil produced by the glands around your eyes more runny gently massaging your eyelids with your finger or a cotton bud – this pushes the oils out of the glands Superficial injury of eye ( from the vial tip touching the eye during administration) and/or corneal abrasion.Single-dose droppers should usually be used as soon as you open them. But you can reseal some brands and use them again up to 12 hours later, for example Carmize, Cellusan and Melophthal. Carmellose sodium eye drops can be stored at room temperature and do not need to be kept in a fridge. What if I forget to use it?

Use the carmellose sodium eye drops within the expiry date on the bottle. Use them within 4 weeks of opening, unless your drops come with different instructions. This will help to prevent the risk of eye infections and the eye drops not working so well. Ask a pharmacist if you are not sure. Carmellose sodium comes in a bottle with an eye dropper, or as a box of single-dose droppers. The single-dose droppers do not contain preservatives. How to use the eye drops Summary of Product Characteristics: Celluvisc 0.5% w/v eye drops solution. Allergan Ltd. Revised May 2010.

Elderly

If you find it hard to use eye drops, ask a pharmacist for advice. They may be able to recommend an eye drop dispenser. Using eye drops correctly can be difficult, but there are several useful devices (compliance aids) available to help. Speak to your pharmacist to see which device would best suit your eye drops. Brands include,Autodrop, Opticare and Drop Aid Single Dose. Expiry dates and storage

Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation: Treatment Options and Risk Assessment, 2nd edition (2007) ed. Schaefer, C., Peters, P. and Miller, R. Elsevier, London. If irritation, pain, redness and changes in vision occur, or worsen, treatment should be discontinued and a new assessment considered. Close your eye. Gently press your finger over the inside corner of your eye (over the eyelid) for about 1 minute. This helps to keep the drop in your eye. It is strongly recommended that the UK National Poisons Information Service be consulted on cases of suspected or actual overdose where there is doubt over the degree of risk or about appropriate management. Make sure the tip of the bottle or dropper does not touch anything, including your eye, eyelashes, eyelid or your skin.Make sure that the single-dose container is intact before use. The solution should be used immediately after opening. To avoid contamination or possible eye injury, do not let the open-end of the single-dose container touch your eye or anything else. Wash your hands before use.

The usual dose for adults and children is 1 drop into the affected eye(s), 4 times a day, or as needed. Repeat in your other eye if you need to. There is enough liquid in 1 single-dose dropper to put a drop in both eyes if needed. Advise patients that instillation of eye drops may cause transient blurring of vision and to avoid driving or operating machinery until vision is clear. Application may cause transient blurring of vision; patients should avoid driving or operating machinery until vision is clear. Pregnancy and Lactation Pregnancy blink regularly (ask your doctor or eye specialist for advice on blinking exercises if you need them)If patient experiences transient blurring of vision, they should be advised not to drive or operating machinery until vision is clear. Counselling Uncommon: Lacrimation increased, vision blurred, eye discharge, eyelid margin crusting and/or medication residue, foreign body sensation in eye, ocular hyperemia, visual impairment. If you’re using a bottle, remove the lid. If you’re using the single-dose dropper, twist the top off. The frequency of adverse reactions documented during clinical trials is given. The frequency is defined as follows: Very Common (≥ 1/10); Common (≥1/100, <1/10); Uncommon (≥1/1,000, <1/100); Rare (≥1/10,000, <1/1,000); Very Rare (<1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).