Oftagel gel Ch. 2.5 mg / g-10g vial cap.

Description

Composition
Active substance:
100 g of the preparation contains: Carbomer 974P 2.5 mg ,.
Excipients:
Benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol, lysine monohydrate, sodium acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, water for injection.
Description:
Colorless viscous transparent gel.
Product form:
10 g of a transparent bottle of low density polyethylene, with a capacity of 10 ml pipette with a sealed screw cap and the ring to control the opening of the vial.
On the bottle label paper paste adhesive.
1 bottle along with instructions for medical application in the state and Russian is placed in a cardboard box.
Contraindications
Increased sensitivity to the drug.
Dosage
2.5 mg / g
Indications
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca and other diseases, accompanied by the syndrome of “dry eyes”.
Interaction with other drugs
Oftagel® drug interaction has not been studied with other drugs.
Overdose
Cases related to drug overdose, were reported.
pharmachologic effect
Pharmacological group:
Other drugs for treatment of eye diseases. Artificial tears and other indifferent preparations.
Pharmacodynamics:
Oftagel comprises carbomer, which is a high molecular weight carboxyvinyl polymer (polyacrylate). Carbomer viscosity increases tears, forming a protective film on moisturizing the cornea thickens mutsinovyi and aqueous layers of the tear film. Oftagel® reduces symptoms of irritation caused by the “dry eye syndrome”. Symptoms of dry eye may include compensatory tearing, itching, burning sensation, foreign body sensation in the eye and eye fatigue. Prolonged contact an artificial tear film, the cornea has a beneficial effect, when reduced secretion of tears. Oftagel® can prolong absorption of other ophthalmic preparations, while the application.
Pharmacokinetics:
Because of the relatively large size of the carbomer molecule penetration through the cornea is unlikely.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Safety of the drug during pregnancy and lactation has not been studied.
Conditions of supply of pharmacies
Without recipe.
side effects
Immediately after instillation: transient blurred vision, transient burning sensation, local irritation of the eyes (just after instillation).
special instructions
Benzalkonium chloride may be absorbed on contact lenses and discolour them. Before instillation of the drug should be removed and refitted in 30 minutes after instillation of the drug.
When assigning more than one type of droplets Oftagel® Bury latter, at intervals of not less than 15 minutes.
Childhood
Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.
Especially the influence of the drug on the ability to drive a vehicle or potentially dangerous machinery
Oftagel eye gel can cause temporary blurred vision.
Before you start driving or using mechanical devices must wait until the visual acuity completely recovered.
Storage conditions
Store in a dark place at a temperature from 15 to 25 ° C. Between instillation vial should be stored in a cardboard package in inverted form to facilitate delivery of the gel.
Keep out of the reach of children !.
Dosing and Administration
Adults – 1 drop preparation Oftagel ® 1-4 times a day depending on the severity of symptoms.
Before instillation of the drug to wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Pull the lower lid and drip one drop of gel into the conjunctival sac between the lower eyelid and the eye. Do not touch the eyes and the tip of the pipette century.
The course of treatment is determined individually.
Information
Appearance may differ from that depicted in the picture. There are contraindications. You need to read the manual or consult with a specialist