Ophthalmic gel useful in case of dry eyes.
Therapeutic indications
Symptomatic treatment of dry eye syndrome.
Composition
Active ingredients
Carbomer 974P 2.5 mg/g Excipient: benzalkonium chloride (0.06 mg/g). For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
Excipients
Benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol, lysine monohydrate, sodium acetate trihydrate, polyvinyl alcohol, water for injections.
Posology
Ophthalmic Use
Adults (including the elderly) Instill one drop of ophthalmic gel into the lower conjunctival sac, 1-4 times a day, depending on the degree of ocular disturbance.
Children: no specific studies have been performed with SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g Ophthalmic Gel. It is recommended not to use SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g Ophthalmic Gel in children until new data are available.
After instillation, the bottle should be stored upright with the cap facing downwards to facilitate the formation of drops for subsequent use. Avoid touching the eye with the tip of the bottle. Recap after use.
Warnings
Benzalkonium chloride is commonly used in ophthalmic products as a preservative and cases of punctate keratopathy and/or ulcerative keratopathy have been reported rarely.
Contact lenses Benzalkonium chloride may cause irritation of the eyes. be absorbed and discolor contact lenses, therefore patients should be instructed to wait up to 30 minutes after instilling SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g Ophthalmic Gel before wearing contact lenses. If the symptom persists or worsens, the patient should inform their doctor.
Storage
Do not store above 25°C. Keep the product in the carton in order to protect it from light.
Interactions
In case of concomitant treatment with another eye drop, wait 15 minutes between one instillation and the next. SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g Ophthalmic Gel should be the last drug to be instilled.
Side effects
As with other eye drops, there is the possibility of a slight and temporary itching or burning sensation after instillation. Transient blurred vision may occur following instillation before the gel is evenly distributed over the surface of the eye.
Contraindications/Undesirable effects
Hypersensitivity to one of the product's components.
Overdose
Any overdose that may occur after ocular administration or oral intake is not of clinical relevance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
There is no experience regarding the safety of using SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g Ophthalmic Gel during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It should be prescribed with caution to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Format
10 ml bottle
Product Code:FRCM158199
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