Polyacrylic

Indications & Dose:

Sjögren’s syndrome. Senile and menopausal/ postmenopausal dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva. Infrequent blinking (for example during anaesthesia or during coma in an intensive care unit). Insufficient lid closure or reduced corneal sensitivity

Contraindications:

 Known hypersensitivity to one of the components of the gel. Contact lenses should not be worn during treatment

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

General

May temporarily affect visual acuity. Hence, patients driving vehicles or operating machinery should be alerted to this possibility.

Interaction:

None known 

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Used in these cases only under medical supervision 

OVERDOSE Not known and not likely

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Mild transient burning and/or blurred vision have been reproted occasioanlly after instillation of the gel

Patient And Carer Advice: