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

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Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation: Treatment Options and Risk Assessment, 2nd edition (2007) ed. Schaefer, C., Peters, P. and Miller, R. Elsevier, London. Superficial injury of eye ( from the vial tip touching the eye during administration) and/or corneal abrasion. Carmellose sodium is a high molecular weight substance widely used as an excipient in oral and topical pharmaceutical formulations, also in cosmetics, toiletries and food products. 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.

gently massaging your eyelids with your finger or a cotton bud – this pushes the oils out of the glandssoaking 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 Hold the bottle or dropper over your eye, look up, and allow 1 drop to fall into your lower eyelid. 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). If you forget to use your eye drops, use them when you need them next or when it’s time for your next dose. What if I use too much? blink regularly (ask your doctor or eye specialist for advice on blinking exercises if you need them)

Advise patients that instillation of eye drops may cause transient blurring of vision and to avoid driving or operating machinery until vision is clear. Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via Yellow Card SchemeIf 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. 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?