Ophth Hypertonic Saline Eye Drops 5% 10Ml

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

No

Generics

Sodium Chloride

Used For

Dry Eyes

How it works

Hypertonic sodium chloride eye drops are used to draw water out of a swollen cornea. Sodium and chloride ions are essential electrolytes of body fluids responsible for the maintenance of osmotic pressure within cellular structures and also contribute to various transport mechanisms. .

Dosage

Sodium Chloride

Side Effects

Ask your physician or pharmacist for any side effects.

Drug Interactions

Always tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes complementary or traditional medicines.)

Indication

Reduces corneal oedema.

When not to Use

The product should not be used by patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation.

Precaution

The drops should be discarded 28 days after first opening. During use care should be taken not to contaminate the dropper nozzle by contact with the eyelid or other surface. The product is for topical external use only and should be stored out of the reach of children.

Warning 1

This product contains benzalkonium chloride which may cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with soft contact lenses. Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion. Benzalkonium chloride is known to discolour soft contact lenses.

Warning 2

As with all eye drops, your vision may be blurred after putting the drops in. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machines.

Warning 3

Sit or lie down to instill . Open eye , tilt head back , look at ceiling , instill solution into the eye . Do not blink for 30seconds.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.