Sodium hyaluronate eye drop
What Sodium hyaluronate is used for:
- Sodium hyaluronate eye drops act as artificial tears.
- They make dry eyes feel more comfortable.
- They are used to relieve eye dryness and soreness.
- They moisten| soothe and lubricate the surface of your eye| making it feel more comfortable.
Do not use Sodium hyaluronate:
- Do not use if you have hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Warnings and Precautions:
- To make sure this is the right treatment for you| before you start using the eye drops it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows.
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a preservative in eye drops.
Possible side effects:
- Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes| face| lips or tongue| feel faint| or have difficulty breathing.
- Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body.
Other medicines and Sodium hyaluronate:
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines| including medicines obtained without any prescription.
How to use Sodium hyaluronate:
- Wash your hands well before you use the drops.
- Remove the cap from the bottle (or the tip of the unit if you are using a single-use unit).
- Tilt your head back a little and pull the lower lid of your eye downwards to form a pocket.
- Hold the bottle (or single-use unit) upside down near to your eye.
- Try not to touch your eye as you do this.
- Apply enough pressure to release one drop into your eye. Only use a second drop if the first drop missed going into your eye.
- Close your eye for a minute or two| and press gently on the side of your nose where the corner of your eye meets your nose.
- This helps to stop the drop from draining away and keeps it in your eye.
- Repeat the process in your other eye if you have been told to use the drops in both eyes.
- Replace the cap (or if you are using a single-use dose unit| throw the used unit away).
How to store Sodium hyaluronate:
- Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
- Store in a cool| dry place| away from direct heat and light.
- Always check the expiry date on the label| and for how long you can use the drops once the container has been opened.
- Many eye drops only keep for four weeks once the container has been opened| in order to reduce the risk of eye infections