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Carbomers




How does it work?

Carbomers form a transparent, lubricating and moistening film on the surface of the eye. They relieve irritation whichis linked with dry eye syndromes and they protect the cornea against drying out. Carbomers adhere to the surface of the eye and are therefore not washed out of the eye as quickly as other lubricating eye drops.

What is it used for?

  • Dryness of the eye
  • Dryness of the eye surface (cornea) and lining of the eye socket (conjunctiva) due to reduced tear production (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)
  • Warning!

  • Contact lenses should not be worn during treatment with this product.
  • This medicine may cause your vision to blur temporarily after you have applied it into your eye. Do not drive or operate machinery until this has worn off.
  • Not to be used in

  • Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient
  • This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

    Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

    Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

  • The safety of this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
  • Side effects

    Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

  • With prolonged use, irritation to the hard protective covering of the eye (cornea)
  • The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

    How can this medicine affect other medicines?

    No reported significant interactions.



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