Riik: Iirimaa
keel: inglise
Allikas: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
HYPROMELLOSE
Alcon Laboratories (UK) Ltd
HYPROMELLOSE
1 %w/v
Eye Drops Solution
Withdrawn
2009-03-31
PART II SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Isopto Alkaline 1% eye drops, solution 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Hypromellose 1.0 % w/v. For excipients, see 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Eye drops, solution A clear, colourless or almost colourless, slightly viscous solution. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Used topically to provide tear-like lubrication for the symptomatic relief of dry eyes and eye irritation associated with deficient tear production. Also used as an ocular lubricant for artificial eyes. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Adults, children and the elderly: The dose depends on the need for lubrication. Usually one to two drops to each eye three times daily or as prescribed. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to any component of the product. The product contains benzalkonium chloride and should not be used when soft contact lenses are worn. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE If irritation persists or worsens, or headache, eye pain, vision changes or continued redness occur, discontinue use and consult a physician. To preserve sterility do not allow the dropper to touch the eye or any other surface. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION Hypromellose may prolong the contact time of topically applied drugs commonly used in ophthalmology. IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 19/07/2006_ _CRN 2025700_ _page number: 1_ 4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION There is insufficient evidence as to safety in pregnancy and this product should, therefore, only be used in pregnancy if it is considered essential by the physician. 4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHIN Lugege kogu dokumenti