Land: Malta
Språk: engelsk
Kilde: Medicines Authority
dextran 70 1 mg/ml, hypromellose 3 mg/ml
S.A Alcon-Couvreur N.V.
S01XA20
dextran, hypromellose
eye drops, solution
Authorised
2005-09-07
Page 1 of 5 PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. This medicine is available without prescription. Nevertheless you still need to use TEARS NATURALE II carefully to get the best results from it. • _Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. _ • _Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. _ • _You must see a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after a number of days. _ CONTENTS OF THIS LEAFLET 1. What TEARS NATURALE II is and what it is used for. 2. What you should know before you use TEARS NATURALE II. 3. How to use TEARS NATURALE II. 4. Possible undesirable effects. 5. How to store TEARS NATURALE II. 6. Further information. TEARS NATURALE II, eye drops, solution -The active substances are dextran 70 1.0 mg/ml and hypromellose 3.0 mg/ml. -The other ingredients are sodium chloride, potassium chloride, borax, polyquaternium-1 solution, concentrated hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide and purified water to 1 ml. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER AND MANUFACTURER SA Alcon-Couvreur NV Rijksweg 14 2870 Puurs BELGIUM MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER MA015/00101 1. WHAT TEARS NATURALE II IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR TEARS NATURALE II eye drops, solution, is packed in a 5, 10 and 15 ml droptainer. TEARS NATURALE II is used against dryness of the eye. TEARS NATURALE II is indicated for dry eyes, inadequate functioning of the lacrimal glands and instability of the lacrimal film. Page 2 of 5 2. WHAT TEARS NATURALE II IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR DO NOT USE TEARS NATURALE II Les hele dokumentet
Page 1 of 6 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT TEARS NATURALE II, eye drops, solution. 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Dextran 70 1,0 mg/ml – Hypromellose 3,0 mg/ml. For excipients, see 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Eye drops, solution. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS ▪ Dry eyes syndrome ▪ Deficient tear secretion ▪ Instability of the lacrimal film 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Instill 1 or 2 drops in each eye as necessary. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to dextran 70, hypromellose or to any of the excipients of this preparation. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Patients should discontinue administration in case of persistent irritation and consult a physician. If patients experience headache, eye pain, vision changes, irritation of the eyes, persistent redness or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours, they are to discontinue use and consult their doctor. TEARS NATURALE II is a sterile product. For topical use in the eye only. Page 2 of 6 Following measures are, after application of the eye drops, useful to reduce systemic resorption: - Keep the eyelid closed for 2 minutes. - Close the lacrimal duct with the finger for 2 minutes. 4.5 INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION Interactions of TEARS NATURALE II with other medicinal products have not been specifically evaluated. Based on the composition of this product, no interactions would be expected. In case of concomitant therapy with other topical ocular products, an interval of at least 5 m Les hele dokumentet