What are Artelac Eye Drops used for? Your drops contain the active ingredient hypromellose which acts as a lubricant to treat symptoms of dry eye. It is a soothing solution that is used as an artificial tear when the eyes are lacking in tears. Your eyes will normally produce just enough natural tears to allow them to move easily and comfortably. If your eyes do not produce enough tears they can become dry, red and painful. Your drops keep the surface of the eye lubricated (moist) when production of tears is less than normal, and has a refreshing, cooling action. The hypromellose in these drops increases the thickness of the solution which has a moisturising effect and helps the solution to stay in contact with your eye for a longer period of time. Artelac can be used by children, adults and the elderly Artelac Therapy of dry eye syndrome requires an individual dosage regimen. Wearers of contact lenses should remove their lenses before Artelac is an administered and should wait at least 15 minutes before they insert them again. Artelac ion installation may cause a short term blurring of vision when first used. If affected, wait until vision has cleared before driving or operating machinery. Dosage Always use your solution exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. This medicine is only to be used as drops applied into one or both eye(s). Dosage The usual dose is to apply 1 drop in the corner of the eye, nearest the nose, 3 to 5 times each day or as required to give enough lubrication. Ensure the dropper tip does not touch any surface including the eye surface. Dry eye is a condition that varies from person to person. Use the drops as often as you think necessary. Caution Sterile until opened. Discard within 28 days if first opening. Avoid contamination during use. Keep this and all medicines out of reach and sight of children. Read patient information leaflet for use. Composition The active ingredient is: hypromellose 3.2 mg/ml (0.32 % w/v). The other ingredients are: cetrimide, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium edetate, sorbitol and water for injections. The preservative in your eye drops is cetrimide, which means that Artelac can be used if your eyes are sensitive to other preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride. Read patient information leaflet for use. Please Note This item is a medicine and for safety reasons our McCabes Pharmacist will review this purchase before dispatch. To allow our pharmacist to ensure it is appropriate for you to take this medicine we will ask you to complete a form with a few simple questions. Please complete as fully as possible to ensure no delay in dispatch. This is because we take safety seriously and wish to ensure that all medicines we sell are suitable for the person it is intended for. If our pharmacist has any concerns they will contact you by phone to find out some additional information to ensure this product is appropriate for you. If they are unable to speak to you when required, your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled. We can only sell one product of this medicine per transaction. Should you have reason to require more, please call +353 1 8074706 (weekdays 10am - 3pm) or email [email protected] and we will have a pharmacist call you as soon as possible.
