Конъюнктивально. По 1 капле геля в конъюнктивальный мешок 3–5 раз в день и примерно за 30 мин до сна. Частота закапывания геля устанавливается индивидуально, в зависимости от тяжести клинической картины и согласно рекомендациям врача.
При необходимости Viscotears (Carbomer) можно закапывать чаще.
Рекомендуется распределить аппликации геля равномерно в течение суток.
В случаях, требующих длительной терапии, необходимо проконсультироваться с офтальмологом.
Следует откинуть голову немного назад, слегка отвести пальцем нижнее веко при помощи указательного пальца. Держа другой рукой тубу в вертикальном положении над уровнем глаза (не касаясь глазной поверхности), закапать 1 каплю геля в конъюнктивальный мешок. После закапывания медленно поводить глазами в различных направлениях для лучшего распределения геля. Затем осторожно закрыть глаза. При закапывании следует избегать контактов наконечника тубы с поверхностью глаза и века. После окончания процедуры надеть на тубу защитный колпачок. Извлекать глазной гель из тубы осторожным надавливанием, не сминая и не скручивая тубу.
В редких случаях — реакции гиперчувствительности к одному из компонентов в составе препарата, аллергические реакции, преходящее нарушение зрения.
Viscotears (Carbomer) гель содержит цетримид в качестве консерванта, который может вызывать раздражение глаз (например жжение, покраснение, чувство инородного тела), а также повреждение эпителия роговицы, главным образом при длительной терапии.
О случаях, связанных с передозировкой препарата, не сообщалось.
Viscotears Liquid Gel
Viscotears Liquid Gel makes it easy to manage your dry eye symptoms while eliminating the stress and discomfort of having dried-out eyes. Also known as ‘artificial tears’, these eye drops are easy to apply and can help you feel more comfortable if you have dry eyes.
As the active ingredient in Viscotears Liquid Gel is carbomer (polyacrylic acid), make sure you are not allergic to carbomer or any other ingredients listed below which may cause side effects.
However, for long-lasting, soothing comfort you will want to use eye drops for dry eyes like Viscotears Liquid Gel.
Viscotears Gel PF is a product that you can carry with you – whether you’re at home, at work, or just out and about – and is easily applied to manage the uncomfortable symptoms of dry eyes. Viscotears Gel PF is preservative free, making this a great alternative for long term treatment.
As the active ingredient in Viscotears Gel PF is carbomer (polyacrylic acid), make sure you are not allergic to carbomer or any other ingredients listed below which may cause side effects.
Who is it for?
Countless Australians use gel eye drops every day to help them reduce and manage the symptoms of dry eyes. People who work outside for extended periods without adequate eye protection may feel the effects of dry eyes. Workers who spend long periods in front of a screen may also experience the discomfort of dry eye symptoms.
Viscotears Gel for dry eyes is easy to apply. The artificial tears take effect quickly, helping to add moisture to your eyes and eliminate the pain of having dry eyes, no matter what environment you are in.
Can you buy Viscotears over the counter?
Yes, Viscotears Gel can be bought over the counter at your local pharmacy, in either a 10g multidose container or as a 30-pack of single-dose vials.
In addition to the simplicity of being able to buy Viscotears products over the counter: Viscotears Liquid Gel is also listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Ingredients
Viscotears Liquid Gel contains:
- Carbomer
- Sorbitol
- Sodium hydroxide
- Water
- Cetrimide
Viscotears Gel PF contains:
- Carbomer
- Sorbitol
- Sodium phosphate – dibasic dodecahydrate
- Sodium hydroxide
- Water
How to use Viscotears
Wash your hands before applying Viscotears Gel, and make sure to remove contact lenses if you wear them. Contact lenses can be reinserted after an interval of at least 30 minutes. Hold the vial vertically and tilt your head back, then gently pull down your lower eyelid with a finger while looking up. Squeeze the vial to apply one drop, then blink to disperse the gel evenly over your eye. Wipe away any excess, then repeat the process for your other eye if necessary.
Follow the dosage instructions and daily limits on the Viscotears packet.
FAQs
Can you use too much Viscotears?
For Viscotears Liquid Gel, it is recommended that adults apply one drop per eye up to three to four times daily—or as often as required depending on the severity of the condition. Viscotears Gel PF can be used daily and applied frequently.
Overuse may lead to side effects.
How long does Viscotears eye gel last?
When stored properly (below 25°C), Viscotears has a shelf life of 28 days after opening, and up to 36 months when unopened.
Depending on how much and how regularly you apply Viscotears Gel, the solution may last for several hours before you need to reapply.
Do Viscotears contain preservatives?
Viscotears Liquid Gel does contain the preservative cetrimide. You can purchase our Viscotears Gel PF which contains no preservatives.
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Viscotears Single Dose Unit 2.0mg/g Eye Gel
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
2.0mg/g Carbomer (polyacrylic acid)
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1 List of excipients
3. Pharmaceutical form
Eye Gel
4. Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications
Substitute tear fluid for the management of dry eye conditions including keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and for unstable tear film.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
For ocular use.
Adults:
1 drop 3 — 4 times daily or as required, depending upon the severity of the disease
Elderly:
No dosage amendment is necessary in the elderly
Children and adolescents aged to 18 years:
The safety and efficacy of Viscotears SDU in children and adolescents at the posology recommended in adults has been established by clinical experience, but no clinical trial data are available.
Viscotears SDU contains a sterile gel until the original closure is broken. The tip of the container should not come into contact with any surface including the eye, as this may cause injury to the eye
Viscotears Single Dose Unit should be used immediately after opening and discarded after use.
4.3 Contraindications
Patients with known hypersensitivity to carbomer (polyacrylic acid) or to any of the excipients.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
• For ocular use only
• If patients experience eye pain, vision changes, irritation of the eyes, persistent redness or if the condition worsens or persists, they are to discontinue use and consult their doctor.
• Although the product contains no preservative, contact lenses should not be worn during instillation of the drug due to the viscosity. After instillation there should be an interval of at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
No interaction studies have been performed
No clinically relevant interactions have been described.
In case of any additional local ocular treatment (eg glaucoma therapy) there should be an application interval of at least 5 minutes between the two medications, Viscotears Single Dose Unit always should be the last medication instilled.
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
There are no data from the use of carbomer in pregnant women. However no effects during pregnancy are anticipated, since the systemic exposure to carbomer is expected to be negligible. Additionally, carbomer is an inactive ingredient that exerts a surface protective effect.
Lactation
It is unknown whether carbomer or any of the components are excreted in human milk.
However no effects on the breastfed newborn/infant are anticipated since the systemic exposure of the breast-feeding woman to carbomer is expected to be negligible. Additionally, carbomer is an inactive ingredient that exerts a surface protective effect.
Administration during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended, except for compelling reasons.
Fertility
There are no available data on the use of this medicine affecting male or female fertility.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Viscotears has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Viscotears may temporarily influence the visual acuity. Patients with blurred vision driving a vehicle or operating machines should be alerted to the possibility of impaired reactions.
The patient must wait until the vision clears before driving or using machinery.
4.8 Undesirable effects
Summary of the safety profile
In clinical trials, the most frequently reported adverse reactions were blurred vision occurring in 11% of patients and eyelid margin crusting occurring in 7.79% of patients.
The following adverse reactions have been reported during clinical trials with Carbomer 2mg/g, 3mg/g and are classified according to the following convention: very common (≥ 1/10), common (≥ 1/100 to <1/10), uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to <1/100), rare (≥ 1/10,000 to <1/1,000), very rare (<1/10,000), or not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency-grouping, adverse reactions are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.
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System Organ Classification |
Adverse reactions |
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Eye disorders |
Very common: vision blurred Common: ocular discomfort, eyelid margin crusting, eye irritation Uncommon: periorbital oedema, conjunctival oedema, eye pain, eye pruritus, ocular hyperaemia, lacrimation increased |
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Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
Uncommon: dermatitis contact |
Additional adverse reactions identified from post-marketing surveillance include the following.
Frequencies cannot be estimated from the available data.
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System Organ Classification |
Adverse reactions |
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Immune system disorders |
Not known: Hypersensitivity |
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
4.9 Overdose
Due to the characteristics of this preparation, no toxic effects are to be expected with an ocular overdose of this product, nor in the event of accidental ingestion of the contents of one tube.
Although this is unlikely to occur, should patients experience any untoward symptoms after applying too much Viscotears or accidental ingestion, treatment should be symptomatic.
5. Pharmacological properties 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Viscotears Single Dose Unit is a preservative-free liquid gel containing carbomer. After local instillation it spreads rapidly over the conjunctiva and cornea and forms a lubricating film with prolonged contact time.
The retention times of Viscotears Liquid Gel (a similar product containing a preservative) and a conventional tear substitute based on polyvinylalcohol were studied in 30 healthy volunteers with fluorescein staining. The retention time of Viscotears Liquid Gel was approximately 16 minutes compared with approximately 2 minutes for the conventional artificial tears eye drops. Tear film stability was maintained for a period of up to 6 hours. Data of clinical studies on healthy volunteers, patients with dry eye and patients in intensive care or during operation suggest evidence that Viscotears Liquid Gel improves tear film stability and prolongs tear break-up time (BUT).
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
There are no controlled animal or human pharmacokinetic studies available. However, absorption or accumulation in eye tissues can presumably be excluded due to the high molecular weight of polyacrylic acid (4 mio D).
5.3 Preclinical safety data
The results of the preclinical tests do not add anything of further significance to the prescriber.
6. Pharmaceutical particulars 6.1 List of excipients
Sorbitol, sodium hydroxide and water for injections.
6.2 Incompatibilities
Not applicable.
6.3 Shelf life
2 years.
For single use only. Use immediately after first opening.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Do not store above 25° C. Keep containers in outer carton.
6.5 Nature and contents of container
Transparent LDPE single-dose container containing 0.6ml of gel.
Available in packs of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 single dose units
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
Not applicable.
7. Marketing authorisation holder
Dr. Gerhard Mann chem.-pharm. Fabrik GmbH
Brunsbü tteler Damm 165-173,
13581 Berlin
Germany
8. Marketing authorisation number(s)
PL13757/0019
9. Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
06/12/2004
10. Date of revision of the text
01/11/2016
Viscotears — стерильный глазной гель для лечения сухости глаз.
Viscotears можно использовать в качестве замены естественных слез, чтобы помочь людям, страдающим от сухости глаз
Viscotears содержит карбомер, синтетический полимер, который образует вязкий глазной гель для создания прозрачной, смазывающей и увлажняющей пленки на поверхности глаза.
Viscotears можно использовать в качестве замены естественных слез, чтобы помочь людям, страдающим от сухости глаз, в случае если они не производят достаточного количества своих собственных слез или потому что их естественная слезная пленка нестабильна и вызывает болезненность.
Карбомеры цепляются за поверхность глаза и не вымываются из глаза так же быстро, как другие смазывающие глазные капли.
Содержит: карбомер 2 мг / г, цетримид 0,1 мг / г, сорбит, гидроксид натрия и воду.
Дозировка: взрослым по 1 капле 3-4 раза в день или по указанию врача. Дети: только под наблюдением врача
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Effective relief from dry eye symptoms such as soreness, irritation and dryness. Viscotears Gel For Dry Eye Treatment contains Carbomer, which produces a moisturising layer over the eye’s surface. It can be used as a substitute for natural tears for people who have dry eyes. Longer lasting protection from dry eyes.
Suitable for age: 18 years +
Viscotears Gel information
What are Viscotears Gel and what are they used for?
Viscotears eye gel is used to treat the symptoms of dry eyes. These symptoms include; burning, irritation, soreness, and dryness. Dry eye conditions are usually caused by the eyes not producing enough tears to keep them moist. Viscotears contain the active ingredient carbomer, which is an eye lubricant.
Viscotears is suitable for people who suffer from dry eyes because:
- They aren’t producing enough of their own tears
- The tear film they are producing is unstable
Vicotears are manufactured by Bausch & Lomb U.K Limited and are available in two forms. The first is a small 10g tube. The second is single-use vials that have individual twist-off seals. Viscotears Eye Gel is suitable for adults and the elderly over the age of 18 years.
How do Viscotears work?
Viscotears contain the active ingredient carbomer. This is a synthetic polymer that acts to form a viscous eye gel that helps moisten the surface of the eye. Carbomer grips the surface of the eye, which means it isn’t washed away as easily as other lubricating eye drops.
Alternative to Viscotears
At The Independent Pharmacy, we understand that suffering from dry eyes is common and can be very uncomfortable, irritating and even painful. That is why we stock a range of dry eye drops to suit your needs to keep your eyes feeling fresh, healthy and revitalised. Alternative dry eye treatments include:
- Hycosan Dual Eye Drops
- Hycosan Extra Eye Drops
- Hycosan Original Eye Drops
- Systane Ultra Eye Drops
Sources
- Viscotears, Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/e…
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/…
Viscotears warnings
Reading the following warnings carefully will help to ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.
- Contact lenses should not be worn during the installation of the drug
- After instillation, there should be an interval of at least 15 minutes before reinsertion
- The safety and efficacy of Viscotears Liquid Gel in children and adolescents at the posology recommended in adults have been established by clinical experience, but no clinical trial data are available
- Viscotears Liquid Gel contains a sterile gel until the original closure is broken
- The tip of the container should not come into contact with any surface including the eye, as this may cause injury to the eye and contaminate the gel.
- Discard four weeks after the first opening
Please read all packaging and the Product Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take.
How to use Viscotears
Adults, including the elderly 18 years and over: Instil 1 drop into each affected eye three or four times a day.
- Wash your hands before use
- Hold the tube vertically with the open end pointing down and tilt your head backwards
- Pull your lower eyelid downwards and look upwards
- After instilling the drops, blink a few times and wipe away any excess gel
Viscotears ingredients
The active ingredients contained in this medicine is: Carbomer 980 2mg/g.
The medicine also contains the following inactive ingredients:
Cetrimide 0.1mg/g, sorbitol, sodium hydroxide and water.
Viscotears side effects
Not everyone will experience side effects when they take medication, however, if you do they can include:
- Eye irritation
- Sticky eyelids
- Blurred vision after the installation of the gel.
If you are concerned about these effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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