CELLUVISC 1.0% W/V EYE DROPS SOLUTION
Active substance: CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
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PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Celluvisc 1.0% w/v Eye Drops, Solution (carmellose sodium) This product is available using the above name but will be referred to as Celluvisc throughout the following leaflet. Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Celluvisc 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 contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What Celluvisc is and what it is used for 2. Before you use Celluvisc 3. How to use Celluvisc 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Celluvisc 6. Further information 1. WHAT CELLUVISC IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Celluvisc is a tear substitute and contains the lubricant called carmellose sodium. It is used for the treatment of the symptoms of dry eye (such as soreness, burning, irritation or dryness). 2. BEFORE YOU USE CELLUVISC Do not use Celluvisc If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to carmellose sodium or any of the other ingredients of Celluvisc. Take special care with Celluvisc If irritation, pain, redness or changes in vision occur or if you feel your condition is getting worse, stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you wear contact lenses, these should be removed before using Celluvisc. The lenses can be put back again 15 minutes after you have applied your drops. Using other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. If you are using other eye drops, leave at least 15 minutes before putting in Celluvisc. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Celluvisc can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Celluvisc may cause short-lasting blurring of vision typically lasting 1 15 minutes. If you do experience temporary blurring, do not drive or use machines until your sight is clear. 3. HOW TO USE CELLUVISC Celluvisc is for ocular use (applied on the eye). Follow these instructions unless the pharmacist or your doctor gave you different advice. The usual dose is 1-2 drops of Celluvisc in the affected eyes as needed. Make sure that the single-dose container is intact before use. The solution should be used immediately after opening. To avoid contamination, do not let the open-end of the single-dose container touch your eye or anything else. Wash your hands before use. 1.
Tear one single-dose container from the strip.
2. Hold the single-dose container upright (with the cap uppermost) and twist off the cap.
3.
Gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket. Turn the single-dose container upside down and squeeze it to release one drop into each eye. Blink your eyes a few times.
Do not re-use the single-dose container even if there is some solution left. If you use more Celluvisc than you should It will not cause you any harm. If you are worried, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget to use Celluvisc Apply your next dose as required or at the normal time as directed by your pharmacist or doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Celluvisc can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The chance of having a side effect is described by the following categories: Very common: Common: Uncommon: Not known: Occurs in more than 1 out of 10 patients Occurs in between 1 and 10 out of every 100 patients Occurs in between 1 and 10 out of every 1,000 patients cannot be estimated from the available data
The frequency of the side effects is not known but none of them occur very commonly. The following eye side effects may be seen with Celluvisc: Eye irritation, burning or stinging sensation, Blurring of vision, Increase in tear production (also known as tearing). If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 5. HOW TO STORE CELLUVISC KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN. Do not store above 25C. Once the vial has been opened the solution should be used immediately, any remaining solution should be discarded. Do not use after the expiry date on the vial tab/carton. Do not use the product if you notice that the vial cap has already broken-off. If the eye drops become discoloured or show any other signs of deterioration, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist who will advise you what to do. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION What Celluvisc contains The active substance is: carmellose sodium 10mg/ml. Other ingredients: sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride and purified water. PL No: 17805/0383 P This product is manufactured by Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. It is procured from within the EU by the Product Licence holder: Delta Pharma (Europe), Limited,1 Colonial Way, Watford, Herts WD24 4EW and repackaged by OPD Laboratories Limited, 6 Colonial Way, Watford, Herts WD24 4PR. Leaflet revision and issue date (Ref.) 05.04.12
Tear one single-dose container from the strip.
2. Hold the single-dose container upright (with the cap uppermost) and twist off the cap.
3.
Gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket. Turn the single-dose container upside down and squeeze it to release one drop into each eye. Blink your eyes a few times.
Do not re-use the single-dose container even if there is some solution left. If you use more Celluvisc than you should It will not cause you any harm. If you are worried, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget to use Celluvisc Apply your next dose as required or at the normal time as directed by your pharmacist or doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Celluvisc can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The chance of having a side effect is described by the following categories: Very common: Common: Uncommon: Not known: Occurs in more than 1 out of 10 patients Occurs in between 1 and 10 out of every 100 patients Occurs in between 1 and 10 out of every 1,000 patients cannot be estimated from the available data
The frequency of the side effects is not known but none of them occur very commonly. The following eye side effects may be seen with Celluvisc: Eye irritation, burning or stinging sensation, Blurring of vision, Increase in tear production (also known as tearing). If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 5. HOW TO STORE CELLUVISC KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN. Do not store above 25C. Once the vial has been opened the solution should be used immediately, any remaining solution should be discarded. Do not use after the expiry date on the vial tab/carton. Do not use the product if you notice that the vial cap has already broken-off. If the eye drops become discoloured or show any other signs of deterioration, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist who will advise you what to do. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION What Celluvisc contains The active substance is: carmellose sodium 10mg/ml. Other ingredients: sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride and purified water. PL No: 17805/0383 P This product is manufactured by Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. It is procured from within the EU by the Product Licence holder: Delta Pharma (Europe), Limited,1 Colonial Way, Watford, Herts WD24 4EW and repackaged by OPD Laboratories Limited, 6 Colonial Way, Watford, Herts WD24 4PR. Leaflet revision and issue date (Ref.) 05.04.12
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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