Oftagel eye gel 2.5mg / g, 10g

Diseases accompanied by dry eye syndrome, manifested by compensatory lacrimation, itching, burning, sensation of a foreign body in the eye, including:

• dry keratoconjunctivitis;

• eye irritation (as a result of exposure to dust, smoke, while working on a computer - 'office eye syndrome');

• insufficient tearing;

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome;

• Sjogren's disease; diseases of the eyelids, leading to insufficient contact of the cornea with the tear (including ectropion, entropion, blepharitis).

• Rehabilitation therapy after laser and corneal surgery.

OftagelЃ is instilled 1 drop 1-4 times / day, depending on the severity of symptoms.

Wash your hands before using the drug; before instilling Oftagel, the head should be tilted back, pull the lower eyelid and drop 1 drop of the gel into the conjunctival sac between the lower eyelid and the eye.

Do not touch the eye and eyelid with the pipette tip.

After using the drug, you must immediately close the bottle.

Colorless or slightly opalescent eye gel.

1 g

carbomer 974– 2.5 mg

Excipients: benzalkonium chloride - 0.06 mg, sorbitol - 45 mg, lysine monohydrate - 4.7 mg, sodium acetate - 0.7 mg, polyvinyl alcohol - 5 mg, water d / i - 942.04 mg.

• Infectious diseases of the eyelids, conjunctiva and cornea;

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

pharmachologic effect

Preparation for moisturizing and protecting the cornea. OftagelЃ contains carbomer, which is a high molecular weight carboxyvinyl polymer (polyacrylate). Carbomer increases tear viscosity by forming a protective moisturizing film on the surface of the cornea, thickens the mucin and water layers of the tear film. OftagelЃ reduces irritation symptoms associated with dry eye syndrome, which includes compensatory tearing, itching, burning, foreign body sensation and visual fatigue.

Prolonged contact of the tear film with the cornea has a beneficial effect in reducing the secretion of tear fluid. With the simultaneous use of OftagelЃ, the absorption of other ophthalmic drugs can be prolonged.

Pharmacokinetics

Due to the relatively large size of the carbomer molecule, penetration through the cornea is unlikely.

Side effect

Local reactions: immediately after instillation, transient blurred vision, a short-term burning sensation and local eye irritation are possible.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

There have been no adequate controlled studies of the use of OftagelЃ in pregnant women.

The use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation is possible only as directed by a doctor in the case when the intended benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus and child.

special instructions

Benzalkonium chloride, which is part of the drug, can be absorbed and discolor contact lenses. Therefore, before using Oftagel, contact lenses should be removed and reinstalled 30 minutes after instillation of the drug.

If necessary, the simultaneous use of other eye drops of OftagelЃ should be instilled with the latter at an interval of at least 15 minutes.

It should be borne in mind that the vial with the drug is intended for use by one person only.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms

OftagelЃ eye gel may cause temporary blurred vision. Before driving a car or working with mechanical devices, you should wait until your visual acuity is fully restored.

Overdose

No cases of OftagelЃ overdose have been reported.

Drug interactions

The drug interaction of OftagelЃ with other drugs has not been studied.