CORNEREGEL Eye gel, 10 g

General information about Corneregel eye gel

Corneregel eye gel is a means of promoting wound healing.The active ingredient in this preparation is dexpanthenol, which is contained in a concentration of 50 mg per gram of eye gel.This medicine is available without a prescription.

Areas of application

Corneregel eye gel is used to treat various non-inflammatory corneal diseases of the eye.These include corneal dystrophies, which are caused by nutritional disorders, corneal degenerations, which lead to regression, recurrent corneal erosions, which are peelings, and corneal lesions, which are injuries in contact lens wearers.

In addition, the eye gel can be used as a supportive medication for corneal and conjunctival damage, chemical burns and burns.It is also suitable as an additional medication to specific therapy for infectious corneal processes caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi.

It is important to note that Corneregel eye gel is not suitable for the sole healing of infectious corneal processes, but only as an additional medication to a specific therapy for these diseases.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The active ingredient in Corneregel eye gel is dexpanthenol, which is contained in a concentration of 50 mg per gram of eye gel.The other ingredients include cetrimide, carbomer (with a viscosity of 40,000-60,000 mPa·s), sodium edetate (Ph. Eur.), sodium hydroxide and water for injections.

Contraindications

Corneregel eye gel must not be used if you are allergic to dexpanthenol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Dosage and application

Depending on the severity and severity of the disease, the recommended dose is one drop into the conjunctival sac four times a day and before going to bed.The duration of use is not limited and should continue until the symptoms have subjectively improved.

To apply the eye gel, tilt your head back and use the index finger of one hand to pull the lower eyelid down.With your other hand, hold the tube vertically over the eye without touching the eye and drip a drop into the pulled-down conjunctival sac.Slowly close your eye and move it back and forth to spread the gel well.After use, close the tube again with the protective cap.

If you use more Corneregel eye gel than you should, there are no known risks.The therapeutic effect is not improved or worsened.If you forget to use it, do not use twice the amount, but do so as quickly as possible and then continue dosing with the same amount and at the same time interval.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Corneregel eye gel can also have side effects, although not everyone gets them.Very rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as itching or rash may occur.The frequency of eye irritations such as redness, pain, foreign body sensation, increased tearing, itching or conjunctival swelling is not known.

If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist.This also applies to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

Storage

Keep Corneregel eye gel out of the reach of children and do not use it after the expiry date stated on the carton and tube.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.After opening, the eye gel must not be used for longer than six weeks.Do not store it above 25°C.

Never dispose of medicines via wastewater.Ask your pharmacy how to throw away medicine when you no longer use it.

More information

Corneregel eye gel is a watery, colorless and clear gel.It is available in packs of 5g, 10g and 3 x 10g eye gel in tubes.Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

The pharmaceutical entrepreneur and manufacturer is Dr.Gerhard Mann chem.-pharm.Fabrik GmbH, Brunsbütteler Damm 165/173, 13581 Berlin.