Siccaprotect eye drops, 3x10 ml

Information

Siccaprotect® eye drops are a means of moistening and caring for the eyes.The active ingredients in this preparation are dexpanthenol and polyvinyl alcohol.These eye drops are used to relieve dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva caused by tear secretion disorders.This can occur due to local or systemic diseases, incomplete eyelid closure or wearing hard contact lenses.The drops also help to moisten the contact lenses while they are worn.

No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Siccaprotect eye drops contain 30 mg dexpanthenol and 14 mg polyvinyl alcohol.The following excipients are also included: potassium dihydrogen phosphate, potassium monohydrogen phosphate, purified water and benzalkonium chloride.

Area of application

The preparation is a tear substitute for local use in the eye.It is used for the symptomatic treatment of drying out of the cornea and conjunctiva caused by tear secretion disorders.This can occur due to local or systemic diseases, incomplete eyelid closure or wearing hard contact lenses.The drops also help to moisten the contact lenses while they are worn.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are allergic to dexpanthenol, polyvinyl alcohol or any of the other ingredients of the preparation.In addition, it must not be used while wearing soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses.

Dosage

Always use this medicine exactly as described or exactly as discussed with your doctor or pharmacist.Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is one drop into the conjunctival sac up to 6 times a day.Distribute the application of the preparation evenly throughout the day.Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak.

The use in children and adolescents has not yet been investigated.The exact duration of treatment depends on the individual clinical picture and is determined by the doctor.In general, treatment with tear substitutes such as Siccaprotect is a long-term therapy.

If you have used more than you should, no special measures are necessary.Continue your treatment at the usual dose.If you forget to use it, do not use a double dose.Apply the application as quickly as possible and then continue dosing with the same amount and at the same time interval.If you stop using it, consult your doctor or pharmacist.If you have any further questions about using the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Intake

Instill a drop into the conjunctival sac.Avoid contact of the dropper tip with the eye or facial skin.Tilt your head back slightly, pull the lower eyelid slightly away from the eye and place a drop into the conjunctival sac by gently pressing the bottle.Slowly close your eyelids.After use, the bottle should be carefully closed again.

Patient information

You must not drive a vehicle immediately after using the preparation because this medicine, even when used as intended, temporarily and briefly affects visual acuity and thus the ability to react in traffic.You are then temporarily not allowed to use any tools or machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Other

Contact of the dropper with the eye or facial skin should be avoided.The eye drops must not be used while wearing soft contact lenses, so they should be removed before each drop and only reinserted after 15 minutes.In severe cases and if local irritation persists for a long time, especially in hard contact lens wearers, regular ophthalmological check-ups are necessary.

Important protection: the tear film

The tear film on the surface of our eyes is a very complex structure. It consists of a thin external layer of fat that prevents the tears from evaporating too quickly.Below this lies the actual watery tear layer, which has an important function in supplying the cells on the surface of the eye with oxygen and nutrients.To ensure that the tears are well distributed throughout the eye, the innermost layer of the tear film is formed by a layer of mucus - the so-called mucin layer - which adheres well to the cells of the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye.

If the tear film is disturbed

If the composition of the tear fluid is disturbed or if the tear glands do not produce enough of this necessary fluid, the tear film will rupture.The result: The cells of the eye in this area are no longer supplied with oxygen and nutrients.Those affected notice that the cells are being damaged in the form of itching or burning in the eyes and even a feeling of a foreign body, often associated with sometimes severe pain.In advanced stages, injuries to the cornea and conjunctiva can occur.

Siccaprotect® - the inexpensive combination of moistening and care

Siccaprotect® eye drops contain the ingredient polyvinyl alcohol, which increases the viscosity of the drip solution.Due to the slightly increased viscosity of the eye drops, they remain on the surface of the eye longer and thus guarantee long-lasting and intensive moisturization.The additional dexpanthenol contained in Siccaprotect® causes the faster regeneration of injured corneal and conjunctival tissue and thus contributes to accelerating the healing of irritated eyes.Siccaprotect® - effective against dry, gentle on irritated eyes.

Areas of application

for the symptomatic treatment of drying out of the cornea and conjunctiva as a result of tear secretion disorders due to local or systemic (affecting the entire body) underlying diseases as well as insufficient eyelid closure and hard contact lenses for re-wetting during the day.

Notes

Do not store above 25°C.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: dexpanthenol and polyvinyl alcohol.