THILO TEARS Eye gel, 10 g

Area of application

Thilo-Tears Gel is a sterile gel that replaces tears.It is used for “dry eyes” to moisten the surface of the eye when there is insufficient or insufficient lubrication.The gel forms a moistening film on the surface of the eye, which enables irritation-free gliding when blinking and protects the surface of the eye from drying out.It can also be used by an ophthalmologist during a contact lens examination of the fundus of the eye.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Thilo-Tears Gel contains the active ingredient carbomer in a concentration of 3 mg per gram. It also contains the excipients benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol, sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment and purified water.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to carbomer or any of the other ingredients of the gel.Children and adolescents under 18 years of age should not use the gel.

Dosage

Always use Thilo-Tears Gel exactly according to the instructions in the package leaflet.Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is one drop into the conjunctival sac 4 times a day or as needed.The gel is suitable for long-term use.No prescription is required for this product.

Intake

Wash your hands before use.Open the tube without touching the tube tip.Hold the tube between your thumb and forefinger and carefully approach the eye.Tilt your head back slightly, look up and pull your lower eyelid away with your index finger.Hold the tube vertically over the eye and squeeze gently until a drop is released without the tip of the tube touching the eye or the edge of the eyelid.For use during a contact lens examination, a few drops of the gel are dripped into the haptic part of the contact lens and this is placed on the cornea and conjunctiva after anesthesia.

Patient information

Contact lens wearers should not wear lenses during therapy.If necessary, remove the lenses before use and do not reinsert them for at least 15 minutes afterwards.Slight blurred vision may occur for a short time after use.Do not drive or use machines again until these symptoms have subsided.Keep the medicine out of the reach and reach of children.

Pregnancy

If used correctly, harmful effects are not expected to occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Before using any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Notes

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

Other

Depending on the severity of the condition, relief from symptoms lasts around 3-4 hours.The medicine should not be used while wearing contact lenses.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Thilo-Tears Gel can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.Common side effects include blurred vision, eye pain, eye itching, increased tear production, abnormal eye sensations, eyelid crusting, eye discomfort, and eye redness.Uncommon side effects include eye or eyelid swelling, dry eyes, eye discharge, and eye irritation.In rare cases, medication residues may occur.

Storage

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and do not store it above 25°C.Store the gel protected from light (in the folding box).After opening the tube for the first time, Thilo-Tears Gel should not be used for longer than 4 weeks.Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste.Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines if you no longer need them.