Artelac eye drops, tear substitute, 10 ml

Artelac® eye drops - proven moisturizing for over 20 years

Artelac® is a proven remedy for relieving symptoms of mild dry eyes that are accompanied by a foreign body sensation.The active ingredient hypromellose reduces signs of drying out of the surface of the eye and provides beneficial symptom relief.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

Artelac eye drops are suitable for the symptomatic treatment of drying out of the cornea and conjunctiva caused by tear secretion and tear dysfunction.These can arise from local or systemic diseases as well as from inadequate or incomplete eyelid closure.Symptoms can include burning eyes, foreign body sensation and photophobia due to wind, heat and fatigue.The eye drops can also be used to wet and re-wet hard contact lenses.

Mode of action

The active ingredient hypromellose increases the viscosity of tears and reduces surface tension.By binding moisture, a gel is created that adheres well to the cornea and conjunctiva.This ensures sufficient lubrication of the eye, alleviates symptoms and reduces symptoms of dehydration.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The active ingredient in Artelac eye drops is hypromellose.One milliliter of the solution contains 3.20 milligrams of hypromellose.The viscosity of the solution is between 7 and 11 mPa s.The other ingredients are cetrimide, sodium monohydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sorbitol, sodium edetate and water for injections.

The correct use of the medicine

The drops are extra thin and easy to drip.Tilt your head back slightly, pull your lower eyelid down slightly and hold the dropper bottle vertically a few centimeters above your eye.Instill a drop into the conjunctival sac.Then close your eye and slowly move it back and forth to distribute the liquid.Unless otherwise recommended, you can use Artelac eye drops three to five times a day as needed.

Moisten contact lenses with Artelac eye drops

Hard contact lenses can be moistened and re-lubricated directly in the eye with Artelac eye drops.If you wear soft contact lenses, you should remove the lenses before moistening the eye and reinsert them after a quarter of an hour.

Long-standing quality from Dr.Gerhard Mann

For over 20 years, Artelac eye drops from the manufacturer Dr.Gerhard Mann proven protection against dry eyes and the associated complaints such as burning eyes and itching.The eye drops are easy to use and ideal for moistening the eyes every now and then.

Contraindications

The product should not be used if you are known to be hypersensitive to individual ingredients.

Dosage

Unless otherwise prescribed, the recommended dose is 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3 to 5 times daily or more frequently, depending on requirements.The same applies to the rewetting of hard contact lenses.

Intake

For use on the eyes.

Patient information

Since this medicine, even when used as intended, has a short-term effect on visual performance and thus on the ability to react due to the formation of streaks, you should not drive, work without a secure footing or operate machines during this time.In the case of soft contact lenses, they should be removed before using the eye drops and not reinserted until approximately 15 minutes after instillation.Hard contact lenses may remain in the eye during use.

Pregnancy

There are no concerns about its use during pregnancy and breastfeeding as hypromellose is not absorbed and is therefore not available systemically.Before using any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacy for advice.

Notes

Keep out of the reach of children.Do not store above 30°C.Cannot be used for longer than 6 weeks after opening.The preservative cetrimide contained in it can cause irritation of the eye (burning, redness, foreign body sensation) and damage the corneal epithelium, especially if used frequently and for a long time.If you notice such irritation, you should use a preparation without preservatives.

Product at a glance

Artelac® offers symptomatic treatment of drying symptoms of the ocular surface using the recognized active ingredient hypromellose.The drops are thin and easy to drip and are suitable for moistening hard contact lenses while wearing them. Artelac® can be used for 6 weeks after opening.

Application recommendation

Artelac® is the classic for dry eyes with an unpleasant foreign body feeling and ideal for wearers of hard contact lenses.

Lifestyle

As we get older, the tear film in our eyes is exposed to greater demands, be it from long car journeys, long periods of reading or watching television, or cigarette smoke.Proven humidification for beneficial symptom relief is then required.

Eyelid closure

Poor or incomplete eyelid closure can lead to unpleasant dry eyes.Artelac® provides relief with its proven moistening.

Contact lenses

For wearers of hard contact lenses, dry eyes are very uncomfortable as they affect daily wearing comfort.Instilled while wearing, Artelac® noticeably increases the comfort of hard lenses.

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

If you also use other medicines on your eyes, there should be an interval of around 15 minutes between the different preparations.Artelac® should always be used last so that the duration and therefore the effect is not shortened.

If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.The use of Artelac® during pregnancy or breastfeeding should only take place after careful medical benefit-risk assessment.

Since this medicine, even when used as intended, has a short-term effect on visual performance and thus on the ability to react due to the formation of streaks, you should not drive, work without a secure footing or operate machines during this time.

Artelac® should not be stored above 30°C.The eye drops must not be used for longer than 6 weeks after opening.