Oftagel ophthalmic gel 2.5mg/g 10g

Oftagel instruction for use

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Clinical and pharmacological group

Cream for moisturizing the cornea

Form of release, composition and packaging

Eye gel is colorless or slightly opalescent.
1 g Carbomer 974P 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 / and - 942.04 mg.
10 g - bottles of low density polyethylene with a capacity of 10 ml (1) with a pipette - packs of cardboard.

pharmachologic effect

A drug for moisturizing and protecting the cornea. Ottagel contains a carbomer, which is a high molecular weight carboxyvinylpolymer (polyacrylate). The carbomer increases the viscosity of the tear, forming a protective moisturizing film on the surface of the cornea, thickens the mucinous and aqueous layers of the tear film. Oftagel reduces irritation symptoms associated with dry eye syndrome, which includes compensatory lacrimation, itching, burning, sensation of foreign body in the eye and visual fatigue.
Prolonged contact of the tear film with the cornea has a beneficial effect with a decrease in the secretion of tear fluid. With simultaneous application Oftagel can prolong the absorption of other ophthalmic drugs.

Pharmacokinetics

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

Indications

Diseases accompanied by dry eye syndrome, manifested compensatory lacrimation, itching, burning, sensation of foreign body in the eye, including:
- dry keratoconjunctivitis;
- eye irritation (as a result of exposure to dust, smoke, when working on a computer - "office eye syndrome");
- insufficient tearing;
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome;
- Sjogren's disease;
- diseases of the eyelids, resulting in inadequate contact of the cornea with a tear (including ectropion, entropion, blepharitis).
Restorative therapy after laser and surgical interventions on the cornea.

Contraindications

- infectious diseases of the eyelids, conjunctiva and cornea;
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Dosage

Oftagel is instilled in 1 drop 1-4 times / day, depending on the severity of symptoms.
Before using the product, you should wash your hands; Before digging Ophtagel, the head should be tilted back, pull back the lower eyelid and drip 1 drop of gel into the conjunctival sac between the lower eyelid and the eye.
Do not touch the eye and eyelids with the tip of the pipette. After using the drug, you must immediately close the bottle.

Side effects

Local reactions: Immediately after instillation, transient fogging of vision, short-term burning sensation and local eye irritation are possible.

Overdose

No cases of Ogtagel overdose were reported.

Drug Interactions

The drug interaction between Ophthalgel and other drugs has not been studied.

special instructions

Benzalkonium chloride, which is part of the drug, can be absorbed and discolored contact lenses. Therefore, before applying Oftagel, contact lenses should be removed and re-installed 30 minutes after instillation of the drug.
If it is necessary to simultaneously apply other eye drops, Oftagel should be digested last with an interval of at least 15 minutes.
It should be borne in mind that the vial with the drug is intended for use in only one person.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms
Eye gel Oftagel can cause temporary blurring of vision. Before driving a car or working with mechanical devices, you should wait until the visual acuity is fully restored.

Pregnancy and lactemia

There were no adequate controlled trials of Oftagel in pregnant women.
The use of the drug during pregnancy and during lactation is possible only according to the doctor's prescription in the event that the prospective benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus and the baby.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

The drug is dispensed without a prescription.

Terms and conditions of storage

The drug should be stored out of reach of children, protected from light at a temperature of 15 ° to 25 ° C. Shelf life - 30 months. Do not use the product after the expiry date printed on the package.
After opening, the vial with the drug should be stored in a carton in an inverted form (to facilitate the receipt of the gel). Shelf life after bottle opening - 1 month.