Oftagel
Drug name: Oftagel
Other names used:
- Ocular Lubricant®
Active Ingredients:
Carbomer 974p
Therapeutic actions: Oftagel is a lubricating ophthalmic gel for the treatment of dry eye syndrome (i.e. keratoconjunctivitis sicca or ocular surface disease) and other symptomatic treatment of dry eye.
Indications:
- Treatment of a syndrome of a dry eye.
- Exhaustion of eyes at work on a computer.
- Exhaustion of eyes at long viewing the TV.
- Influence of an environment: of the sun, wind, smoke.
Raised sensitivity to the components of Oftagel.
Adverse effects: The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Oftagel was also well tolerated. Although ocular symptoms such as blurring of vision, burning and stinging and irritation occurred after the first instillation as well as the whole treatment period, the undesirable effects occurred mostly immediately after instillation only, they were mostly mild and had brief duration. Blurring of vision was the most common adverse reaction reported by 39% of the patients after the one month treatment period.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
Interactions: Tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Oftagel.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
