Viscotears Eye Gel

Soothing, Long Lasting Relief for Sore, Gritty Dry Eyes.

Active Ingredient Carbomer 2 mg/g

Possible side effects
Viscotears is suitable for most people, but, like all medicines, it can
sometimes cause side effects.
Sometimes people notice that the drops make their eyes burn or sting
slightly. This usually quickly passes.
Viscotears can make your eyelids feel sticky.
Sometimes your vision may be blurred for a short time. This will
gradually clear (but do not drive or operate machinery while affected).
There have been reports of allergic reactions, eyelid swelling,
eye redness, swelling, pain and itching following the use of Viscotears.
These effects are often mild. If they are severe, or if you notice
anything else not mentioned here, please go and see your doctor.

How to store Viscotears
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store the drops above 25°C.
Do not use the drops for longer than 28‑days after first opening the
tube.
Do not use the eye drops after the expiry date shown on the tube
(EXP).
Take any unused Viscotears back to your pharmacist to be destroyed.
Do not throw it away with your normal household water or waste.
This will help to protect the environment.


How to use your eye drops
1. Wash your hands.
2. you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops
If
and do not replace for at least 30 minutes.
3. Hold the tube vertically (see figure 1).
4. Tilt your head backwards (see figure 2).
5. Rest one hand on your cheek and gently pull down your lower eye lid.
6. Look upwards.
7. Insert one drop by squeezing the tube gently (see figure 3).
8. Blink a few times to spread the liquid gel evenly over your eye.
9. Wipe away any excess gel from around the eyelids.
10. Repeat for your other eye if required.
NOTE: Do not touch your eye or the surrounding area with the tip
of the dropper as this may cause injury to the eye and contaminate
the gel. Follow the instructions carefully. If there is anything you don’t
understand, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
Do not use Viscotears Liquid Gel later than four weeks after first
opening.