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What are Protagent SE eye drops and when are they used?

Protagent SE eye drops are used to moisten the eyes and treat mild eye irritation.

On the recommendation of the doctor, pharmacist or druggist, Protagent SE eye drops can also be used for "dry eyes" of various causes.

When should Protagent SE eye drops not be used?

In case of known or suspected hypersensitivity (allergy) to an ingredient or excipient of Protagent SE eye drops.

When should you be careful when using Protagent SE eye drops?

If you experience headache, eye pain, changes in vision, eye irritation, persistent redness of the eyes, or if If there is no improvement in the eye symptoms or if the condition worsens, please consult your doctor.

Transient visual impairment after instillation may affect the ability to drive or use machines. As long as visibility has not returned to normal, the activities mentioned should be avoided.

Contact lens wearers

Protagent SE eye drops are preservative-free and therefore particularly suitable for contact lens wearers and people who are hypersensitive to preservatives.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or use them on your eyes.

Can Protagent SE eye drops be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Use the drops only after consulting your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or druggist.

How do you use Protagent SE eye drops?

• Adults: In general, put 1 drop in the affected eye 4-5 times a day.
• The use and safety of Protagent SE eye drops in children and adolescents has not been systematically tested.
• Observe the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Protagent SE eye drops have?

The following side effects can occur when using Protagent SE eye drops:

Eye burning sensation, sticky sensation, blurred vision, eye pain, eye itching, abnormal eye sensation, redness of the eye, hypersensitivity reactions (see also “When should you be careful when using Protagent SE eye drops?”).

If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Notes on handling

The content of a single-dose container is sufficient for one application , i.e. for a single instillation into both eyes (after use, do not use any remaining eye drops in the opened single-dose container for reasons of sterility).

Shelf life

Use the contents of an unopened single-dose container only up to the expiry date (outer packaging: «Use by», single-dose container: «Exp.»).

Special storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C), protected from possible heat and light and out of the reach of children.

After completing the treatment, take any remaining single-dose containers to your point of sale (doctor, pharmacy or drugstore) for professional disposal.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Protagent SE eye drops contain?

1 ml of Protagent SE eye drops contains: Polyvidon K-25 20 mg and excipients for the manufacture of Eye drop.

Approval number

51145 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Protagent SE eye drops? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs:

20 single doses of 0.4 ml.

80 single doses of 0.4 ml.

Authorization holder

Alcon Switzerland SA, Risch; Domicile: 6343 Rotkreuz.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in November 2015.