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What is Viscotears SDU and when is it applied?

Viscotears SDU is a clear and drip gel. After instillation, it spreads quickly over the conjunctiva and cornea and stabilizes the tear film of the eye for a long time without tending to crust. This reduces the burning, itching and "sandy feeling" in the eyes.

Viscotears SDU is used to moisten the eyes and to moisten irritated eyes. Viscotears SDU can also be used to moisten artificial eyes.

On the recommendation of the pharmacist or on the prescription of a doctor, Viscotears SDU is also used for dry eyes of various causes.

Viscotears SDU does not contain any preservative.

What should be considered?

Note for contact lens wearers:

If you wear contact lenses, you should remove the lenses Remove before using Viscotears SDU and wait at least 15 minutes after use.

When should Viscotears SDU not be used?

If you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in Viscotears SDU.

When is caution required when using Viscotears SDU?

If there is no improvement after 2-3 days, consult a doctor. If it even gets worse or if new symptoms appear (e.g. a decrease in visual acuity, eye irritation, persistent reddening of the eyes), a doctor must be consulted immediately.

Occasionally, short-lasting visual disturbances occur until the gel is evenly distributed on the surface of the eye. Even when used as intended, Viscotears SDU temporarily affects visual performance and thus the ability to react, the ability to drive and the ability to operate tools or machines!

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

Can Viscotears SDU be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

How do you use Viscotears SDU?

Adults:

The frequency of use depends on the need. Usually 1 drop is instilled into the conjunctival sac of the eye 3-4 times a day. Viscotears SDU can also be applied more frequently if required.

Separate a single dose from the strip, shake forward and twist off the tip to open. With your head tilted back, hold it as vertically as possible over your eye, and use your other hand to pull your lower eyelid down slightly. Let a drop fall into the conjunctival sac without touching the eye. If necessary, treat the second eye with the same single dose. Do not store unused residue as the solution is not preserved, but discard SDU after use.

Children and adolescents:

The use and safety of Viscotears in children and adolescents have not yet been tested.

If you need to use other eye medicines at the same time as Viscotears SDU, you should discuss this with your doctor. You should leave a gap of at least 5 minutes between the administration of each medicine and always put Viscotears SDU in last.

Stick to 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 Viscotears SDU have?

The following side effects can occur very frequently when using Viscotears SDU: Sticking of the eyelids (in 12% of patients) and/or Blurred vision immediately after application (in 16% of patients).

The following side effects can often occur when using Viscotears SDU:

Slight, temporary burning, redness, swelling, allergic conjunctivitis and hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients are possible.

Occasionally, itching or pain in the eye, swollen eyelids and increased tearing occur.

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

What else needs to be considered?

Use the individual doses immediately after opening and then throw them away, as the contents are not preserved.

Shelf life:

Put the unused unit doses back in the box after use.

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage:

Keep the medicine in the closed original pack at room temperature (15-25 °C) and out of the reach of children.

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

What does Viscotears SDU contain?

1 g Viscotears SDU contains the active ingredient: 2.0 mg carbomerum 980; and auxiliary materials.

Approval number

56087 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Viscotears SDU? What packs are available?

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

Packs of 3× 10 single doses of 0.6 g each.

Viscotears is also available in tubes of 10g (preserved).

Authorization holder

Bausch & Lomb Swiss AG, 6301 Zug.

This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in January 2016.