Viscogel Eye Drops

Hypromellose 2% Eye prep
20 mg/ml
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 3 ml
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 120.00 AED

Indications

Viscogel Eye Drops is used for: Dry eye, Ophthalmic surgery, Corneal protection

Adult Dose

Intraocular Adjunct in ophthalmic surgery Adult: Administered intraocularly

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

There are no contraindication if used as instructed.

Precautions

Before use ensure the sterility of the product. Remove all the product by irrigation and/ or aspiration at the end of the procedure. Eye solution should be injected with the provided angled cannula.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Hypromellose 2% Eye prep : Eye discomfort/irritation/redness, tearing, eye sensitivity to light, sticky eyelashes, or temporary blurred vision.

Mechanism of Action

Hypromellose stabilises and thickens the precorneal tear film and prolongs the tear film breakup time thereby promoting corneal wetting. It also lubricates and protects the eye.

Note

Viscogel 20 mg/ml Eye Drops manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Hypromellose 2% Eye prep. Viscogel is availble in Bangladesh. Farmaco BD drug index information on Viscogel Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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