Dextran 70 0.2% + Hypromellose 0.2% Eye prep
Indications
Dextran 70 0.2% + Hypromellose 0.2% Eye prep is used for:
Dry eye, Burning and irritation of the eye
Adult Dose
1 drop 4 times daily or as required, depending upon the severity of the disease, to be instilled into the conjunctival sac.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Eye Drops is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product.
Precautions
Patients who experience blurred vision after application of the product should not drive or use machinery until their vision has cleared. Contact lenses should not be worn during instillation of the product. After instillation there should be an interval of at least 30 minutes before reinsertion of contact lenses.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Dextran: Enzyme inducers e.g. phenytoin or carbamazepine and enzyme inhibitors e.g. cimetidine. Sodium Chloride: May affect serum concentrations of lithium.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Dextran 70 0.2% + Hypromellose 0.2% Eye prep :
Occasionally mild-transient burning or sticky sensation and very rarely irritation or hypersensitivity reactions reported. Blurred vision after application may occur.
Mechanism of Action
Dextrans produce expansion of plasma volume. It also reduces blood viscosity and inhibits sludging or aggregation of red blood cells.