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Celluvisc®1% w/v Eye Drops

(carmellose sodium)

Patient Information Leaflet

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Celluvisc carefully to get the best results from it.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

•    You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.

•    If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Your medicine is called Celluvisc 1% w/v Eye Drops but will be referred to as Celluvisc throughout the leaflet.

In this leaflet:

9 What Celluvisc is and what it is used for [a Before you use Celluvisc 9 How to use Celluvisc 9 Possible side effects 9 How to store Celluvisc 9 Further information

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Celluvisc can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines

Celluvisc may cause short-lasting blurring of vision typically lasting 1 - 15 minutes. If you do experience temporary blurring, do not drive or use machines until your sight is clear.

9 How to use Celluvisc

Celluvisc is for ocular use (applied on the eye). Follow these instructions unless the pharmacist or your doctor gave you different advice.

The usual dose is 1-2 drops of Celluvisc in the affected eyes as needed.

Make sure that the single-dose container is intact before use.

The solution should be used immediately after opening. To avoid contamination, do not let the open-end of the single-dose container touch your eye or anything else. Wash your hands before use.

What Celluvisc is and what it is used for

Celluvisc is a tear substitute and contains the lubricant called carmellose sodium. It is used for the treatment of the symptoms of dry eye (such as soreness, burning, irritation or dryness).

9 Before you use Celluvisc Do not use Celluvisc

•    If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to carmellose sodium or any of the other ingredients of Celluvisc (see section 6 for a full list of ingredients).

Take special care with Celluvisc

•    If you wear contact lenses, these should be removed before using Celluvisc. The lenses can be put back again 15 minutes after you have applied your drops.

Using other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. If you are using other eye drops, leave at least 15 minutes before putting in Celluvisc.

1.    Tear one single-dose container from the strip.

2.    Hold the single-dose container upright (with the cap uppermost) and twist off the cap.

3.    Gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket. Turn the single-dose container upside down and squeeze it to release one drop into each eye. Blink your eyes a few times.

Do not re-use the single-dose container even if there is some solution left.

If irritation, pain, redness or changes in vision occur or if you feel your condition is getting worse, stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist

If you use more Celluvisc than you should

It will not cause you any harm. If you are worried, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to use Celluvisc

Apply your next dose as required or at the normal time as directed by your pharmacist or doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

^ Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Celluvisc can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The following side affects are known to occur, but the number of people likely to be affected is unknown:

•    Eye irritation, burning or stinging sensation,

•    Blurring of vision,

•    Increase in tear production (also known as tearing).

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

What Celluvisc contains

Each ml of soultion contains 10mg of carmellose sodium as the active ingredient. Celluvisc also contains the following inactive ingredients; sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride dihydrate and purified water.

What Celluvisc looks like and contents of the pack

Celluvisc is a clear, colourless viscous solution in a small, plastic and see-through (bubble-like) casing (known as a vial). Each vial contains 0.4ml of solution and has a twist-off cap. Each vial also has a plastic tab telling you the name of the product on one side and the expiry/use by date on the other. Celluvisc is available in packs of 30 or 60 x 0.4ml single-use vials.

Manufacturer and Licence Holder

Celluvisc is manufactured by Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland, Westport, County Mayo, Ireland and is procured from within the EU and repackaged by the Product Licence Holder: Lexon (UK) Limited, Unit 18, Oxleasow Road, East Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0RE.

Celluvisc is a registered trademark of Allergan Inc.

PL 15184/1090

3 How to store Celluvisc

•    KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.

•    Do not store above 25°C.

•    Use immediately after opening. Any unused solution should be discarded.

•    Remember this medicine is for you. Never give your medicine to other people. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

•    This leaflet does not tell you everything about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist. He/she will have additional information about this medicine and will be able to advise you.

_•    Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the vial label or carton label. Do not use the product if you notice that the vial cap has already broken-off. If your doctor tells you to stop using this medicine, return any unused medicine to your pharmacist for safe disposal. Only keep this medicine, if your doctor tells you to. If your eye drops show any signs of deterioration consult your pharmacist for advice.

Leaflet revision date: 09/04/13

Blind or partially sighted?

Is this leaflet hard to see or read? Phone Lexon (UK) Limited,

Tel: 01527 505414 for help.

Ref: 1090/090413/1/B