PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Simple Eye Ointment

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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

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

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

•    If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

•    You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.

!n this leaflet:

1.    What Simple Eye Ointment is and what it is used for

2.    What you need to know before using Simple Eye Ointment

3.    How to use Simple Eye Ointment

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Simple Eye Ointment

6.    Contents of the pack and other Information

1.    What Simple Eye Ointment is and what it is used for:

Simple Eye Ointment belongs to a group of medicines known as eye lubricants (ocular lubricants).

Simple Eye Ointment is used to lubricate and protect the eye in a wide variety of conditions such as redness and swelling in the eye area, scratches on and decreased sensitivity of the cornea and in eye surgery. It is also used for sticky eyes and to soften and remove crusts from the eyelids.

2.    What you need to know before using Simple Eye Ointment

Do not use Simple Eye Ointment if:

•    You are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients which are listed in section 6 of this leaflet.

•    You are wearing contact lenses. Warnings and precautions:

Do not touch the tube nozzle on the eyelid or any other surface.

If you are unsure about taking this medicine or you have any questions, go and talk to your doctor or pharmacist first and follow the advice given.

Other medicines and Simple Eye Ointment

There are no known interactions between Simple Eye Ointment and other medicines. Pregnancy & breast-feeding Simple Eye Ointment is suitable for use during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Simple Eye Ointment can cause blurring of vision after application. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machines.

Simple Eye Ointment contains anhydrous lanolin (wool fat)

Anhydrous lanolin (wool fat) may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

3. How to use Simple Eye Ointment

Always use Simple Eye Ointment exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Contact lenses must not be worn during treatment with Simple Eye Ointment. Instructions for use

1.    Before opening a new tube of Simple Eye Ointment, please check that the safety strip on the cap of the tube is unbroken.

2.    Tear off the safety strip to break the seal.

3.    Wash your hands well before use.

4.    Remove the outer cap. If you are putting in the ointment yourself, you should use a mirror.

5.    Tilt your head back and look up at the ceiling.

6.    Pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a small pocket between your eyelid and your eye.

7.    Hold the tube between the thumb and middle finger of the other hand, turn the tube upside down near to the eye, try not to touch the eye with the nozzle.

8.    Apply enough pressure to the tube to release a thin line of ointment, or as directed by your doctor.

9.    Blink your eye a few times.

10.    If you think that you have missed the eye, then insert another line of ointment.

11.    Repeat steps 5-10 for the other eye if you have been told to use Simple Eye Ointment in both eyes.

12.    Replace the outer cap on the container, trying not to touch the applicator tip with anything, including the eye or your fingers.

13.    Wash your hands.

If you are unsure about how to use Simple Eye Ointment talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

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