Acetilcisteína para la sequedad ocular

About acetylcysteine eye drops

Acetylcysteine works by reducing the stickiness of tears. In the brand Ilube®, acetylcysteine is combined with an ingredient called hypromellose which soothes and lubricates the surface of your eye. These two ingredients together act as artificial tears. The drops ease eye dryness and soreness which is associated with some dry eye conditions, and make your eyes feel more comfortable.

Acetylcysteine eye drops are available on a prescription from a doctor.

Before using acetylcysteine eye drops

Para asegurarse de que éste es el tratamiento adecuado para usted, antes de empezar a usar el colirio es importante que su médico lo sepa:

• Si usa lentes de contacto blandas.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un conservante de los colirios.

• Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia.

How to use acetylcysteine (Ilube®) eye drops

1. Lávese las manos antes de utilizar las gotas.

2. Remove the yellow plastic disc, the metal ring and the black rubber bung from the top of the bottle of eye drops. Next, take the plastic dropper from the packet and gently, but firmly, push it on to the top of the opened bottle.

3. Remove the plastic cap from the dropper.

4. Inclina un poco la cabeza hacia atrás y tira del párpado inferior del ojo hacia abajo para formar una bolsa.

5. Hold the bottle upside down with the dropper near to your eye. Try not to touch your eye as you do this.

6. Gently press the middle of the dropper to release one drop. Use a second drop if the first drop missed going into your eye.

7. Cierre el ojo durante uno o dos minutos y presione suavemente en el lado de la nariz donde el rabillo del ojo se une con la nariz. Esto ayuda a evitar que la gota se escurra y la mantiene en el ojo.

8. Repita el proceso en el otro ojo si le han indicado que utilice las gotas en ambos ojos.

9. Replace the plastic cap to protect the dropper.

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Before you start using the eye drops, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet supplied with the pack. It will give you more information about using the drops and will provide you with a full list of any side-effects which you may experience.

• Aplique una gota en el ojo (u ojos) afectado por la sequedad. Puede hacerlo tres o cuatro veces al día, a menos que su médico le haya indicado lo contrario.

• Por favor, tenga cuidado de que el cuentagotas no toque su ojo, sus dedos o cualquier otra superficie. Esto podría contaminar las gotas que quedan en el frasco.

• Si olvida ponerse las gotas a la hora "habitual", no se preocupe, póngaselas cuando se acuerde. No "duplique" el número de gotas para compensar el olvido.

• When first put in, eye drops can cause blurred vision. This should quickly clear. Make sure you can see clearly again before you drive, or before you use tools or machines.

• If you are using any other eye drops or ointments, leave about ten minutes between applying each one. It is usually recommended that you use the acetylcysteine drops last. This is so that the drops stay in contact with your eye and lubricate it for as long as possible.

• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before applying the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. This is because the preservative used in the eye drops can affect soft contact lenses.

• If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, make another appointment to see your doctor for advice.

Can acetylcysteine eye drops cause problems?

The eye drops can occasionally cause mild eye irritation or redness, but these usually soon pass and not everyone will experience them. The preservative benzalkonium chloride can cause eye irritation and symptoms of dry eye. If eye irritation continues, or if you experience any other eye problems, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

How to store acetylcysteine eye drops

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

• Ilube® eye drops only keep for four weeks once the bottle has been opened, so do not use these drops if the bottle has been open for longer than this. This helps to prevent the risk of eye infection.

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