Lipolasic/Lipolac Ophthalmic Gel 10G
Lipolasic is a highly viscous gel that forms a protective layer over the eye and keeps its surface moist, is easy and comfortable to use, and is especially appropriate for the symptomatic treatment of severe dry eye.
Lipolasic is a highly viscous gel that forms a protective layer over the eye and keeps its surface moist, is easy and comfortable to use, and is especially appropriate for the symptomatic treatment of severe dry eye.
Lipolasic (2 Mg/G Ophthalmic Gel 1 Tube 10 G)
ACTION AND MECHANISM
- Eye lubricant. Carbomer is a highly viscous substance that exerts a lubricating effect by increasing the residence time of the tear on the ocular mucosa.
Carbomer improves the stability of the tear film and prolongs tear breakup time (from 5.3 to 11.2 seconds after 6 weeks).
PHARMACOKINETICS
- Absorption: due to its high molecular weight (>4 MD) its corneal absorption is not expected. The average residence time on the conjunctiva with normal blinking can be up to 90 min.
INDICATIONS
- Relief of [DRY EYE] when the eye is subjected to irritating agents that cause dry eyes and discomfort.
POSOLOGY
- Adults: 1 drop in each affected eye, when discomfort is felt (usually 2-4 times a day, although the pattern may depend on the severity of the dryness and should be established under medical criteria). Administration before going to bed is recommended to avoid the sensation of glued eyes the next morning.
- Children and adolescents <18 years: safety and efficacy have not been evaluated.
- Elderly: does not require dose readjustment.
Forgotten dose: administer the next dose at the usual time. Do not double the next dose.
Duration of Treatment: Patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca may require long-term or chronic treatment.
DOSAGE IN RENAL FAILURE
No specific dosage recommendations have been made.
DOSAGE IN LIVER FAILURE
No specific dosage recommendations have been made.
RULES FOR CORRECT ADMINISTRATION
Extreme precautions must be taken to avoid contaminating the eye drops during the entire administration of the medication. To do this, hands should be washed before administration and the dropper should not come into contact with any surface of the body, including the eyelids and surrounding areas.
"Standards for the administration of ophthalmic gels"
1. Tilt your head back.
2. Pull the lower eyelid with an index finger and look up.
3. Instill one drop into the conjunctival sac, keeping the bottle upright with the dropper pointing downwards.
4. Once the drop has been applied, blink repeatedly to distribute the eye drops. To reduce possible systemic absorption, it is recommended to press the lacrimal sac for one minute or close the eyelids tightly for 2-3 min, immediately after administration of the eye drops.
If other ophthalmic drugs are being used, it is recommended to separate the administrations by at least 15 min. It is recommended to administer the carbomer last, since due to its viscosity it could alter the absorption of other ophthalmic active ingredients.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to carbomer or any other component of the medication.
PRECAUTIONS
- Evaluate the convenience of using it in patients with [IRITIS] or corneal diseases.
ADVICE TO THE PATIENT
- Consult your doctor and/or pharmacist if the symptoms worsen or do not improve in the following 72 hours, or if you experience pain, eye irritation or visual disturbances.
- In order to avoid streaks or lumps of gel on contact lenses, you must remove them before applying this medicine. After 30 minutes you can put them back on.
INTERACTIONS
No interaction studies have been performed.
PREGNANCY
Safety in animals : no data available.
Human Safety : Accepted use, as absorption is not expected.
Effects on fertility : No specific studies in humans have been performed.
LACTATION
Safety in animals : no data available.
Human Safety : Accepted use, as absorption is not expected.
CHILDREN
The safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been evaluated, so it is recommended to avoid its use.
SENIORS
No specific problems have been described in the elderly that require a dose readjustment.
EFFECTS ON DRIVING
Carbomer does not appear to significantly affect driving ability. However, like any other ophthalmic drug, blurred vision may appear immediately after use. It is recommended to avoid driving until vision is normal.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reactions are described according to each frequency interval, being considered very common (>10%), common (1-10%), uncommon (0.1-1%), rare (0.01-0.1%). , very rare (<0.01%) or frequency unknown (cannot be estimated from the available data).
- Dermatological: infrequent [CONTACT DERMATITIS].
- Allergic: unknown frequency [HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS].
- Ophthalmological: very frequent [BLURRY VISION]; frequent eye discomfort, [EYE IRRITATION] and appearance of crusts on the eyelids; infrequent [EYE ITCHING], [TEARING], [CONJUNCTIVAL HYPEREMIA], [EYE PAIN], [EYE EDEMA], [EYELID EDEMA], [FOREIGN BODY SENSATION].
OVERDOSE
Symptoms : symptoms are not expected to appear due to its route of administration and its lack of absorption.
Treatment : not required.