Description
Artelac Hypromellose Eye Drops 10ml
Artelac Hypromellose Eye Drops contains the active ingredient hypromellose which acts as a lubricant to treat symptoms of dry eye. It is a soothing solution that is used as an artificial tear when the eyes are lacking in tears.
Your eyes will normally produce just enough natural tears to allow them to move easily and comfortably. If your eyes do not produce enough tears they can become dry, red and painful.
Your drops keep the surface of the eye lubricated (moist) when the production of tears is less than normal and has a refreshing, cooling action. The hypromellose in these drops increases the thickness of the solution which has a moisturising effect and helps the solution to stay in contact with your eye for a longer period of time.
Artelac can be used by children, adults and the elderly.
What is Dry Eyes?
Many people get dry eyes. It’s not usually serious and there are things you can do to help.
You may have dry eyes if your eyes are:
- itchy
- sore
- gritty
- red
- blurry
- sensitive to light
- more watery than normal
CAUSES OF DRY EYES
You may be more likely to get dry eyes if:
- you’re over the age of 50
- you wear contact lenses
- you look at computer screens for a long time without a break
- you spend time in air conditioned or heated environments
- it’s windy, cold, dry or dusty
- you smoke or drink alcohol
- you take certain medicines (for example, some antidepressants or blood pressure drugs)
- you have a condition, such as blepharitis, Sjögren’s syndrome or lupus
DO
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keep your eyes clean
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take breaks to rest your eyes when using a computer screen
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make sure your computer screen is at eye level so you do not strain your eyes
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use a humidifier to stop the air getting dry
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get plenty of sleep to rest your eyes
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if you wear contact lenses, take them out and wear glasses to rest your eyes
DON’T
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do not smoke or drink too much alcohol
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do not spend too long in smoky, dry or dusty places
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do not spend too long in air conditioned or heated rooms
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do not stop taking a prescribed medicine without getting medical advice first – even if you think it’s causing your symptoms
HOW TO KEEP YOUR EYES CLEAN
A pharmacist may be able to tell you:
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Price of Artelac Hypromellose Eye Drops in UK
Artelac Hypromellose Eye Drops is available to buy over the counter at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
Patient Information Leaflet
How To Use
Always use your solution exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
This medicine is only to be used as drops applied into one or both eye(s).
The usual dose is to apply 1 drop in the corner of the eye, nearest the nose, 3 to 5 times each day or as required to give enough lubrication. Ensure the dropper tip does not touch any surface including the eye surface.
Dry eye is a condition that varies from person to person. Use the drops as often as you think necessary.
- Wash your hands before using your drops
- Sit down in front of a mirror so that you can see what you are doing
- Wipe your eyes to clear any residual wateriness or discharge
- Unscrew the cap from the bottle and check the dropper is clean
- Pull your lower eyelid gently down, and then carefully place one drop inside the lower eyelid, in the corner nearest the nose (see picture)
- Take care not to touch the dropper with your eye or fingers
- Release the lower eyelid, and blink a few times to make sure the eye is covered by the liquid
- Repeat the procedure for your other eye
- When you have finished, put the cap back on the bottle tightly
If you accidentally use a larger dose than recommended, this may cause some blurring of vision, which will soon pass.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Delivery Options
Delivery options
All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.
Order & Collect
Free next-day collection from In-Store
UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
For more information see our Shipping Policy or view our Return policy.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, Artelac can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
In very rare cases, some patients with severe damage to the clear layer at the front of the eye (the cornea) have developed cloudy patches on the cornea due to calcium build-up during treatment.
You may briefly have blurred vision or a slight stinging feeling after using your drops.
Frequency cannot be estimated from the available data.
If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via:
United Kingdom:
Yellow Card Scheme
Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not use this medicine after its expiry date which is stated on the label.
- The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- If the expiry date has passed, take the medicine back to your pharmacist.
- Do not store your drops above 25°C.
- Your eye drops are sterile until first opened. It is important to keep the drops as clean as possible during use. Do not touch the dropper tip on the eye or any other surface.
- Your drops come in bottle which should be thrown away 28 days after first opening.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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