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Medically reviewed by Oliinyk Elizabeth Ivanovna, PharmD. Last updated on 03.04.2022
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Aquarest 0.2%
Carbomer
As a liquid tear remover in the following conditions:
altered production of tear fluid,
dry eye syndrome.
Conjunctival. 1 drop of gel in the conjunctival sac 3-5 times a day and about 30 minutes before bedtime. The frequency of instillation of the gel is set individually, depending on the severity of the clinical picture and in accordance with the doctor's recommendations.
If necessary, Aquarest 0.2% can be buried more often.
It is recommended to distribute gel applications evenly throughout the day.
In cases requiring long-term therapy, it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist.
You need to tilt your head a little back, slightly move the lower eyelid with your index finger. Holding the tube with the other hand upright above eye level (without touching the surface of the eye), Bury 1 drop of gel in the conjunctival sac. After instillation, slowly move your eyes in different directions for better distribution of the gel. Then gently close your eyes. When instilling, contact of the tip of the tube with the surface of the eye and eyelid should be avoided. After finishing the procedure, put a protective cap on the tube. Remove the eye gel from the tube carefully, without wrinkling or twisting the tube
hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.,
wearing soft contact lenses,
children under 18 years.
In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions to one of the components of the drug, allergic reactions, transient eye disorders.
Aquarest 0.2% gel contains Cetrimide as a preservative, which can cause eye irritation (for example, burning, redness, foreign body sensation), as well as damage to the corneal epithelium, mainly with long-term therapy.
No cases related to an overdose of the drug were reported.
Aquarest 0.2% as the main component contains Carbomer, which is a high molecular weight polymer and is a combination of polyacrylic acid and water as the dispersion medium.
The Carbomer contributes to the replacement of aqueous and mucinous layers of the tear film, increases the viscosity of the tear, forming a moisturizing protective film on the surface of the cornea.
Due to its physicochemical properties, Aquarest 0.2% gel remains on the surface of the eye for a long time and does not penetrate into the tissues of the eye. The Carbomer is not reabsorbed or deposited in tissues due to the high molecular weight of the Carbomer molecule.
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Interactions with other medicinal products have not been studied.