Oftaial Plus Dry Eye Drops Sodium Hyaluronate 0.4% and Taurine 10ml

Oftaial Plus of Alpha Intes it's one hypotonic ophthalmic solution in 10ml multi-dose bottle, without preservatives. It's a medical device, and the manufacturer intends it for instillation on the ocular surface or contact lenses, in the presence of "dry eye" symptoms.

The declared composition is for 100 ml: sodium hyaluronate 0.4 g, i.e. the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, e taurine 0.5 g, plus a base of salts, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride and the two sodium phosphates. In milliliters they are 4 mg sodium hyaluronate e 5 mg taurine per ml.

The manufacturer attributes the action to two things together. Athigh content of sodium hyaluronate and in the presence of salts such as magnesium and potassium, hence the product humidifies and lubricates the ocular surface and reduces the risk of tear film instability. And to taurine, which is the most physiologically abundant amino acid in the tear fluid and in all the tissues of the anterior segment of the eye: this is the particularity of the formula, and the reason for the «Plus».

Again according to the manufacturer, Oftaial Plus it does not have a pharmacological effect e protects the corneal epithelium from possible damage caused by conditions that favor dry eye: wind, cold, sun, salt, air conditioning, smoke, smog or fine dust on the one hand, and on the other the ophthalmic stress from contact lenses or from prolonged work at video terminals or under the microscope. The lubricating action is also indicated when tearing is reduced, for example in menopause or during the treatment of diabetes.

Nei contact lens wearers the manufacturer declares that the product lubricates and hydrates the lens itself, to facilitate application or removal. The bottle is multidose and the solution is free of preservatives: it is the combination that makes it necessary to use each bottle by only one person.

INDICATIONS

Why is Oftaial Plus Dry Eye Drops Sodium Hyaluronate 0.4% and Taurine 10ml used? What is it for?

Oftaial Plus is one ophthalmic solution, medical device.

According to the manufacturer it is one hypotonic solution intended for instillation onto the ocular surface or contact lenses, especially in the presence of "dry eye" symptoms.

Thanks to the high content of sodium hyaluronate and the presence of salts such as magnesium and potassium, the manufacturer declares that Oftaial Plus humidifies and lubricates the ocular surface and reduces the risk of tear film instability. The peculiarity of the composition is the taurine, the physiologically most abundant amino acid in tear fluid.

Again according to the manufacturer, despite not having a pharmacological effect, Oftaial Plus protects the corneal epithelium from the possible damage caused by conditions that can cause dry eye: adverse climatic and environmental conditions such as wind, cold, sun, salt, air conditioning, smoke, smog or fine dust; and conditions of ophthalmic stress due to the use of contact lenses or prolonged work at video terminals or a microscope. The lubricating action is also useful when tearing is reduced, for example during menopause and during diabetes treatment.

In contact lens wearers, lubricates and hydrates the lens itself to facilitate application or removal.

INGREDIENTS

What ingredients does Oftaial Plus Dry Eye Drops Sodium Hyaluronate 0.4% and Taurine 10ml contain?

100 ml of solution contains: sodium hyaluronate 0.4 g; taurine 0.5 g; sodium chloride; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; monobasic sodium phosphate; dibasic sodium phosphate; water for injections.

Without preservatives.

HOW TO USE

How do I use Oftaial Plus Dry Eye Drops Sodium Hyaluronate 0.4% and Taurine 10ml?

Oftaial Plus should be dosed individually according to your condition and according to the recommendations of your eye doctor. In general, instill 1-2 drops of the solution into the conjunctival sac of each eye when needed, even several times a day.

Use of the bottle
Open the bottle by removing the protective tab.
Remove the cap.
Pressing on the upside down bottle, instill 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac of each eye, letting them fall from above.
Always close the bottle with its cap after use.
Do not damage or disassemble the bottle and do not mechanically obstruct the dropper hole.

Use on contact lenses
Instill one drop into the cavity of each lens upon application or removal. Repeat if necessary, even several times a day.

WARNINGS

What are the warnings of Oftaial Plus Dry Eye Drops Sodium Hyaluronate 0.4% and Taurine 10ml?

Contraindications and side effects
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the components or other substances closely related from a chemical point of view.
In rare cases, a slight blurring of vision upon instillation has been observed, due to the density of the solution; this sensation disappears very quickly.
In some rare cases, intolerance (burning sensation or irritation) may occur, however without consequences and does not require modification of the treatment. It is advisable to contact your eye doctor if symptoms persist.

Interactions
Oftaial Plus should not be used immediately before the administration of medicinal products for curative purposes, and within ten minutes after the application of any topical pharmacological therapy.

Warnings
Oftaial Plus is for external use only.
Each bottle must be used by only one person.
Avoid allowing the dropper tip to come into direct contact with your fingers, eye, contact lens, or any other surface. Also avoid allowing it to come into contact with dirt or dust.
Do not use the solution after the expiry date indicated on the package.
Keep out of reach of children.

CONSERVATION

How is Oftaial Plus Dry Eye Drops Sodium Hyaluronate 0.4% and Taurine 10ml stored?

Store at temperature between 2 °C and 25 °C.

Validity with intact packaging: 24 months. The expiry date refers to the intact and correctly stored product.

FORMAT

What is the format of Oftaial Plus Dry Eye Drops Sodium Hyaluronate 0.4% and Taurine 10ml?

A 10ml multi-dose bottle, without preservatives.