Hylo-Gel

Active Ingredients

Sodium hyaluronate in concentration of 2mg/ml.

Indications

Hylo-Gel is indicated for intensive, therapeutic lubrification of the ocular surface in severe and persisting dry feeling of the eye as well as after surgical interventions on the eye.

Hylo-Gel contains the sodium salt of the hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that is found in the eye but also in other parts of the body. Its special property is that it forms a regular, stable, long lasting lubricating moisture film on the eye surface that is not easily rinsed off.

By these bioadhesive properties cornea and conjunctiva are cared for and together with the physiologic tear the eye lid slides perfectly on the surface of the eye.

Hylo-Gel contains a high concentration of sodium hyaluronate and is therefore of high-viscosity. Thereby, the eye is intensely moistened with a long-lasting lubrication film. Persisting or severe complaints are alleviated and the eye is protected permanently against irritations.

However, a continuous sufficient moisturisation of the surface of the eye is necessary for the regeneration of these tissues. By applying Hylo-Gel, long-lasting humidity is supplied to cornea and conjunctiva so that the physiologic wound healing process runs properly.

Instructions

Remove cap before use.

Before the first application please turn the Hylo-Gel bottle with its tip down and press on the bottom of the bottle until the first drop appears at the nozzle. Now the bottle is ready for further use. Hold the bottle upside down and apply a strong and quick pressure on the bottom of the bottle. This activates the mechanism for the release of one drop. Because of the special COMOD valve system, size and speed of each drop are the same however much pressure is applied.

Lean your head back slightly, pull down your lower eyelid and instill one drop into the lower eye. Slowly close your eye to allow the fluid to spread evenly on the eye surface.

Replace cap immediately after using.

Please take care that the dropper tip is dry.

When applying the fluid please avoid any contact between the tip of the bottle and your eye or your skin.

For technical reasons a small amount remains in the bottle at the end of exhaustion.

Only one person should be treated with one particular bottle of Hylo-Gel.

Dosage

Hylo-Gel should be used according to the instructions given by your doctor or your contact lens specialist. Generally, you instill one drop of Hylo-Gel three times a day into each eye. If necessary, it can also be used more frequently. If you use Hylo-Gel more frequently (e.g. more than 10 times per day), please consult your ophthalmologist.

Hylo-Gel is suitable for long term treatment and can be used for an unlimited period of time.

Hylo-Gel is preservative-free and thus, it is usually very well tolerated. Additionally, Hylo-Gel is free of phosphates so that probable complications due to the formation of insoluble deposits in the cornea are avoided.

If you use any other eye drops there should be at least 30 minutes between the applications and Hylo-Gel should always be used last. Eye ointments should, however, always be administered after using Hylo-Gel.

Hylo-Gel can be used for 6 months after opening.

Warnings

Hylo-Gel should not be used if you are oversensitive to one of the ingredients.

As with all complaints you should consult your ophthalmologist when your complaints persist.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.