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Buy Gel Tears Protection For Dry Eyes
Gel Tears Protection For Dry Eyes can help relieve dry eyes and treat an unstable tear film.
If your eyes don’t produce enough natural tears, they can become dry, itchy and irritated.
How Gel Tears Protection For Dry Eyes works
Gel Tears contain the active ingredient carbomer, which belongs to a group of eye drops known as artificial tears.
It soothes your eyes by imitating the make-up of your natural tears, hydrating your eyes and easing dryness as your natural tears would.
Directions
Always use Gel Tears exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
Wash your hands thoroughly before using this product.
Twist off the cap, look upwards and gently pull down the lower eyelid. Hold the tube just above your eye and gently squeeze until the gel falls into the gap between your eyeball and lower eyelid. Keep your eye open, and move it to ensure the gel covers it completely.
Repeat in the other eye if necessary.
If you wear contact lenses, you must remove them before starting the treatment and then wait 15 minutes after treatment before putting them back in.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Gel Tears may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects of this product may include:
- Visual disturbances
- Blurred vision
- A slight stinging sensation
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
Warnings
Gel Tears may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product.
Age restrictions
This product is unsuitable for anyone under 18 years old.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not use this product if you are pregnant, may be pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
This product may cause temporary blurred vision. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.
Storage information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Discard the product 28 days after opening it.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to the NHS website.
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
