Just a few questions from our Pharmacist before you checkout to make sure this medicine is safe for you.
What are Hypromellose Eye Drops?
Hypromellose Eye Drops are hydrating eye drops designed to help those with dry eyes. They’re perfect for those who use hard contact lenses, or have artificial eyes, or even those who are suffering with everyday dryness and irritation in their eyes. These drops help to hydrate your eyes, easing itching, redness, and soreness, and reducing the gritty feeling in your dry eyes.
Why do I have dry eyes?
Everyone suffers with dry eyes at some point, it’s a common condition which has lots of different causes. Dry eyes usually aren’t serious and they can go away on their own, but if you suffer with dry eyes regularly then you may choose to use eye drops or another remedy to moisturise your eyes and relieve irritation. Some of the most common causes of dry eyes include:
- Wearing contact lenses
- Staring at screens for a long time without a break
- Air conditioned or heated environments
- Dry, dusty, cold, or windy weather conditions
- Being older than 50
- Some medications
- Some medical conditions
How will Hypromellose Eye Drops help to hydrate dry eyes?
These eye drops use the active ingredient Hypromellose, which is part of a group of ingredients known as artificial tears. This means that these drops mimic your natural tears, hydrating your eyes and making sure that they’re both well lubricated and clean. This helps to moisturise your eyes and reduce irritation, itching and redness.
Can I use these eye drops if I’m wearing contact lenses?
If you’re wearing contact lenses you should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using this product. You should avoid using this product if you wear soft contact lenses, as these eye drops contain an ingredient that is known to discolour soft lenses. If you do choose to wear your contact lenses while using this product, remove your lenses before applying the eye drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting your contact lenses back in.
Can I use this product if I’m using other medication?
If you’re using any other medication, including eye drops or eye ointment, you should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using Hypromellose eye drops. This will help you to be sure that your medicines are safe to use together and won’t interact.
Can I use this product if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using this product. Some medications may not be safe for you or your baby at this time, and a medical professional may wish to recommend another more suitable product.
How to use these eye drops
You should wash your hands before and using these eye drops. Remove the cap from the bottle and tilt your head back. Use one hand to gently pull down the lower eyelid of the eye you wish to treat, use the other hand to hold the bottle of eye drops upside down and squeeze gently to deposit a drop into your eye. Close your eye and place a fingertip against the inner corner of the closed eye, keep your eye shut for one minute. Repeat in other eye if necessary. For best results, use 1 – 2 hypromellose eye drops 3 times a day.
When should these eye drops not be used?
Do not use hypromellose eye drops if you are allergic to Hypromellose or any of the other listed ingredients. Speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist if you develop an eye infection while using this product.
Does this product have any side effects?
Like all medications, Hypromellose Eye Drops can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. These include:
- Blurred vision
- Eye pain
- Feeling like there’s a foreign body in your eyes
- Eye irritation
- Redness of the eyes
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist right away. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.
How to store this product
Store in a cool, dry place which is below 25 degrees C. Do not use this product if the expiry date printed on the packaging has passed. Once opened use within 28 days. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking 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 taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our 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.
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