Artelac
Artelac eye drops are moisturizing drops used to relieve symptoms caused by dry eyes.
Form
silmätipat, liuos
Active Ingredient
Hypromellose
Manufacturer
Bausch + Lomb Ireland Limited
How to Use
Dosage
One drop in the eye.
Method
Wash hands. Tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid, and squeeze one drop into your eye. Blink a few times to spread the drop. One single-dose pipette is enough for both eyes.
Important
As needed, typically 3-5 times a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Temporary blurred vision
- •Mild stinging
RARE
- •Allergic reaction (e.g., severe itching, redness, or swollen eyelids)
- •Cloudy spots on the cornea due to calcium buildup, especially with severe corneal damage
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to hypromellose or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If the drops cause temporary blurred vision, wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating machinery.
- If you wear contact lenses and use Artelac eye drops from a bottle, remove them before applying the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. This is not necessary with single-dose units.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a baby, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
- If you have serious damage to the clear front part of your eye (cornea), phosphates in this medicine may very rarely cause cloudy spots on the cornea due to calcium buildup during treatment.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 18.12.2023)