Corneregel 50 mg/g ophthalmic gel, 10 g

Corneregel ophthalmic gel 50 mg/g, 10 g

Indications:
Corneregel is an ophthalmic gel, quickly absorbed in the eye. The active substance is dexpanthenol.
Dexpanthenol is quickly transformed into pantothenic acid, which is a water-soluble vitamin that takes part in numerous metabolic processes in the form of coenzyme A.
Pantothenic acid has a trophic effect and stimulates the proliferation of fibroblasts and the regeneration of damaged skin and mucous membranes.

- treatment of non-inflammatory corneal diseases (keratopathies), for example corneal dystrophy (nutritional disorders), corneal degeneration (regression), recurrent corneal erosions (flaking) and corneal lesions in contact lens wearers;
- as adjunctive treatment of corneal and ocular conjunctival lesions, thermal and chemical burns;
- the treatment of bacterial, viral or mycotic corneal infections, as an adjuvant medicine for the specific treatment of these corneal diseases.

Composition:
- The active substance is dexpanthenol. One gram of gel contains dexpanthenol 50 mg.
- The other components are: cetrimide, disodium edetate, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, purified water.

Administration method:

• Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The recommended dose is one drop of Corneregel ophthalmic gel applied to the conjunctival sac 4 times a day, as well as before going to bed, depending on the severity and intensity of the manifestations.
• The duration of administration is not limited. You must use Corneregel until you notice an improvement in your symptoms.
• It is good to consult an ophthalmologist while using Corneregel, given that treatment with this medicine is normally long-term.
• To avoid contamination of the dropper tip and ophthalmic gel, when handling the tube, please do not touch the applicator tip with your fingers and do not touch the eye with the applicator tip. Replace the protective cap after each use.

Instructions for use

• Tilt your head back.
• Pull down the lower eyelid with the index finger of one hand and hold the tube vertically above the eye with the other hand (without touching the eye).
• Apply a drop of ophthalmic gel into the conjunctival sac.
• Keep the eye open while rotating it to ensure even distribution of the ophthalmic gel.
• The protective cover allows the tube to be kept in a vertical position. This facilitates the immediate and effective administration of Corneregel.
• If you feel that the effect of Corneregel is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Contraindications:
Do not use Corneregel:
- if you are allergic to dexpanthenol or any of the other components of this medicine.

Precautions:

• Before using Corneregel, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
• If you wear soft contact lenses while applying a drop of Corneregel, the lenses may be stained and incompatibilities may occur. Contact lenses should only be removed and reapplied approximately 15 minutes after taking Corneregel

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility:

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Corneregel should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women unless, after careful evaluation, your doctor determines that the benefit of using Corneregel outweighs the potential risks.

Driving vehicles and using machines:
If used as directed, this drug may cause transient blurring of vision and patients should exercise caution when driving and operating machinery.

Presentation:
10 g

Warning:
Read the leaflet carefully and completely before you start using this medicine, because it contains important information for you. Always use this medicine as directed in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.