Hylo-Tear eye drops are suitable for adults and children of all age groups and can also be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Your eyes may sting a little when the drops are put in. These effects will wear off within a few minutes. Your vision may become blurred if too much gel is added at one time, or if you use your medicine more often than is required. This effect can last for up to an hour. If you are affected you may be able to speed up recovery of normal vision by blinking vigorously for a few seconds. If this does not work, try gently rubbing the eyelid. If GelTears is used at the same time with other eye drops/eye ointments, there should be an application time interval of approximately 15 minutes between use of such other medications and GelTears should always be the last medication to be applied.

There are no or limited amount of data from the use of ophthalmic hypromellose in pregnant women. Systemic exposure to hypromellose following topical ocular administration is negligible and the product has no pharmacological properties. Each drop of Hylo-Tear provides long-lasting protection and hydration of the surface of the eye making them a great treatment option for people who suffer from mild to moderate symptoms of dry eyes. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you. The recommended dosage for adults, children and elderly is one or two drops topically instilled into the eye three times daily as needed, or as directed by a physician. If you are unsure if you are suffering from symptoms of dry eyes it is recommended that you discuss these with a doctor or pharmacist to ensure you get the right treatment for you. How do Hylo-Tear Eye Drops work?

During the course of the day we blink 14,000 times on an average. With each blinking motion of the eye, a very thin tear film is distributed over the surface of the eyeball, which keeps it smooth, clean and moist, and protects the eye from pollutants. When the volume or the composition of the tear film is disturbed, desiccation phenomena (drying out) of the cornea and conjunctiva occur and the patient experiences symptoms such as burning, dry eye sensation, gritty feeling, feeling of pressure, and sensitivity to light. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) vial with an insert cap assembly, comprising of white coloured HDPE screw cap over a LDPE nozzle with tamper-evident LDPE dust cover sealing the vial cap. The safety and efficacy of GelTears in children and adolescents at the posology recommended in adults has been established by clinical experience, but no clinical trial data are available.

Your ophthalmologist prescribed a tear substitute for the alleviation of your complaints. In addition to using the preparation consistently as directed, you should follow the recommendations below:It is, however, also important that you consult your ophthalmologist regularly for follow-up examinations, because dry eye conditions may lead to a serious disease if they are treated incorrectly or inadequately. Hylo Tears Eye is injected directly into your knee joint. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. This is due to one of the ingredients in the formulation. If you develop pain, swelling or redness in or around the eyes, you should stop using your medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist. A copy of this Patient Information Leaflet is available in large print and audio format at www.xpil.medicines.org.uk If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via:

Certain products (eg large quantities of liquids) are restricted by the customs or carriers of individual countries. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.have been perfectly coordinated. This means that - depending on the severity of the eye complaints - Hylo-Tear Eye Drops eye drops are for use in the eyes only. Do not swallow. Insert 1 drop to the affected eyes as and when it is needed. How to use Hylo-Tear Eye Drops Dispose of any remaining contents 28 days after first opening the tube. It may be helpful to make a written record on the tube of the date on which you opened it. Hold the bottle upside down near to your eye, without touching your eye. Apply pressure to the bottle to release one drop.