Medicine Overview of Ocugel 20mg/ml Eye Gel
Introduction
Ocugel is an eye lubricant or artificial tears used to relieve dry eyes. This can happen because not enough tears are made to keep the eye lubricated. It helps to soothe the irritation and burning seen in dry eyes by maintaining proper lubrication of the eyes. Ocugel is usually taken when needed. Use the number of drops as advised by your doctor. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering any other medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Do not use a bottle if the seal is broken before you open it. Always wash your hands and do
Uses of Ocugel
- Dry eyes
Side effects of Ocugel
Common
- Blurred vision
- Eye irritation
- Eye pain
- Eye redness
- Foreign body sensation in eyes
How to use Ocugel
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Ocugel works
Ocugel is a lubricant. It works similar to natural tears and provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye.
What if you forget to take Ocugel?
If you miss a dose of Ocugel, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
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Your doctor has prescribed Ocugel to treat dry eye disease.
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It stabilizes the natural tear film and maintains necessary lubrication so your eyes don’t get dry and irritated.
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May require long-term use.
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Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
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Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of this medicine.
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Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
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Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Brief Description
Indication
Ophthalmic surgical aid in anterior segment surgical procedures, including, cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation.
Adult Dose
Cataract surgery-IOL implantation: For cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose gel should be carefully injected into the anterior chamber prior to capsulotomy using standard aseptic techniques and only the cannula provided with the product. Gel may be injected into the chamber prior to or following removal of the crystalline lens.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose gel may also be used to coat an intraocular lens prior to implantation as well as the tips of surgical instruments. Additional gel may be injected during anterior segment surgery to fully maintain the chamber or replace any volume lost during the surgical procedure.
Contraindication
Patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the drug
Mode of Action
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose gel maintains a deep anterior chamber during anterior segment surgery and protects the corneal endothelium and other ocular tissues. Ocugel helps to push back the vitreous face, thus preventing formation of a flat chamber during surgery.
Precaution
There may be transient increased intraocular pressure following surgery because of pre-existing glaucoma or due to the surgery itself. For these reasons, the following precautions should be considered:
•Gel should be removed from the anterior chamber at the end of surgery.
•If the postoperative intraocular pressure increases above expected values, appropriate therapy should be provided.
Side Effect
Occasionally a transient rise in intra-ocular pressure postoperatively has been reported in some cases. Rarely postoperative inflammatory reactions (iritis, hypopyon) as well as incidence of corneal edema and corneal decompensation may occur.
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