Genteal Gel (Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 0.3%)

INTRODUCTION

GENTEAL contain Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose which belongs to a group of medicine called artificial tears. It is used to relieve dry eye conditions (e.g. condition associated with the use of visual display units, infrequent blinking, certain medical treatments, atmospheric pollution and drying atmospheres e.g. air-conditioning, central heating, wind and sun). It is also used to moisten hard contact lenses and to lubricate artificial eyes. It works by similar, to natural tears and provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye.

Always take GENTEAL exactly as your doctor has told you. Check the label for directions before use. Before using this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause temporary blurred vision, any visual disturbance. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. The common side effects are vision blurred, eye pain, foreign body sensation in eyes, eye irritation, redness of eye.

USES OF GENTEAL

Relieve dry eye conditions
Moisten hard contact lenses and to lubricate artificial eyes

HOW GENTEAL WORKS

GENTEAL works by similar, to natural tears and provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take GENTEAL exactly as your doctor has told you. Check the label for directions before use.

SIDE EFFECTS OF GENTEAL

COMMON
Vision blurred
Eye pain
Foreign body sensation in eyes
Eye irritation
Redness of eye

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Eye pain:

Place a cold washcloth over your closed eyes two to three times a day for five minutes.

Eye irritation:

Wear sunglasses when you go outside. Rinse your eyes with preservative-free saline water or apply a cold, wet wash cloth. Take out your contact lenses. Don’t rub your eyes.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
GENTEAL should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

BREASTFEEDING
GENTEAL should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause temporary blurred vision, any visual disturbance.

ALLERGY
Do not take GENTEAL if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose or any other ingredients in this medicine.

OTHERS

Tell your doctor, if you:

Are wearing contact lenses
Have headache or eye pain

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor if you are using any other type of eye products.