Optagel

Optagel Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose belongs to the group of medicines known as artificial tears. It is used to relieve dryness and irritation caused by reduced tear flow. It helps prevent damage to the eye in certain eye diseases. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose may also be used to moisten hard contact lenses and artificial eyes. In addition, it may be used in certain eye examinations.

Hypromellose stabilises and thickens the precorneal tear film and prolongs the tear film breakup time thereby promoting corneal wetting. It also lubricates and protects the eye.

Optagel
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Optagel
Generic	Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
Weight	2%
Type	Eye Gel
Therapeutic Class	Drugs for Dry eyes
Manufacturer	Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Optagel gel is used for a surgical aid during surgical procedures involving the anterior chamber of the eye, including extraction of the lens, and insertion of intraocular lenses. It maintains the depth of the anterior chamber during the whole surgical procedure and permits greater operative precision without the risk of damaging the endothelium of the cornea or other intraocular tissues.

Optagel eye drop is used to treat dry eye conditions where not enough tears are produced to keep the eye lubricated and clean

Dosage

Optagel dosage

Eye Drop-

For Dry Eyes:

Adults and Children: Use 1 drop three or four times a day. This drug does not cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.

Eye Gel-

Each pre-filled glass syringe is for single intraocular use only. The quantity injected into the anterior chamber of the eye must be adjusted according to the volume of the aqueous humour and the anatomical structure to be protected.

Side Effects

Eye discomfort, eye irritation, eye redness, tearing, eye sensitivity to light, sticky eyelashes, or temporary blurred vision.

Precaution

For Eye Drops: If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye or if your symptoms continue for more than 3 days or become worse, check with your doctor.

For Eye Gel: Before use ensure the sterility of the product. Remove all the product by irrigation and/ or aspiration at the end of the procedure. Optagel Gel eye solution should be injected with the provided angled cannula.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy: Optagel has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.

Lactation: Hydroxypropyl Methyl cellulose has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to any component of the product. The product should not be used when soft contact lenses are worn.

Storage Condition

For Eye Drop: Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light. Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening.

For Eye Gel: Does not require refrigeration or any particular storage condition.