CELLUVISC "10 MG/ML EYE DROPS, SOLUTION" 30 SINGLE-DOSE VIALS OF 0.4 ML"

Name
CELLUVISC 10 mg/ml eye drops, solution, in single-dose container
Sodium carmellose


What is it and what is it for?
CELLUVISC contains carmellose sodium, a substance belonging to a group of medicines called artificial tears.

CELLUVISC is a humectant and lubricant for ophthalmic use.
It is useful in dry eyes due to alterations in the stability of the tear film.
Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use CELLUVISC:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to carmellose sodium or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using CELLUVISC.

• Before each application, remove contact lenses and reinsert them after 15 minutes.
• To avoid contamination or possible eye injury, do not let the open end of the single-dose container touch your eyes or anything else.
• If irritation, pain, redness, or changes in vision occur, or if you feel that your condition is getting worse, stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist. It is also advisable to consult your doctor if you have had these problems in the past.

Once opened, the product must not be reused.

Children and adolescents
The safety and efficacy of CELLUVISC in children and adolescents have not been established.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The following side effects may occur with CELLUVISC:

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) :
- eye irritation including burning;
- unease.

Post-Marketing Data (frequency cannot be determined based on available data) :
The following side effects have been reported since CELLUVISC has been marketed:
- allergic reactions (including swelling of the eye or eyelid);
- sticky eyes;
- eye pain;
- itchy eyes;
- crusts and/or medicine residue on the eyelid;
- sensation of having something foreign in the eyes;
- redness of the eye/eyelid;
- blurred vision and/or worsening of vision;
- increased tearing of the eye;
- injury to the surface of the eye due to the tip of the vial touching the eye during use.

These side effects are generally transient. However, if they occur, it is advisable to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.