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Softvisc Gel
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Product introduction
Softvisc Gel is a medicine used in the treatment of eye injury and imflammation. It works by improving the hydration and relieves burning, itching, irritation, and discomfort of eyes. It also promote wound healing after eye surgeries.
Softvisc Gel is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Use it regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need, it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Do not use it for longer than your doctor has told you to. You can help the medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry and washing your hands before and after treating the infection.
It may cause irritation and burning sensation immediately following the application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. Do not wear contact lenses while using it. You should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing, or breathing problems.
Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have recently used another cream. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine to make sure it is safe for them.
Softvisc Gel is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Use it regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need, it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Do not use it for longer than your doctor has told you to. You can help the medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry and washing your hands before and after treating the infection.
It may cause irritation and burning sensation immediately following the application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. Do not wear contact lenses while using it. You should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing, or breathing problems.
Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have recently used another cream. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine to make sure it is safe for them.
Uses of Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel
Benefits of Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel
In Eye injury
Softvisc Gel is used to heal an eye injury after surgery, infection or trauma. It reduces swelling as well as irritation in the eye. It also lubricates the eye and thus gives relief from any burning sensations. Use Softvisc Gel exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Softvisc
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
How Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel works
Softvisc Gel is absorbed into the area it is administered, turns into its active form pantothenic acid, which binds water and improves hydration. It also encourages cell growth and promotes wound healing after eye surgeries.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Softvisc Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Softvisc Gel is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Softvisc Gel alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Softvisc Gel is used to heal and reduce discomfort in the eye after surgery.
- Wash your hands first before applying Softvisc Gel. To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
- If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before applying Softvisc Gel. Wait at least 10 minutes before replacing your contact lenses.
- After applying Softvisc Gel, close your eyes, and place one finger at the corner of your eye. Apply gentle pressure for 1 to 2 minutes before opening your eyes. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.
- If you are using another kind of eye medication (such as drops or ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying other medications.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pantothenic Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Vitamins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Softvisc with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Orli-Misia, Redufat, Orlistat
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User feedback
Patients taking Softvisc Gel
Once A Day
56%
Thrice A Day
19%
Four Times A *
12%
Twice A Day
12%
*Four Times A Day
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- D-Panthenol. 2012. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
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