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Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd

Freepost, RSBU-TEBT-GSTU, Reckitt Benckiser, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6LZ, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)500 455 456
WWW: http://www.reckittbenckiser.com
Medical Information Direct Line: +44 (0)500 455 456
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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 23/07/2010
SPC Optrex Sore Eye Drops


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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Optrex Sore Eye Drops


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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Active

Distilled Witch Hazel BPC l3%v/v

(Synonyms: Hamamelis Water, Witch Hazel)


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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Eye Drops


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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

For the relief of minor eye irritations caused by dusty or smoky atmospheres, driving or close work.


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4.2 Posology and method of administration

For topical application into the eye.

For adults, children and the elderly:

Gently squeeze one or two drops into each eye.

Use as often as required.


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4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.


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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

For external use only.

Not suitable for use with hydrophilic (soft) contact lenses.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Discard any eye drops remaining 28 days after opening the container.


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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

No clinically significant drug interactions known.


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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

The safety of Optrex Sore Eyes Eye Drops during pregnancy and lactation has not been established but use during these periods is not considered to constitute a hazard.


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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

No adverse effects known.


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4.8 Undesirable effects

Occasional hypersensitivity reactions.


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4.9 Overdose

In view of the size of the container, overdosage should not be a problem and any treatment should only be symptomatic.


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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Hamamelis water has cooling and astringent properties.


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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

Not available.


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5.3 Preclinical safety data

There are no preclinical safety data of relevance to the consumer.


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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipients

Boric acid

Borax

Glycerin

Benzalkonium chloride

Purified water


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6.2 Incompatibilities

Not applicable.


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6.3 Shelf life

a)

Unopened:

36 months

b)

After first opening:

28 days


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6.4 Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C.


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6.5 Nature and contents of container

Polyethylene bottle with a polyethylene dropper plug and a tamper evident polyethylene cap. Pack sizes of 10ml and 18ml.


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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.


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ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Optrex Limited

1 Thane Road West

Nottingham

NG2 3AA


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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 00062/5003R


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9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

15 May 1987


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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

15/04/2008



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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   witch hazel, distilled