PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Boots Soothing Eye Drops
(Cetrimide, Hamamelis Water)
Soothing & antiseptic
10 ml e
Read all of this carton for full instructions.
Uses: A soothing and antiseptic sterile solution for the relief of minor eye irritation. It can be used to soothe eyes irritated by smoke and dust.
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Before you use this medicine
Do not use:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
- If you wear soft contact lenses
You can use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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How to use this medicine
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the drops.
Tilt head back and hold down lower eye lid. Squeeze the bottle to put drops into the corner (lower sac) of the eye.
For use in the eyes only.
- Age: Adults and children
- How much: One or two drops
- How often: Morning and night, or when you need to
If anyone accidentally swallows some: Talk to a doctor
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Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
- Red, swollen or itchy eyes (signs of allergic reaction) – if this happens stop using the drops
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton. Throw away any unused drops 28 days after first opening.
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Active ingredients
These eye drops contain Cetrimide 0.01% w/v, Hamamelis Water 5% v/v.
Also contains: purified water, boric acid, borax.
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PL 00014/5237
[P]
Text prepared 11/07
Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder
The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA
by
Hamol Limited
Nottingham
NG90 2DB
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If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.
BTC16394 vE 28/02/08
