Carbomer

Registered South African indications: 

• Dry eyes

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of its excipients 

Cautions 

• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding 
• Renal impairment 
• Hepatic impairment 
• Frequent use 
• Concomitant use of contact lens 
• May impair ability to drive and operate machinery 

Forms avail. in SA and covered in this monograph: gel 

Dry eye conditions 
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Unstable tear film

• Ophthalmic (gel): 1 drop into the affected eye(s), 6-8hrly and 30min prior to retiring

Can be administered more frequently, depending on the degree of discomfort

See adult dosage

Pregnancy

• FDA Pregnancy Category Not Rated (NR) 

Breastfeeding

• Caution; not recommended

Renal Impairment

• Caution; no information available
  

Hepatic Impairment

• Caution; no information available 

Elderly

• No dose adjustment recommended

Sensory Disorders

• Corneal irritation

No information available 

None routine 

Carbomer adheres to the corneal surface and forms a fluid reservoir on the ocular surface due to its hydrogel properties. The gel structure is destroyed by the salts contained in the lacrimal fluid and releases moisture.

Eye gel (per g) 2mg

• Liposic (Bausch & Lomb)