Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
11.8.1. Tear deficiency, ocular lubricants, and astringents

11.8.1.5. Other ocular lubricant preparations

Total Formulary
Specialist and GP
CICLOSPORIN (eye drops)

Restrictions:

Restricted to initiation by consultant ophthalmologists for the treatment of severe keratitis in adults with dry eye disease which has not improved despite treatment with tear substitutes.

Prescribing Notes:

Prescribe by brand.

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HYPROMELLOSE (eye drops)

Restrictions:

Excludes single dose unit preparations.

Prescribing Notes:

Use for short-term management of simple dry-eye. Other treatment options may be more appropriate for chronic dry eyes. 

Contains hypromellose 0.3%. Preservatives may include benzalkonium chloride. 

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Specialist and GP
ILUBE (Eye drops)

Restrictions:

Restricted to initiation by specialist for use in severe dry eyes only.

Prescribing Notes:

  • Contains acetylcysteine 5% and hypromellose 0.35%
  • Preservatives: benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate

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SYSTANE BALANCE (EYE DROPS)

Restrictions:

Restricted to use in severe dry eyes only.

Prescribing Notes:

  • Do not use more than four times daily
  • Contains polyglycol 0.3% and polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%
  • Preservatives: boric acid, disodium edetate

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