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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
11.8.1.3. Sodium hyaluronate preparations
Total Formulary
BLINK INTENSIVE TEARS (Eye drops)
Restrictions:
Restricted to use in severe dry eyes only.
Prescribing Notes:
- Considered the first line sodium hyaluronate preparation.
- Contains sodium hyaluronate 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 0.25%.
- Preservatives: borax, boric acid.
EYEAZE (0.4% eye drops)
Restrictions:
Restricted to use in severe dry eye only.
Prescribing Notes:
- This preparation should be considered for patients with dexterity problems and for whom this administration system is suitable.
- Contains sodium hyaluronate
- Preservatives: preservative-free.
THEALOZ DUO (eye drops)
Restrictions:
Restricted to use in severe dry eyes when Blink Intensive Tears or Eyeaze are not appropriate and the addition of trehalose is desirable (corneal damage).
Prescribing Notes:
- Contains sodium hyaluronate (0.15%) and trehalose (3%)
- Preservatives: preservative-free