Colírio de óleo de soja para olhos secos

About soybean oil eye drops

Emustil® is a lubricating eye drop, also known as an 'artificial tear'. Emustil® eye drops contain two ingredients - soybean oil and natural phospholipids. Soybean oil relieves eye dryness and soreness. The natural phospholipids are substances which are naturally found in your tears, but which can be reduced in people with dry eyes. The eye drops moisten, soothe and lubricate the surface of your eye, making it feel more comfortable.

Emustil® eye drops are available on prescription, or you can buy them without a prescription through a pharmacy.

How to use soybean oil eye drops

1. Lave bem as mãos antes de usar as gotas.

2. Twist off the tip of a single-dose unit.

3. Incline a cabeça um pouco para trás e puxe a pálpebra inferior do olho para baixo para formar uma bolsa.

4. Segure a unidade de cabeça para baixo perto do seu olho. Tente não tocar no seu olho enquanto faz isso.

5. Aplique pressão suficiente para liberar uma gota no seu olho. Use uma segunda gota apenas se a primeira não tiver caído no seu olho.

6. Feche o olho por um ou dois minutos e pressione suavemente o lado do nariz onde o canto do olho encontra o nariz. Isso ajuda a evitar que a gota escorra e a mantém no olho.

7. Repeat the process in your other eye if required.

Obtendo o máximo do seu tratamento

• Before you start using the eye drops, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet supplied with the pack. It will give you more information about using the drops and will provide a list of any side-effects which you could experience.

• Use one drop into the eye (or eyes) affected by dryness. You can use the drops up to four times a day. If the drops have been prescribed for you then you should follow the directions given to you by your doctor.

• If you forget to use the drops at your 'usual' time, do not worry; just put them in when you remember. Do not 'double up' the number of drops you use to make up for forgetting to use them.

• When first put in, the eye drops can cause blurred vision. This should quickly clear. Make sure you can see clearly again before you drive and before you use tools or machines.

• If you are using any other eye drops or ointments, leave about ten minutes between applying each one. It is usually recommended that you use lubricating drops like Emustil® last. This is so that the drops stay in contact with your eye and lubricate it for as long as possible.

• If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, see your doctor for further advice.

Can soybean oil eye drops cause problems?

Soybean oil eye drops are unlikely to cause any side-effects.

How to store soybean oil eye drops

• Mantenha todos os medicamentos fora do alcance e da vista das crianças.

• Armazene em local fresco e seco, longe de calor e luz diretos.

• The units should be used as soon as they are opened. Do not store an opened unit to use later. This is because the units do not contain any preservative.

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