SICCAFLUID*GEL OFT 10G 2.5MG/G

SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g, ophthalmic gel
Carbomer 974P

What it is and what it is used for
SICCAFLUID is a tear substitute and contains a lubricant called Carbomer 974P.
It is an ophthalmic gel used to relieve dry eye symptoms (such as pain, burning, irritation, or dryness) caused by eyes that do not produce enough tears.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use SICCAFLUID
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Carbomer or any of the other ingredients of SICCAFLUID, listed in Section 6, “What SICCAFLUID contains”

Warnings and precautions
Take special care with SICCAFLUID:

- if you wear soft contact lenses: you must remove them before using SICCAFLUID ophthalmic gel. After using SICCAFLUID, wait at least 30 minutes before reinserting your lenses. See also section 2, SICCAFLUID contains benzalkonium chloride.
- If the condition worsens or has not improved after starting treatment with SICCAFLUID: Consult your doctor.
- DO NOT INJECT, DO NOT INGEST.

Children and adolescents up to 18 years:
The safety and efficacy of SICCAFLUID in children and adolescents at the recommended adult dosage have been established by clinical experience, but no data from clinical studies are available.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, SICCAFLUID can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Contact your doctor if:
• your condition worsens or has not improved after starting treatment with SICCAFLUID.

If you experience any of the following side effects immediately after using the ophthalmic gel, call your doctor if they cause you concern:
• short-term blurred vision;
• short-term mild burning or stinging sensation in the eyes.
The above-mentioned side effects are known to occur, but the number of people who may experience them can vary.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.