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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 15/09/2003

SPC

SNO Tears

Table of Contents

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
4.2 Posology and method of administration
4.3 Contraindications
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
4.8 Undesirable effects
4.9 Overdose
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
5.3 Preclinical safety data
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
6.2 Incompatibilities
6.3 Shelf life
6.4 Special precautions for storage
6.5 Nature and contents of container
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Sno* tears

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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% w/v.

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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Multidose eye drops.

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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

Sno tears is used topically to provide tear-like lubrication for the symptomatic relief of dry eyes and eye irritation associated with deficient tear production (usually in cases of keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerophthalmia).

Sno tears is also used as an ocular lubricant for artificial eyes.

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4.2 Posology and method of administration

Adults (including the elderly) and children:

The dose depends on the need for lubrication. Usually one or more drops should be used as required, or as prescribed.

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4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation.

This product contains benzalkonium chloride, therefore, soft contact lenses should be removed during treatment with Sno tears.

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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

If irritation persists or worsens or headache, eye pain, vision changes or continued redness occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician.

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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

None known.

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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

There is no evidence of safety of the drug in human pregnancy, but it has been in widespread use for many years without apparent ill consequence. If any therapy is needed in pregnancy, this preparation can be used if recommended by a physician.

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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

May cause transient blurring of vision on instillation. Do not drive or operate hazardous machinery until vision is clear.

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4.8 Undesirable effects

May cause transient, mild stinging or temporarily blurred vision.

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4.9 Overdose

Not applicable.

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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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