{"id":23196,"date":"2022-07-22T06:42:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T06:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23196"},"modified":"2022-07-25T11:38:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T11:38:04","slug":"sincon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/sincon\/","title":{"rendered":"Sincon uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Eye drops, solution,\u00a0single-dose container<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rea<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Lincoln is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincon is a tear substitute, which is dropped into the eye when it causes problems in the form of e.g.&nbsp;burning and gravel feeling.&nbsp;It acts as the natural tear fluid and moisturizes and lubricates the eye so that the discomfort disappears.&nbsp;It is used to relieve the symptoms of dry eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may have prescribed other uses that are not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Sincon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Sincon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With heavy use and extremely dry eyes, white deposits of polyvinyl alcohol can form on the eyelids.\u00a0This is completely harmless and can be removed with a damp handkerchief or similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is not expected to pose a risk to the fetus at the recommended\u00a0dosage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No expected effects on the breastfeeding baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known risks.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Sincon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If needed, the recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 1 drop in the eye (s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincon can be used by people with contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the envelope at the line mark and pull out a\u00a0single-dose container.<\/li><li>Close the envelope by folding the edge.<\/li><li>Shake the contents of the bottom of the single-dose container.<\/li><li>Open the single-dose container by turning the wing.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19970523000031#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Drop 1 drop into the eye\/eyes and then discard the single-dose container even if it is not empty.\u00a0The contents of a\u00a0single-dose container\u00a0are sufficient for both eyes.\u00a0Always take a new\u00a0single-dose container\u00a0at each dosing time.\u00a0To make it easier to drip the eye drops into the eye, you can use drip support that is available at the pharmacy.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Sincon than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overdose does not involve any risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect more than 1 in 100 people<\/em>&nbsp;): Transient burning in the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Sincon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.&nbsp;Single-dose containers&nbsp;in an opened inner envelope are stable for three months.&nbsp;Opened&nbsp;single-dose containers&nbsp;are used immediately and any remaining solution is discarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The product does not contain any pharmacologically active substances<\/li><li>The ingredients are polyvinyl alcohol, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>60 \u00d7 0.15 ml\u00a0single-dose container.\u00a0The package contains six aluminum foil bags, each of which contains ten\u00a0single-dose containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evolan Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-544 960 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info@evolan.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curia AS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solb\u00e6rvegen 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2409 Elverum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norway<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sincon is a tear substitute, which is dropped into the eye when it causes problems in the form of e.g.\u00a0burning and gravel feeling.\u00a0It acts as the natural tear fluid and moisturizes and lubricates the eye so that the discomfort disappears.\u00a0It is used to relieve the symptoms of dry 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