{"id":6094,"date":"2020-12-31T15:24:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T15:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6094"},"modified":"2021-06-30T08:20:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T08:20:05","slug":"bion-tears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/bion-tears\/","title":{"rendered":"Bion Tears &#8211; Dextran 70 \/ Hypromellose uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n1 mg \/ ml + 3 mg \/ ml eye drops, solution, single dose container&nbsp;<br>dextran 70 \/ hypromellos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Bion Tears is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bion Tears contains the active substances dextran 70 and hypromellose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eye drops&nbsp;single-dose containers.&nbsp;Bion Tears belongs to the tear substitutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bion Tears are used to relieve the symptoms of mild to severely dry eyes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dextran 70 and hypromellose contained in Bion Tears may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Bion Tears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Bion Tears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to dextran 70 or hypromellose or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Bion Tears.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience headache, eye pain, vision changes, eye irritation, persistent&nbsp;redness&nbsp;of the eye, or if symptoms worsen or persist for more than 3 days, discontinue use and consult a physician.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Bion Tears if you notice that the solution has changed color or become cloudy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Bion Tears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bion Tears can be used during pregnancy and lactation and is not expected to have any effect on&nbsp;fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If blurred vision or other visual disturbances occur after using Bion Tears, wait to drive and use machines until vision clears again.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Bion Tears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and the elderly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1-2 drops are applied to the affected eye 3-4 times a day unless a doctor prescribes otherwise.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eye drops can be used together with contact lenses.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the impression that the effect of Bion Tears is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use only Bion Tears to drip into the eyes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use Bion Tears properly<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20011019000053#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Alcon20Nordic\/Media\/betoptic\/bild20120betoptic20s20ud2edoc.jpg\" alt=\"picture 1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20011019000053#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Alcon20Nordic\/Media\/betoptic\/Bild20220betoptic20s20ud.jpg\" alt=\"2\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20011019000053#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Alcon20Nordic\/Media\/betoptic\/Bild20320betoptic20s20ud.jpg\" alt=\"3\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands and sit in front of a mirror.<\/li><li>Open the foil bag and remove the strip with 4 containers.<\/li><li>Hold the strip with the long, flat end at the top and pull off one container by pulling it towards you while holding the others firmly.&nbsp;You must unscrew it from the joint with the others (Fig. 1).<\/li><li>Keep one container and put the others back in the foil bag.<\/li><li>Hold the long, flat part of the container between your thumb and forefinger and open it by turning the other end (Fig. 2).<\/li><li>Tilt your head back.&nbsp;Pull down the lower eyelid with a clean finger, until a &#8220;pocket&#8221; is formed between the lower eyelid and the eye.&nbsp;This is where the drop should be placed.<\/li><li>Hold the container between your thumb and forefinger with the open end down.<\/li><li>Hold the tip of the container close to the eye.&nbsp;Use a mirror if it helps.<\/li><li>Avoid touching the eye or eyelid, surrounding areas, or anything else with the tip of the container.&nbsp;It can contaminate the eye drops.<\/li><li>Gently squeeze the container to release one drop of Bion Tears at a time (Figure 3).<\/li><li>If you are using Bion Tears in both eyes, repeat steps 6-10 for the other eye with the same container.<\/li><li>Dispose of the container including the remaining solution immediately after use.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If a drop misses the eye, try again.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use other&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;or ointments, wait at least 5 minutes between each preparation.&nbsp;Eye ointments should be used last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Bion Tears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, take it as soon as you remember.&nbsp;If it is almost time for&nbsp;your&nbsp;next&nbsp;dose, skip the missed&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine&nbsp;can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been seen with Bion Tears:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effects in the eye: blurred vision.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effects in the eye: dry eyes, eyelid disorder, abnormal feeling, or sensation of foreign body in the eye, discomfort in the eyes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eye effects:&nbsp;itchy&nbsp;eye, eye irritation, or red-eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General side effects: headache.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effects in the eye:&nbsp;redness&nbsp;of the eyelid, pain or swelling in the eye, discharge from the eye, crusting of the eyelids, increased tear flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General side effects:&nbsp;an allergy&nbsp;(hypersensitivity).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Bion Tears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP:\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dispose of the single-dose container immediately after use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unused&nbsp;single-dose&nbsp;containers&nbsp;must be discarded 4 days after opening the foil pouch.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<br><\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging 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 active substances are dextran 70 and hypromellose.&nbsp;1 ml solution contains 1 mg dextran 70 and 3.0 mg hypromellose.<\/li><li>Other excipients are sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, zinc chloride, sodium bicarbonate,&nbsp;carbon dioxide&nbsp;(for&nbsp;adjustment), and purified water.<\/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>Bion Tears is a clear, colorless solution supplied in a&nbsp;0.4 ml&nbsp;single-dose container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4&nbsp;single-dose containers are&nbsp;packed in a foil bag.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack size: 28 x 0.4 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcon Nordic A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edvard Thomsens Vej 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2300 Copenhagen S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA Alcon-Couvreur NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rijksweg 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2870 Puurs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bion Tears contains the active substances dextran 70 and hypromellose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2202,2200],"tags":[8769,8773,8771,8774,8777,4501,8778,8781,8772,8776,8780,8770,8775,8779],"class_list":["post-6094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-b","category-medicines","tag-bion-tears","tag-bion-tears-eye-drops","tag-bion-tears-side-effects","tag-dextran-70","tag-dextran-70-eye-drops","tag-eye-drops","tag-hypromellose","tag-hypromellose-eye-drops","tag-what-bion-tears-is-used-for","tag-what-dextran-70-is-used-for","tag-what-hypromellose-is-used-for","tag-what-is-bion-tears","tag-what-is-dextran-70","tag-what-is-hypromellose"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6094"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11970,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6094\/revisions\/11970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}