Main Lubricating Ingredient

• Sodium Hyaluronate – 0.2% (2mg/ml)

Sodium hyaluronate is a moisture-retaining lubricant that helps relieve dry-eye symptoms.

Other Ingredients

Hycosan Extra formulations typically contain:

• Sodium citrate
• Citric acid
• Sorbitol
• Water for injections
• Preservative-free.

The complete ingredient list should be verified against the instructions supplied with the exact UK product before publication.

Recommended Dosage

The usual recommended application is one drop into each affected eye three times daily, or as advised by an optometrist, pharmacist or doctor.

The frequency may be adjusted according to individual needs and the manufacturer's instructions.

Application Instructions

• Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
• Remove the cap from the bottle.
• Before first use, prime the dispensing system according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Hold the bottle with your thumb supporting the base and your fingers around the upper section.
• Tilt your head backwards slightly.
• Gently pull down your lower eyelid.
• Press the base of the bottle firmly to release one drop into the eye.
• Blink gently to spread the solution.
• Repeat in the other eye if required.
• Replace the cap securely after use.

Important Application Advice

• Do not allow the bottle tip to touch your eye, eyelashes, fingers or other surfaces.
• Do not share the bottle with another person.
• Temporary blurred vision may occur immediately after application.
• Wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
• If using other eye preparations, follow the recommended interval between products.

Using Hycosan Extra With Contact Lenses

Hycosan Extra is generally suitable for contact lens wearers.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use with your specific lenses. If your eyes become painful, unusually red or increasingly uncomfortable while wearing lenses, remove them and seek advice from an optometrist.

Important Precautions

• For use in the eyes only.
• Do not swallow.
• Do not use if allergic to sodium hyaluronate or another ingredient.
• Do not touch the bottle tip to any surface.
• Do not share the bottle.
• Do not use if the packaging is damaged before first use.
• Do not use after the expiry date.
• Follow the six-month after-opening period.
• Do not drive until any temporary blurred vision has cleared.
• Seek professional advice if symptoms persist or worsen.

Hycosan Extra is generally well tolerated when used as directed.

Possible temporary effects include:

• Mild stinging after application.
• Temporary blurred vision.
• Brief eye irritation.
• Increased watering.
• Sensitivity to an ingredient.

These effects are usually mild and short-lived.

Stop using the drops and seek professional advice if irritation persists or worsens.

Seek urgent medical attention if you experience sudden vision loss, severe eye pain or marked sensitivity to light.

• Store according to the instructions supplied with the product.
• Keep the bottle tightly capped when not in use.
• Protect the dispensing tip from contamination.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date.
• Discard six months after first opening.
• Write the opening date on the packaging to help track the in-use period.