Siccapos Eye Gel

Siccapos Eye Gel is an ophthalmic gel containing polyacrylic acid (Carbomer 980) at 2.0mg/g. It is a gel-form tear substitute with a more viscous formulation than conventional aqueous eye drops. The gel structure retains water and is gradually broken down by salts in the tear fluid, releasing water at the ocular surface.

The product is intended for adults who can apply an ophthalmic gel correctly and should be used according to the package leaflet or professional advice. It is not suitable for use while contact lenses are being worn, and people with known hypersensitivity to Carbomer 980 or an excipient should avoid it. The Malaysian medical-device register lists Siccapos Gel, Eye Gel under Pharmaforte (M) Sdn Bhd.

Wash your hands before use. Tilt your head slightly backwards, gently pull down the lower eyelid and apply 1 drop into the lower conjunctival sac by gently squeezing the tube. Avoid contact between the tube tip and the eye or facial skin. Close your eyelids slowly after application and carefully replace the cap. If using other eye drops or eye ointments, leave at least 15 minutes between products and apply Siccapos Eye Gel last.

The recommended dose is 1 drop into the lower conjunctival sac 3–5 times daily and, depending on the severity of symptoms, more frequently and before bedtime. Adults and children use the same recommended dose. The exact frequency and duration should be individualized according to symptoms and medical advice.

Store at or below 25°C according to the available Siccapos product information. After opening, use within 4 weeks. Keep the tube tightly closed, protect the tip from contamination and keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use if you are allergic to polyacrylic acid (Carbomer 980) or any excipient.
• Do not use while wearing contact lenses.
• Do not allow the tube tip to touch the eye, eyelids or eyelashes because this can contaminate the gel.

• If other eye medicines are used, separate their application according to the product leaflets or pharmacist/eye-care advice; a gel may be applied last because of its viscosity.
• Remove contact lenses before application and follow the lens manufacturer’s or eye-care professional’s advice on when they may be reinserted.
• Tell your pharmacist or eye-care professional about all ophthalmic products you use, especially multiple gels or ointments.

• Wash hands before every application.
• Avoid touching the tube tip to the eye or eyelashes.
• Remove contact lenses before use unless the product information specifically states otherwise.
• Expect temporary blurred vision immediately after application and avoid driving until vision is clear.
• Close the tube promptly after use.
• Discard the tube according to the product instructions after the post-opening period.

Precautions: Ophthalmic gels can temporarily blur vision after application. Avoid driving or operating machinery until clear vision returns. Use sterile technique as far as possible and do not share the tube with another person.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek professional assessment for significant eye pain, marked redness, light sensitivity, sudden visual change, eye injury, discharge, or symptoms that persist or worsen despite appropriate use.