Brolene 0.1% Eye Drops 10ml

Brolene Eye Drops for the treatment of minor infections of the eye or eyelid. Signs include sore, red or inflamed eyes, stickiness or a crust on the eyelids.

Suitable for adults and children.

It contains a medicine called Propamidine Isetionate. This belongs to a group of medicines called disinfectants and antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria, allowing your body to fight off the infection.

This is a medicine.

Like all medicines, Brolene Eye Drops can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop using Brolene Eye Drops and see a doctor as soon as possible if:

• You get any kind of skin problem, such as a rash or itching around your eyes or they become redder
• You get a stinging or burning sensation in your eye

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

• Brolene Eye Drops

Always use Brolene Eye Drops exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

How to use this medicine

• Wash your hands
• Remove the cap from the bottle
• Tilt your head back
• Squeeze one or two drops inside the lower lid without touching your eye
• Close your eye
• Wipe away any excess liquid from the eyes with a clean tissue
• Always put the cap back on the bottle as soon as you have used it

How much to use

• One or two drops in the affected eye up to four times a day
• Use for at least 2 days
• If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 2 days, talk to your doctor or pharmacist

If you forget to use Brolene Eye Drops
If you forget a dose, use your drops as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop using Brolene Eye Drops
Do not stop using Brolene Eye Drops just because your eye(s) feel better. If you stop, your infection may come back.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use this medicine and tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
You are allergic (hypersensitive) to propamidine isetionate or any of the other ingredients of Brolene Eye Drops (listed in Section 6 below) Signs of an allergic reaction include a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat, tongue or around the eyes. Do not use this medicine if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Brolene Eye Drops.

• Take special care with Brolene Eye Drops if:
  You wear contact lenses. You should not wear contact lenses while using these drops.
• If you are not sure if the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Brolene Eye Drops
• For external use only
• Store below 25°C
• Contents are sterile and should be used within 4 weeks of opening

What Brolene Eye Drops contains:

• The solution contains 0.1% w/v of the active substance, Propamidine Isetionate
• The other ingredients are Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Benzalkonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide and water for injections