Before using dibrompropamidine eye ointment

Before taking dibrompropamidine eye ointment make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
• If you are taking other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine.
• If you wear hard or soft contact lenses.

How to use dibrompropamidine eye ointment

• Before beginning treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet.
• Use your medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
• If you have bought this ointment from a pharmacy, apply to the affected eye(s) once or twice a day.
• Try to use dibrompropamidine eye ointment at the same time each day to avoid missing any doses.
• If you forget to use a dose, use one as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at the same time to make up. If in doubt, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.
• Wash your hands before applying.
• Tilt your head back and pull down the lower lid of your eye.
• Squeeze about half an inch of ointment into the lower lid.
• Close your eye and wipe away any excess ointment.

Getting the most from your treatment

• Do not wear hard or soft contact lenses while you are using dibrompropamidine eye ointment.
• If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
• Keep your regular doctor's appointment so your progress can be monitored.
• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with your other medicines.

Can dibrompropamidine eye ointment cause problems?

Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome.

How to store dibrompropamidine eye ointment

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
• Discard 4 weeks after opening.

Important information about all medicines

References

• Manufacturer's PIL, Brolene® Eye Ointment, Aventis, electronic Medicines Compendium. Text prepared July 2004, accessed March 2008.